New Professional Book

Children's Books: A Practical Guide to Selection - Phyllis J. Van Orden
The selection process -- General criteria for the selection process -- Selecting a diverse range of works -- Using selection tools effectively -- Picture books -- Fiction -- Fiction genres -- Folk literature -- Rhymes and poetry -- Information and reference books -- Additional subjects

New YA Book

Notes for a War Story - Gipi
An astonishing urban fable of life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the uncanny artwork of Italy's maestro graphic novel author.

New Children's Book

The Magic Rabbit - Annette LeBlanc Cate
When Bunny becomes separated from Ray, a magician who is his business partner and friend, he follows a crowd to a park where he has a lovely afternoon, and after the people leave and darkness falls, the lonely and frightened Bunny finds a glittering trail of hope.

New Reading Textbooks

Storytown - Harcourt

New Textbooks

New from Scott-Foresman:

Reading Street
Grades K-6










Science - Ohio edition

New Christmas Books

Angela and the Baby Jesus - Frank McCourt, illustrated by Loren Long
Six year-old Angela of Limerick, Ireland, worries for the Baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church near School House Lane where she lives and on the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help.

Angela and the Baby Jesus - Frank McCourt, illustrated by Raul Colon
Six year-old Angela of Limerick, Ireland, worries for the Baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church near School House Lane where she lives and on the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help.

Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve - Janet Morgan Stoeke
Minerva Louise follows a farmer in a red hat from a snowy rooftop, down a "well," and into the house with the red curtains, where she finds a tree decorated with sparkling eggs.

Little Rabbit's Christmas - Harry Horse When the Christmas Rabbit makes his wish come true and brings him the beautiful red sled from the store window, Little Rabbit wants it all to himself until he learns that even the best gift is better when shared.

The Night Before Christmas - Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat Die-cut pages and a pop-up illustration enhance the classic children's poem about the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll - Patricia C. McKissack Nella asks Santa for a Baby Betty doll, but she lives during the Depression. When her wish comes true, she must learn to share.

New YA Books

Redwall: The Graphic Novel - Brian Jacques
When the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes, Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy.

Alex and the Ironic Gentleman - Adrienne Kress
Alex, who lives with her uncle in the flat above their doorknob shop, meets her new teacher, Mr. Underwood, a descendant of a famous pirate, and soon three vicious men turn up in town, looking for a map to a fabled family treasure.

Touching Snow - M. Sandy Felin
After her stepfather is arrested for child abuse, thirteen-year-old Karina's home life improves but while the severity of her older sister's injuries and the urging of her younger sister, their uncle, and a friend tempt her to testify against him, her mother and other well-meaning adults pursuade her to claim responsibility.

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous - Suzanne Crowley
In the small town of Jumbo, Texas, thirteen-year old Merrille, who has Asperger's Syndrome, tries to live a "very ordered existence". But disruption begins when a boy and his father arrive in town and the youngster makes himself a part of the family.

The Titan's Curse - Rick Riordan
When the goddess Artemis disappears while hunting a rare, ancient monster, a group of her followers joins Percy and his friends in an attempt to find and rescue her before the winter solstice, when her influence is needed to sway the Olympian Council regarding the war with the Titans.

Elijah of Buxton - Christopher Paul Curtis
In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.

New Children's Books

The Secret World of Hildegard - Jonah Winter
An introduction to the life of Hildegard of Bingen, who lived in a time when women were expected only to obey--not to have visions or speak about them. Yet she did speak, and through her courage became one of the greatest mystics and composers of the medieval age.

Speed Show: How NASCAR Won the Heart of America - Dave Caldwell
February 18, 2001 : "it's what we do" -- The basics : "anybody's a threat" -- Technology : "boogity, boogity, boogity!" -- History : "we're getting more roots" -- The fans : "we've made it to the big time" -- The future : "you're still driving a racecar"

The Snow Baby: The Arctic Childhood of Admiral Robert E. Peary's Daring Daughter - Katherine Kirkpatrick
The childhood of Marie Peary, daughter of Admiral Robert E. Peary.

New Reading Textbooks

Imagine It! - SRA
Student textbooks; teacher's edition only with grade 3.

New Teaching Aids

Pharaoh's Phonics Game
Focuses on long and short vowels and blends, with two levels of play. For 2-4 players, ages 7 and older.





Write-On/Wipe-Off Classroom Clock Set
Contains 1 large demonstration write-on/wipe-off clock and 24 smaller student clocks. For use with erasable marker only. A set of small felt erasers is available (call number 371.3078 LR699).

Retell a Story Cubes
Retell a Story Cubes can be used to discuss short stories or books read in class. The set includes six foam cubes with different ways to retell a story printed on each side. For ages 6 and up.


Reading Comprehension Cubes
Reading Comprehension Cubes can be used to assess the various stages of the reading process. This set includes two pre-reading cubes, two during-reading cubes, and two after-reading cubes.

Hand Pointer
One large hand-pointer for use in presentations, reading big books, identifying objects in the classroom, etc.

Foot Pump for Inflatables
Foot pump for use with inflatable teaching aids.


Inflatable Eclipse Kit
Includes sun, earth, moon, foot pump, flashlight (batteries not included), and activity guide. For grades 3 and up.


Time Mat Floor Game
Includes on 54"x54" vinyl floor mat, 4 inflatable time dice, hour and minute hands, 16 time problem cards, and 4 elapsed time cards. For foot pump for use with the inflatable dice, see call number 371.3078 LR703. For grades K-3.

Animal Crack-Ups
Consists of ten two-piece animal puzzles, resembling Animal Crackers, color-coded on the back. Use to teach color, animal recognition, fine motor skills, sorting, and matching. For ages 2 and up.

