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Digging Deeper

Parker, Ruth and Humphreys, Cathy


Donated - IS Consultant Collection. Subtitle: Making Number Talks Matter Even More, Grades 3–10. Text offers practical guidance for deepening mathematical thinking through Number Talks. Using classroom stories and examples, the authors explore how teachers can listen to student reasoning, ask purposeful questions, use wait time effectively, and guide challenging discussions. This professional resource supports educators in creating classrooms where students explain strategies, consider different approaches, and develop flexible mathematical thinking.
Date Published:2018

Donated - IS Consultant Collection. Subtitle: Making Number Talks Matter Even More, Grades 3–10. Text offers practical guidance for deepening mathematical thinking through Number Talks. Using classroom stories and examples, the authors explore how teachers can listen to student reasoning, ask purposeful questions, use wait time effectively, and guide challenging discussions. This professional resource supports educators in creating classrooms where students explain strategies, consider different approaches, and develop flexible mathematical thinking.

Date Published:2018

Pathways to Greatness for ELL Newcomers

Yzquierdo, Michelle


Donated item. IS Consultant - Title . Subtitle: A Comprehensive Guide for Schools and Teachers. Text offers practical guidance for supporting newcomer English language learners. Drawing on research about the social, emotional, and academic needs of secondary immigrant students, this professional resource provides strategies for content-area instruction and advice for school and district leaders. Supports educators in planning classroom practices and coordinated schoolwide approaches that help newcomer students succeed.
Date Published:2017

Donated item. IS Consultant - Title . Subtitle: A Comprehensive Guide for Schools and Teachers. Text offers practical guidance for supporting newcomer English language learners. Drawing on research about the social, emotional, and academic needs of secondary immigrant students, this professional resource provides strategies for content-area instruction and advice for school and district leaders. Supports educators in planning classroom practices and coordinated schoolwide approaches that help newcomer students succeed.

Date Published:2017

Cricket in Times Square

Selden, George, 1929-1989.


3 copies removed from KM 6981 (weeded) and added to lending. 9/22/26 SM. A country cricket with unique musical abilities lands in New York's Times Square. With the help of a newsboy, a cat and a mouse, he brings joy to the residents of the city. Newbery Honor book by George Selden.
Date Published:1970

Difference or Disorder

Ellen Stubbe Kester


Request - Annette Hyde / Tracy Deutmeyer. Long term checkout for Tracy when processed and released. 09/17/26 MR. Subtitle: Understanding Speech and Language Patterns in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Provides educators and speech-language professionals with practical guidance for distinguishing language differences associated with cultural and linguistic diversity from speech and language disorders. The book compares English with multiple languages and African American English, examining speech and language patterns, cultural considerations, and second-language influences. Charts, diagrams, and practical frameworks support accurate assessment, appropriate instructional planning, and informed referrals for special education evaluation.
Date Published:2014

Request - Annette Hyde / Tracy Deutmeyer. Long term checkout for Tracy when processed and released. 09/17/26 MR. Subtitle: Understanding Speech and Language Patterns in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Provides educators and speech-language professionals with practical guidance for distinguishing language differences associated with cultural and linguistic diversity from speech and language disorders. The book compares English with multiple languages and African American English, examining speech and language patterns, cultural considerations, and second-language influences. Charts, diagrams, and practical frameworks support accurate assessment, appropriate instructional planning, and informed referrals for special education evaluation.

Date Published:2014

Understanding Maths Learning Difficulties

Judy Hornigold


Request by Tasha on behalf of Katelyn Taylor. Long term checkout for Katelyn Taylor - Educational Services. Return at the end of the school year. Explores the challenges learners may experience with mathematics, including dyscalculia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and math anxiety. The book examines how difficulties with core number skills, reasoning, memory, and visual-spatial awareness can affect mathematical learning and provides practical strategies for addressing these barriers. Designed for educators and support professionals, it offers approaches to build confidence, strengthen mathematical understanding, and better support learners with specific learning difficulties. Professional book.
Date Published:2017

Request by Tasha on behalf of Katelyn Taylor. Long term checkout for Katelyn Taylor - Educational Services. Return at the end of the school year. Explores the challenges learners may experience with mathematics, including dyscalculia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and math anxiety. The book examines how difficulties with core number skills, reasoning, memory, and visual-spatial awareness can affect mathematical learning and provides practical strategies for addressing these barriers. Designed for educators and support professionals, it offers approaches to build confidence, strengthen mathematical understanding, and better support learners with specific learning difficulties. Professional book.

Date Published:2017

Are you my mother

Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)


CC Text Exemplars. GR Â˜Ìï¿½ 11/13 #04034-7 . Publisher's Weekly, October 1986. A baby bird falls from the nest and tries to find his mother.
Date Published:1990

Raft

Bodeen, S. A.


