Amy Cobb
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When her grandparents sign her up for the Benton Bluff Junior High band Tally Nguyen is horrified and worried about what the kids on her snowboarding team will think--but she comes to realize that she doesn't need to choose between the groups.
2) First chair
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Flutist Hope James is under a lot of pressure from her mother to win first chair in the band, so when Sherman Frye enrolls at Benton Bluff Junior High she panics because he could steal it from her--so Hope and her friend Baylor come up with a plan to sabotage Sherman, not realizing that he is under pressure too.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The Benton Bluff Junior High band is one of a number of bands that will compete to perform for a chance to play for the governor, and two of the band members are fighting over who gets to be the soloist--Baylor Meece (clarinet) is not one of them, so can she come up with a plan to bring the band back into harmony?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When one of the other members of Benton Bluff Junior High band shows up with a shiny new trombone, Kori Neal's school-loaner suddenly seems beat-up and old so she comes up with an idea to organize a fund-raiser to buy new instruments--until advice from a famous local jazz musician gives her a clearer perspective on the issue.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Seventh-grader Davis Beadle joins the Benton Bluff Junior High band, stubbornly determined to play the trumpet--but that section is full, so the band director instructs him to spend time with several of the other instruments, hoping Davis will find his true place in the band.
6) Bug rescuer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Libby and her friend Becca are searching for bugs to finish their nature worksheet for school. They come across a dragonfly trapped in an old spider web. Very carefully, Libby frees the dragonfly and sets it free in a new home. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It's a snow day for Libby and Becca! That means making snow angels, sledding, and looking for animal tracks, which leads them to some hungry birds. Libby and Becca decide to help the birds. They build them a tree house to keep them warm and provide snacks so they won't be hungry. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
8) Goat trainer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After attending her school's pet show, Libby is inspired to teach her goat, Elvis, some tricks. But Elvis won't catch a Frisbee. He nibbles on socks, rather than folding them. And he can't speak French. Then Libby has an idea. She realizes Elvis is already great at making friends and making people laugh. Elvis will make the perfect therapy goat! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The whole Benton Bluff Junior High band is at band camp, and when things start to go missing everybody blames Zac, the class clown--but when Zac's saxophone disappears he suspects that it is someone in another group trying to sabotage Benton Bluff, and sets out to uncover the culprit.
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Before the school year even starts, the Benton Bluff Junior High band is back in room 217 for summer arts camp. Morgan Bryant wants to be a famous conductor someday, and leading the clarinets is perfect practice! But somehow, goofy Zac Wiles and his saxophone campers are stealing the show. How can she get her section in sync?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Miles Darr and his friends in room 217 love band. And they love their director, Mr. Byrd. Colorful tropical shirts? Check. Sandals in winter? Check. High expectations? Double check. But lately, he's been distracted. And rumor has it, Byrd might be flying the nest. Can they convince him to stay?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Colby Ellis wants to start his own band. He has the drive. He has his saxophone. And he has a garage. He just needs a name. And bandmates! He finds some fresh faces, and some of his friends from Benton Bluff Junior High band join, too. But harmony isn't their forte, so Colby makes a bold decision. Will it be the end of the band, or just the beginning?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The early bird catches the worm! At least, that's what Libby's dad says. So when Libby's family goes camping, Libby decides to get up extra early to catch some worms for their fishing trip. The only problem is now that Libby is too tired to go fishing. But that's good news for the worms that get a new garden home on the farm.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Libby and her friend Becca are searching for bugs to finish their nature worksheet for school. They come across a dragonfly trapped in an old spider web. Very carefully, Libby frees the dragonfly and sets it free in a new home. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The county fair is coming up! Libby wants to enter a contest. She decides to show Fred the cow, when Fred acts up in the show ring, it appears all is lost. But Libby and Fred work together and learn first place isn't the only winner.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"¡Es un día de nieve para Libby y Becca! Eso significa hacer ángeles en la nieve, ir en trineo, y buscar huellas de animales, que las guia a unos pájaros hambrientes. Libby y Becca deciden ayudar los pájaros. Construyen una casita para pájaros para calentarse y para dejar comida para ellos." --de la catalogadora.
It's a snow day for Libby and Becca! That means making snow angels, sledding, and looking for animal tracks, which leads them to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Después del espectáculo de mascotas en su escuela, Libby piensa en enseñar su chivo, Elvis algunos trucos.Pero Elvis no agarra el Frisbee. Mordisquea calcetines en vez de doblarlos. Tampoco habla francés. Libby tiene otra idea. Ella entiende que Elvis puede hacerse amigos de todos, y además Elvis hizo a todos reírse. Sería perfecto como un chivo de terapia." --de la catalogadora.
After attending her school's pet show, Libby is inspired...