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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George is looking for a way to beat the summer heat. Swimming, running through sprinklers, a glass of lemonade--none is able to help George cool off! What George really wants is a sweet, cold treat from the ice cream truck! But will he ever catch it?
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Thea Stilton volume 12
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When the Thea Sisters' friend Ashvin is in trouble, they rush to his aid--in India! Ashvin has been working to return the monkeys living in the big city to their natural jungle environment. But the monkeys have suddenly started stealing jewels! Can the Thea Sisters figure out who is behind this terrible theft?
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George and the Man in the Yellow Hat are forced to sleep in the living room, but it soon becomes a problem when George's nightly trips to the kitchen keep the man awake, so George uses his senses to find the refrigerator in the dark.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
Curious George causes trouble at a train station, at the opening of a new toy store, on a dump truck, when he finds party supplies, while camping, at his first Halloween costume party, at the library, and in the city, but always redeems himself.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"George is excited to visit the zoo to see the new baby panda -- but when he's accidentally locked into the zoo at night, how will he get out? George must find a way to navigate his way out of the zoo and back home where he belongs!"--Amazon.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Curious George can't wait to join the Uptown Bluegrass Band for a good old-fashioned country hoedown. When George accidentally ruins the man's guitar while trying to clean it, George and Allie decide to make a new guitar! With a shoestring, rubber band, fishing wire, and yoyo, George and Allie's creation has a truly unique sound! Bonus activities help reinforce the concepts in the story, including instructions for building your very own homemade string...
89) Monkey-Cam
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Through a video camera positioned on the monkey's head, readers can follow along from the monkey's point of view as it slides down a giraffe's neck, meets a lion by mistake, and shares a coconut with a friend! Go, Monkey, go! Dan Yaccarino's bright art and Margie Palatini's simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!"-- Publisher's website
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When bridge-eating beetles prevent Mr. McFluster from getting a pizza across the canyon to a hungry customer, the Fix-It Force comes up with a solution involving leaf blowers.
Author
Series
Capital mysteries volume 8
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When KC and Marshall see lights flickering at night in the Washington Monument, their investigation turns up a monkey, a hole in one of the monument stones, and a hundred-year-old mystery. Late at night KC and Marshall are sleeping out on the White House lawn when they see suspicious lights flickering at the top of the Washington Monument. If that's not strange enough, the next day a monkey is found inside the building! KC and Marshall set off on...
92) Follow that dog!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Elkin asks Chico to watch his dog, Bernie. Chico thinks he'll have an easy afternoon, but Bernie doesn't want to be on his leash. Chico and his friends have to invent a leash that Bernie will like.
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George wants to make Valentine's Day cards for all his friends, but even with four paws, it takes a long time to create homemade cards for everyone. With a little help from sponge shapes, red paint, and a waffle iron, George creates the first ever monkey Valentine's printing press!
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
George is so excited. He is going to celebrate Ramadan with his friend Kareem! Together they sample special treats, make baskets to daonate to the needy, and look for the crescent moon. Come along to celebrate this special time of year with everyone's favorite monkey in the playful book of rhymes.
95) Monkey mischief
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Monkey mischief is afoot in this new Fingerlings adventure. Join the Fingerlings monkeys as they get up to mischief in Melody Village. Read about Boris the energetic monkey who loves to play the drums, his sister Bella the keen gymnast, and all their fun-loving monkey friends. Find out how the Glitter Girls get the party started and how the monkeys play with the other cute animals of Melody Village.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"George loves summer nights in the country--that's where he does his best stargazing. When his friend Bill says that nobody knows how many stars there are, George is determined to count! But how will he keep track? Come along as George learns all about stars, constellations, and the night sky"--Publisher.
97) The magic mirror
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Ice Princess's magic mirror is broken, one piece is missing, and without it the Enchanted Kingdom is locked in a terrible, unseasonable, heat wave (even the palace is melting); two children, Kara and Zed, are determined to help, but first they must figure out whether the break is the result of the sibling rivalry between the Ice Princess and her sister the Sun Princess--or did the monkey do it?
Author
Series
Publisher
HMH Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
Español
Description
Five little monkeys are bored, but their mother has them clean up the house for Aunt Bessie's visit.
Los cinco monitos están aburridos. Su mamá les pone a asear y limpiar la casa porque su Abuelita Bessie viene a visitar. Hacen buen trabajo hasta que llega la hora de arreglarse a sí mismos.
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"George is curious about all the field day Summer Games, but what sporting event will he compete in? Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal! But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is...
100) Curious George votes
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
It's election day, and Curious George is ready to cast his vote! On election day at the elementary school, Curious George and his friend the Man with the Yellow Hat are visiting just in time to see the kids voting for their new school mascot. George can't resist getting in on the fun. He learns about the candidates, collects campaign stickers, and casts a lot of ballots. But what will happen when his hijinks start to get in the way of the vote? And...
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