978-0-312-65010-0 . Robbie's last-minute flight to the Midway Atoll proves to be a nightmare when the plane goes down in shark-infested waters, but the real terror begins when the co-pilot Max pulls her onto the raft. Survival at sea Fiction. Pacific Ocean Fiction. AR 4.4 RC 5.2 Lexile 680 IL 6-11.
Date Published:2012

Dear Primo, A Letter to My Cousin

Tonatiuh, Duncan


. Two cousins, one in Mexico and one in New York City, write to each other and learn that even though their daily lives differ, the boys are very similar at heart. Mexican Americans. Similar to the tale of a city mouse and a country mouse. Comparing and contrasting. Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor book 2011. AR 3.2. RC 2.4. Lexile 610. IL K-3.
Date Published:2010

Moo

Creech, Sharon


9780062415257 . When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents "volunteer" Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna--and that stubborn cow, Zora. Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee 2018-19. Also available as Playaway (KM 12858). IL 3-7. AR 4.4. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. GR T. .
Date Published:2016

9780062415257 . When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents "volunteer" Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna--and that stubborn cow, Zora. Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee 2018-19. Also available as Playaway (KM 12858). IL 3-7. AR 4.4. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. GR T. .

Date Published:2016

Ursula Upside Down

Tabor, Corey R.,


Ursula is a happy catfish enjoying her shimmering river home....until one question turns her world upside down. Suddenly, she begins to wonder: Is left right? Is right wrong? And which way is up? Self-awareness. Animal story. Imagination. IL Pres-3. AR 1.9.
Date Published:2024

Perfect

Brown, Waka T.,


a heartfelt story about embracing imperfections through the Japanese art of kintsugi. Miki likes everything to be perfect, so when she breaks her favorite teacup, she is devastated. With help from her grandmother, Miki discovers that cracks and flaws can be celebrated rather than hidden and that every imperfection has a meaningful story to tell. Picture book for older readers. Japanese art. Perfectionism. IL 1-4. AR 3.4.
Date Published:2024

a heartfelt story about embracing imperfections through the Japanese art of kintsugi. Miki likes everything to be perfect, so when she breaks her favorite teacup, she is devastated. With help from her grandmother, Miki discovers that cracks and flaws can be celebrated rather than hidden and that every imperfection has a meaningful story to tell. Picture book for older readers. Japanese art. Perfectionism. IL 1-4. AR 3.4.

Date Published:2024

One Day This Tree Will Fall

Booth, Leslie Barnard,


A tree's life story is told from its beginnings as a seed to its survival in the wilderness until it finally falls, but continues its life as a log, an animal habitat, and finally decomposes to provide nutrition for future trees. Our world. Life science. Life cycle. Forests and forestry. IL K-3. AR 2.7.
Date Published:2024

The Most Boring Book Ever

Sanderson, Brandon,


An ordinary boy's unremarkable day takes a surprising turn when an adventure unfolds around him. Action and adventure. Fantasy fiction. Imagination story. IL Pres-3. AR 1.3. Lexile 370.
Date Published:2024

Millie Fleur's Poison Garden

Mandin, Christy,


Millie Fleur La Fae is new in Garden Glen, and she plans to plant her garden of strange and sometimes dangerous plants, but the town garden club does not approve of her and wants to tear it down. Conformity. Identity. Imagination story. Dangerous plants. IL Pres-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 610.
Date Published:2024

The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

Underwood, Deborah,


"Before there was Old MacDonald, there was... "--Jacket. A man who loves his tidy, animal-free home is surprised when a cat appears—and discovers they have quite a bit in common. When a dog arrives next, his world expands even more. A warm and funny story about friendship, unexpected connections, and embracing new perspectives. Folklore. Rural life. African American. Pet story. Humorous story. IL Pres-3. AR 1.7.
Date Published:2024

"Before there was Old MacDonald, there was... "--Jacket. A man who loves his tidy, animal-free home is surprised when a cat appears—and discovers they have quite a bit in common. When a dog arrives next, his world expands even more. A warm and funny story about friendship, unexpected connections, and embracing new perspectives. Folklore. Rural life. African American. Pet story. Humorous story. IL Pres-3. AR 1.7.

Date Published:2024

The Last Zookeeper

Becker, Aaron, 1974-,


In a flooded world, NOA, a caring construction robot, looks after the endangered animals left behind in an abandoned zoo. As another storm approaches, NOA builds an ark and sets out in search of a new home. This beautifully illustrated, wordless story explores compassion, hope, and the power of caring for others. Dystopian. Imagination story. Wordless picture book. Floods. Animals. IL Pres-2.
Date Published:2024

Just Like Millie

Castillo, Lauren,


A Junior Library Guild Selection. After moving to a new city, a young girl prefers being on her own and struggles to make friends. But when she meets Millie, a friendly rescue dog, she begins to find the courage to connect with others and discover the joy of friendship. Pets. Friendship. Relationship skills. Dog story. IL Pres-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 540.
Date Published:2024

Jump for Joy

Gray Ruelle, Karen,


Joy has always dreamed of having a dog and creates her own from snow, seashells, and whatever she can find. Little does she know, the perfect dog is nearby, wishing just as fiercely for a kid. Jump for Joy is a heartwarming picture book celebrating imagination, friendship, and the special bond between a child and a dog. Animal story. Imagination. Pets. IL Pres-3. AR 1.9. Lexile 430.
Date Published:2024

I'm Sorry You Got Mad

Lukoff, Kyle,


Jack wants to write an apology after hurting Zoe's feelings, but he cannot seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying 'I'm sorry. Character education. Life skills. School story. IL Pres-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 440.
Date Published:2024

Home

de la Peña, Matt,


An exploration of the various places, people, and feelings that create a sense of home and provide refuge in the face of instability. Character education. Social awareness. Families. Home. IL K-3. AR 4.4. Lexile 910.
Date Published:2025