Creative Writing Flip Chart
Flip chart contains 15 double-sided cards for each part of a story (who, what, where, when). Each card has a picture on one side and a short phrase on the other to help spark creativity. For grade 1 and above.




Healthy Breakfast Play Food Set
Contains 2 pancakes, English muffin half, egg, glass of orange juice, yogurt cup, banana, bowl of strawberries, basket, activity guide.

Healthy Lunch Play Food Set
Contains 2 wheat bread slices, 2 turkey slices, slice of cheese, slice of tomato, piece of lettuce, 4 celery sticks, grapes, orange, carton of milk, 2 pretzels, basket, activity guide.

Healthy Dinner Play Food Set
Contains spaghetti noodles, sauce, grilled chicken breast, beans, peas, potato, 5 carrot sticks, 4 apple slices, glass of milk, French bread slice, basket, activity guide

New Christmas Books

Cock-a-Doodle Christmas! - Will Hillenbrand
Long ago in the town of Bethlehem, young Harold the rooster keeps failing to wake the other farm animals in the morning, but when a young woman gives birth to a very special baby in the stable, Harold is finally able to crow loudly and help spread the good news.

Winter in White - Robert Sabuda
A brief rhyming tale about winter is illustrated with elaborate pop-up figures.

New Activity Books

Ready-to-Use Activities for Teaching Romeo & Juliet - John Wilson Swope

50 Nifty States - Jerry Aten

Fascinating Cities - Cynthia Adams

New PE Books

Character Education: 43 Fitness Activities for Community Building - Donald R. Glover
Brain research and competition in physical education -- Motivators, huddles, and warm-ups -- Team building -- Portfolio assessment

Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide - Christine J. Hopple
Introducing alternative assessment -- Scoring and creating alternative assessment tasks -- Managing the assessment process -- Using your assessment data -- Standards and curriculum -- Using standards to develop your curriculum -- Safety and participation -- Movement concepts -- Locomotor skills -- Nonlocomotor skills -- Manipulative skills -- Health, activity, and fitness

No Gym? No Problem!: Physical Activities for Tight Spaces - Charmain Sutherland
Warm-ups and games -- Fitness -- Movement and gymnastics -- Rhythms -- Throwing and catching -- Dribbling and kicking -- Striking and volleying -- Game shows, reality shows, and special events get physical -- Board games aren't boring! -- Cool-downs

New YA Book

The True Meaning of Smekday - Adam Rex
When her mother is abducted by aliens on Christmas Eve (or "Smekday" Eve since the Boov invasion), 11 year-old Tip hops in the family car and heads south to find her and meets an alien Boov mechanic who agrees to help her and save the planet from disaster.

New YA Books

Starcross - Philip Reeve
Young Arthur Mumby, his sister Myrtle, and their mother accept an invitation to take a holiday at an up-and-coming resort in the asteroid belt, where they become involved in a dastardly plot involving spies, time travel, and mind-altering clothing.

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians - Brandon Sanderson
On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry receives a bag of sand which is immediately stolen by the evil Librarians who are trying to take over the world, and Alcatraz is introduced to his grandfather and his own special talent, and told that he must use it to save civilization.

New Christmas Books

On Angel Wings - Michael Morpurgo
When the shepherds are invited to follow the star to visit the Christ child, one young boy is left behind to mind the flock. But the angel Gabriel returns for him, taking the boy on a magical, memorable flight to be the first to witness the Christmas miracle.

We Three Kings - Gennady Spirin
An illustrated edition of the traditional Christmas song.

New Children's Books

Merry Christmas, Mouse! - Laura Numeroff
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure.

Richard Scarry's Busiest Pop-Up Ever! - Richard Scarry
When bananas are unloaded at Busytown seaport, Bananas Gorilla can't resist stealing a truckload, setting off a chase through the town and a pileup after a collision with a mustard truck, in a text with pop-up illustrations.

New Children's Books

A is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis - Ken and Mally Ham
Section 1. ABC rhyme book teaching foundational Biblical truths -- Section 2. Notes for parents and teachers resembling a commentary on Genesis -- Section 3. Black and white drawings of each of the color illus. in section one for photocopying or for coloring by children.

D Is for Dinosaur - Ken Ham
An entertaining ABC rhyme book that teaches children about Biblical creation, dinosaurs, and salvation. Also contains notes for parents and teachers for use as a devotional teaching book.

Monthly Drawing Prizewinner

The winner of this month's drawing celebrating the CMC's 40th anniversary is Liz Hanna . Congratulations to Liz, who receives a $25 gift card to United Art and Education. The next drawing will be held on December 4. Be sure to enter the drawing by going to the CMC, fill out an entry form, and put it in the box by the catalog search station. December's prize will be two picture books by our visiting author/illustrator, Adam Rex.

New Children's Books

Jazz on a Saturday Night - Leo & Diane Dillon
A crowd gathers on a Saturday night to groove to an evening of jazz played by a "Dream Team" of musicians including Miles Davis on trumpet, Max Roach on drums, Charlie Parker on alto saxophone, John Coltrain on his sax, Thelonius Monk on piano, Stanley Parker on bass, and Ella Fitzgerald at the microphone. Includes a companion CD.

Cowboy and Octopus - Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about things like beans and knock-knock jokes.

How Many Mice? - Michael Garland
Ten hungry mice set out on a mission to find some food, facing hazards and dangers along the way.

You Have to Write - Janet S. Wong
This encouraging book is for all young readers who worry when they're told to write something for school. The author gently persuades readers that only they can tell their stories and guides them on how to work with their words and phrases.

The Three Snow Bears - Jan Brett
Retells the story of Goldilocks, set in an Inuit village and featuring a family of polar bears.