1st+Quarter+Literature

E GAR || Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords. The second story transports Zack's class to the shady forest of the Big Bad Wolf. At the end of each spellbinding tale the characters slip quietly back into the book. But one day Mrs. Smith is late for school, and the principal takes charge. When he runs away in terror from a fire-breathing dragon, Zack and his classmates set free the rest of the storybook characters and have a morning of high-spirited fun...until they notice that the pirates have hoisted their Jolly Roger on the roof of the school! Other resources for book: [] [] || E GAR || Zack can’t wait for school with Miss Smith—her incredible storybook promises a new expedition each time she reads.This time the class is off on a fantastic journey to a Lost World. Zack and his friends are having a wonderful time—until a Tyrannosaurus appears out of the jungle! The kids all flee to safety. But where is their beloved teacher? And where is the magic book that can take them home? Young readers will be thrilled to join Miss Smith’s escapade among the dinosaurs, brought to vivid life in Michael Garland’s trademark eye-popping, look-again art. || 394 KAL || Celebrating the Powwow introduces children to the people and traditions of the powwow. Native American symbols and dances, such as the jingle-dress dance and hoop dance, are shown in action-filled color photographs. Other Resources: [] || 690 PRE || Briefly introduces the materials, construction, and people who lived in the traditional Native American dwellings known as wickiups. || 690 PRE || Briefly introduces the materials, construction, and people who lived in the traditional Native American dwellings known as tepees. || 976.4 SAR || Introduces the customs, people, and places of Texas with maps and symbols to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. || E KET || Loosely based on "Cinderella," this story is set in Texas, the fairy godmother is a cow, and the hero, named Bubba, is the stepson of a wicked rancher. || E JOH || Farethee Well is a woman of strong mind and bodacious body. But when suitors come to ask for her hand in marriage, can she tell a real cowboy from a fake? "Johnston's clever parody of The Princess and the Pea is rich with the language and details of the Wild West . . . a great choice for read-aloud."-- || E POL || Will is trying to fish, but his younger sister Mabel keeps scaring away the fish with her noisy questions, like, "What makes it rain?" and, "Where does the wind come from?" Out from the bushes comes Lillian Two Blossom, an old Indian woman who offers to take them for a boat ride to find the answers. Off they go, with Will rowing, until the boat is lifted out of the water and into the heavens, where Lillian is transformed into a young version of herself. She points out the caribou that carries the sun across the sky from east to west, the wolves whose howls make the voice of the wind and the fish whose thrashing in the heavens make the rain. Based in part on an incident in Polacco's family history, this lovely mix of myth and realism gives a lazy summer day a shot of fantasy. Info on Book: [] Teacher's Guide [] Quiz [] || E MAC || A Delaware Indian legend that chronicles the devastating environmental changes of the past. A turtle carved in rock on a bluff over the Hudson River by Indians long ago watches with sadness the changes man brings over the years. Youtube video: LeVar discusses how people can help to preserve animals and plants in nature that are in danger of extinction. Stories profiled include scientists working to improve the bald eagle population by raising chicks and re-releasing them into the mountains, and an elementary school class that decides to plant trees in their neighborhood. Michael Ansara narrates an unusual story, told from the viewpoint of a turtle sculpture carved in a rock, and how he wishes to preserve the history of Manatoo native Americans, despite being vandalized and thought to be ignored by later generations after he was carved. [] || 398.2 ROS || Long ago when all the creatures still spoke the same language, Turtle's back was smooth and shiny. Then one day a wolf tried to steal persimmons from Turtle and his best friend, Possum. It was Possum who fixed the thief but Turtle convinced himself that he was the mighty hunter who had slain the greedy wolf--and his boastful ways soon lead to trouble. Story from Shadow Wolf [] Other American Indian Tales [] || 398.2 BEG || Childrens story book of a tricky coyote who hates to work- but loves to eat. And he'll do just about anything for a free lunch. Video of Horned Toad: [] || E FER || After hunters kill off the buffalo around her Texas ranch, a woman begins raising orphan buffalo calves and eventually ships four members of her small herd to Yellowstone National Park. Based on a true story. [] || B BLA || Biography of Lakota-Oglala medicine man Black Elk, from his childhood vision which shaped his life through his battles with the whites and his travels with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. [] http://2011-bluebonnet-book-club.wikispaces.com/Black+Elk%27s+Vision [] || 398.24 GOL || When a chief’s spoiled young daughter sets out to collect berries, she sees no reason to sing bear songs like her friends do--why should she honor the creatures of the forest? This traditional Native American tale from the Pacific Northwest offers a compelling lesson of tolerance and respect for the natural world. [] || 897 DAN || An illustrated collection of poems from the oral tradition of Native Americans. Dancing Teepees poem on pg 20-21 || 398.2 GOB Book also in Tx Treasures pg 230 || From the first brilliant rush of horses to the triumphant sight of beautiful bays, chestnuts, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and paints