Literacy Kits (PDF)

Big Books (PDF)

New State Books
America the Beautiful Series
Somervil,  Barbara A.. Alabama. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Heinrichs, Ann. Nebraska. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Blashfield, Jean. Maryland. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Heinrichs, Ann. Maine. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Prentzas, G. S. Georgia. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Kent, Zachary. Connecticut. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Somervil, Barbara A. Colorado. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Orr, Tamra B. Alaska. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Kent, Deborah. Hawaii. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Santella, Andrew. Kentucky. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.

New World Atlases
Foster, Karen. Atlas of Africa. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Foster, Karen. Atlas of Australia. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Foster, Karen. Atlas of Europe. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Foster, Karen. Atlas of North America. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Foster, Karen. Atlas of South America. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Law, Felicia. Atlas of the Far East and Southeast Asia. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Law, Felicia. Atlas of the Middle East and Central Asia. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.
Foster, Karen. Atlas of the Poles and Oceans. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2008.

New Music Enrichment Resources
Burton, Stephanie K. & Phyllis Campbell, The Curiosity Shop, Manitou Springs, CO:  Panda Bear Publications, 2003.
A book and CD set that includes activities and songs that invite children to use their senses while actively learning about science, math, reading, art, music, and literature. (Recommended for ages 3 – 7)
Burton, Stephanie K., Music Explosion, Manitou Springs, CO:  Panda Bear Publications, 2001.
The book and CD set is an award-winning journey into reading, math, science, art and social studies through music, providing a complete early childhood curriculum. (Recommended for preschool through grade 2)
Fixman, Jennifer, Phonics Time with Miss Jenny & Friends, San Diego, CA:  Edutunes, 2002.
Great for parents and teachers, this book and CD set encourages children learn to read through phonics songs.  (Recommended for grades pre-K through 2)
Fixman, Jennifer, Advanced phonics with Miss Jenny, St. Louis, MO:  Edutunes, 2002.
This book and CD set continues the literacy journey with more advanced instruction and phonics songs. (Recommended for grades 1 -3)
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, US:  Casablanca Kids, 2005.
A music CD and CD-Rom that includes music, puzzles, Tchaikovsky’s biography and more.
Wood, Debbie, Sing Your Way to Classics, Volume 1, Lehi, Utah:  Power-Plus Learning Inc., 2005.
This book and CD set contains ten classic works with information on the composers from the Baroque, Classical & Romantic periods including: Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Berlioz, Rossini & Schumann.
Wood, Debbie, Sing Your Way to Classics, Volume 2, Lehi, Utah:  Power-Plus Learning Inc., 2006.
A book and CD set that contains ten classic works with information on their composers of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. Biographies of Bizet, Brahms, Chopin, Delibes, Greig, Liszt, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Wagner are included.

Children's Music CDs
Classic Disney Volume 1, 1995
Classic Disney Volume 2, 1995                                        
Classic Disney Volume 3, 1996
Classic Disney Volume 4, 1997
Classic Disney Volume 5, 1998
Disney/Pixar, Cars Original Soundtrack, 2006
Disney’s Greatest Hits Volume 1, 2001
Disney’s Greatest Hits Volume 2,  2001
Disney’s Greatest Hits Volume 3, 2002
Disney, Hercules Original Soundtrack, 1997
Disney, Mulan Original Soundtrack, 1998
Disney, Princess Collection, 1995
Hannah Montana, Songs from and Inspired by the Hit TV Series, 2006
Kidz Bop, Kidz Bop 13, 2008
Medeski, Martin and Wood,Let’s Go Everywhere, 2008
Mr. Ray, Family Ride, 2007
Putumayo Kids, Hawaiian Playground, 2008

New State Books

America the Beautiful Series 
Recommended for grades 5-8
Orr, Tamra. California.  New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Orr, Tamra. Florida. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Burgen, Michael. Illinois. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Lassieur, Allison. Louisiana. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Trueit, Trudi Strain. Massachusetts. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Raatma, Lucia. Michigan. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Dell, Pamela. Mississippi. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Heinrichs, Ann. Nevada. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Kent, Deborah. New Jersey. New York: Children’s Press, 2008
Somervill, Barbara A.. New York. New York: Children’s Press, 2008
Orr, Tamra. Oklahoma. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
Blashfield, Jean F. Wisconsin. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.

New Country Books

Enchantment of the World Series
Recommended for grades 5-9

1. Kras, Sara Louise. Botswana. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
2. Heinrichs, Ann. Brazil. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
3. Morrison, Marion. Columbia. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
4. Nardo, Don. France. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
5. Blashfield,  Jean F. Haiti. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
6. Sonneborn, Liz. Yemen. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
7. Kummer, Patricia K. North Korea. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
8. Willis, Terri. Afghanistan. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
9. Milivojevic, JoAnn. Iran. New York: Franklin Watts, 2008.
10. Kummer, Patricia K. South Korea. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.
11. Sonneborne Liz. United Arab Emirates. New York: Franklin Watts, 2008.
12. Burgan, Michael. United States of America. New York: Children’s Press, 2008.

Welcome to the World Series
Recommended for grades 2-6
Berendes, Mary. Welcome to Australia. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008
Schemenauer, Elma. Welcome to Canada. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Ryan, Patrick. Welcome to China. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Ryan, Patrick. Welcome to India. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Ryan, Patrick. Welcome to Indonesia. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Stevens, Kathryn. Welcome to Iraq. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Schemenauer, Elma. Welcome to Israel. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Berendes, Mary. Welcome to Italy. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2007.
Schemenauer, Elma. Welcome to Japan. Mankato, MN: Child’s World, 2008.
Ryan, Patrick. Welcome to Kenya. Mankato, MN:  Child’s World, 2008.
Berendes, Mary. Welcome to Mexico. Mankato, MN:  Child’s World, 2007.
Schemenauer, Elma. Welcome to Russia. Mankato,  MN: Child’s World, 2008.

Visitor Guides for National Parks
Recommended for grades 2-6
Temple, Teri and Bob Temple. Welcome to Badlands National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Cosson, M.J. Welcome to Death Valley National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Hall, Margaret. Welcome to Denali National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World 2007.
Higgins, Nadia. Welcome to Everglades National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2007.
Higgins, Nadia. Welcome to Glacier National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Temple, Teri. Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Lorbiecki, Marybeth. Welcome to Grand Teton National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Temple, Teri. Welcome to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Dell, Pamela. Welcome to Mount Rainier National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Cosson, M. J. Welcome to Redwood National Park.   Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2007.
Temple, Teri. Welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.
Dell, Pamela. Welcome to Yosemite National Park. Chanhassen, MN: Child’s World, 2006.