
6th Grade Reads
Anything but TypicalJason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world.By: Nora Raleigh BaskinCall Number: J BAS Al […]
Anything but TypicalJason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world.By: Nora Raleigh BaskinCall Number: J BAS Al […]
FloorsTen-year-old Leo’s future and the fate of the extraordinary Whippet Hotel, where his father is the maintenance man, are at stake when a series of cryptic boxes leads Leo to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and […]
Oakton Community College will be hosting a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career conference for girls in 6th-9th grade. This educational and engaging conference was created to help foster girls’ interest in STEM education […]
Are you looking for a spring break adventure? You could spend the day climbing tanks and exploring American military history at Cantigny Park, or plan a morning at Brookfield Zoo observing your child’s favorite animals. As […]
The Strange Case of Origami YodaSixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not […]
The World According to HumphreyHumphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.By: Betty G. BirneyCall Number: J BIR Bad Kitty Gets a […]
Is there a curious little girl in your life that loves to learn and create? Encourage her inquiring mind and the love of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by reading stories that showcase girls […]
Traction Man is Here!Traction Man, a boy’s courageous action figure, has a variety of adventures with Scrubbing Brush and other objects in the house.By: Mini GreyCall Number: JE/GRE How I Became a PirateJeremy Jacob joins […]
Every Autumn Comes the BearEvery autumn a bear shows up behind the farm, and goes through a series of routines before finding a den among the hilltop boulders where he sleeps all winter long.By: Jim […]
Teaching colors to children isn’t limited to crayons, markers, and paints. Reading books with your child is an excellent way to teach color recognition and explore the changes of color through blending. Need a couple book suggestions? Take a peek […]