galloping across the pages, Paul Goble's very special book will delight all who love horses and all who love stories that tell of the spiritual connection between people and animals. His magnificent, detailed paintings evoke an almost forgotten world as he recounts a stirring legend based on the oral tradition of the Pawnee. Focusing on a poor boy and his grandmother, adventure begins when the boy discovers an old, limping horse. Though ridiculed by his tribe, the boy cares for the horse and brings it back to health. In turn, the animal helps his friend achieve greatness, only to be betrayed. The boy's remorse is sincere, but will he be forgiven? Captivating readers, Caldecott medalist Paul Goble shows how a loving friendship changes the lives of a people. Other resources: [] || 398.2 GOL || On the top of a mountain, guarded by three Evil Spirits, mighty Fire blazes. From their cold, dark lodges in the valley below, the People long for Fire. But how can they get it? This is a job for wise and crafty Coyote. “Sparks in this book fly from the pictures as well as from the words.”-- Also a story in Tx Treasures (pg 592) called Flycathcer and Coyote or (pg 666) Turtle Tricks the Trickster Possible substitutions include: Raven a Trickster Tale by McDermott The First Strawberries by Bruchac Eagle Boy by Hausman or Vaughan Storm Boy by Lewis Frog Girl by Lewis || || The gifts of Magic Frog and his own hopeful and unselfish spirit brings Jumping Mouse to the Far-Off Land where no mouse goes hungry. Additional Resource: [] || E MCM || While the great ostrich race is fiction, the "mettle" of Miss Ima is not. Daughter of the late-19th-century Texas governor James Hogg, Ima grew up to be Houston's-and Texas's-most beloved philanthropist. McManis takes a historical tidbit of ostriches in the governor's mansion in Austin and shows readers a 10-year-old Ima who is determined to best her taunting brothers by racing her Ossy against their fine quarter horses. Among the charming vernacular is this inspiration: "Dirt clogged my throat and eyes, but mettle filled my heart." Dupree's cartoon watercolors nicely complement McManis's description of Ima's pluck, and the quilt blocks (yellow rose, bluebonnet, lone star, etc.) in the corners of most paintings are an inspired touch. This tall tale not only fits Miss Ima's character but should also motivate youngsters to learn more about this fine, humble Texas woman. TX Treasures, pg 478 Flashcards/ vocabulary: [] Quia quiz if you have a login: [] Info on Ima Hogg: [] Wiki: http://irving4thgradereading.wikispaces.com/4.4 || E BRO || Lives briefly intertwine when two youngsters meet in the park. || E SCI || The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. || || Native American Themed Set $339.86 [] Kept in Professional Libraries at most campuses || 398.2/E Bru || pg 60 in Texas Treasures book 3.1 or top link [] James Bruchac Discusses Storytelling: [] [] []# [] || E DEN || When a small, serious boy joins Amanda on the park bench, she remembers that once she was small and serious too, but she had Grandfather who shared his wonderful stories. || E FLE || A poor boy named Jack struggles to deliver a birthday present worthy of the princess. || 970 SCH || An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes from the Arctic Circle to Central America and the Caribbean; describes important legends, ceremonies, and dances; profiles significant Native Americans; and outlines preservation efforts. || B WAL || The story of the first efforts to save the vanishing bison (buffalo) herds from extinction in the United States in the 1870s and 1880s. Based on the true story of Samuel Walking Coyote, a Salish (Kalispel) Indian who rescued and raised orphaned buffalo calves. || B JOS || A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Percé War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho. Includes a recipe for berry fritters and directions for "the stick game." || E HOB || When Short Tail climbs the mountain to find the Great Bear, he tires, falls asleep, and slips into a dream in which the Great One reveals a marvelous secret. || 398 BAN || A Cherokee chief chooses his successor by asking three candidates to climb a mountain, thus testing their character and strength. || E WAL || A Comanche boy sits beside his grandmother on a hilltop in Oklahoma, as the old woman gazes across the valley below, she remembers the lost world of her youth and the greatest gift of the Great Spirit, the buffalo. ||
 * (Ebk- refers to E-book with Follet), (oop- refers to out of print book) || Some oops books may be listed in this document because some of the MISD libraries currently have them on their shelves and would provide a good resources. Other books that are similiar based on **content and skill** are listed as well and may be used as substitutes. ||
 * [|Miss Smith's Storybook]
 * [|Miss Smith Reads Again]
 * [|Celebrating the Powwow]
 * [|Wikiups]
 * [|Tepees]
 * [|Texas] ** (Ebk) **
 * [|Bubba the Cowboy Prince]
 * [|The Cowboy and the Black Eyed Pea]
 * [|Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom]
 * [|And Still the Turtle Watched]
 * How The Turtle's Back was Cracked (oop)
 * [|Ma'ii and Cousin Horned Toad] (oop)
 * Buffalo Music
 * Black Elk's Vision
 * The Girl Who Lived With Bears (oop)
 * Dancing Teepees
 * [|Mystic Horse]
 * [|Coyote and the Fire Stick] (oop)
 * [|The Story of Jumping Mouse]
 * [|Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race]
 * Voices in the Park
 * The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
 * National Geographic Book sets
 * The Storytelling Stone
 * The Worry Stone
 * Clever Jack Takes the Cake
 * Additional Resources: ||  ||
 * Scholastic Encyclopedia of North American Indians
 * Buffalo Song
 * Chief Joseph
 * Beardream
 * Yonder Mountain
 * They Came From the Bronx