Amy Cobb
1) Mother Hen
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
There's big news in the barn-Doodle the rooster is going to be a dad! But when the hen won't sit on the eggs to keep them warm, it's up to Libby to care for the soon-to-be hatchlings. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
2) Tour Guide
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Libby can't believe it when she finds out some of the other kids at summer camp have never visited a farm! So she invites them over for a farm tour. Libby even plans an outdoor picnic with farm-to-table snacks. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
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 that now Libby is too tired to go fishing. But that's good news for the worms that get a new garden home on the farm. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of...
4) Cow Girl
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Series
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. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Libby's rooster, Doodle, doesn't crow. He peeps. So, Libby starts Rooster School just for Doodle. She tries everything to teach him how to crow, but he just says peep. In a huff, she cancels Rooster School. A few days later while catching frogs, Libby hears Doodle crow from the barn! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Calico Kid is an imprint of...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - 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 that now Libby is too tired to go fishing. But that's good news for the worms that get a new garden home on the farm. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Davis Beadle has a theory. You look like your instrument. And trumpets? Trumpets are cool. But when he and his best friend Yulia join the Benton Bluff Junior High band, the trumpet section is full! Sent to shadow other band members and try new instruments, Davis forms a plan to stick with trumpet. But will something else stick instead?
Author
Series
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? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
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Series
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.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - 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.
12) First Chair
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Hope James is going to get first chair. Her older sister did it. Her mom expects it. Then Sherman Frye moves to town. Hope's best friend, ace reporter Baylor Meece, gets the scoop. At his old school, Sherman was amazing. At Benton Bluff Junior High, he has to be stopped. Because first chair is everything. Isn't it?
Author
Series
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? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic...
15) Notes from a Pro
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Kori Neal loves vintage. But when Jack Cassilly III slides into the band room with his brand-new, sparkling trombone in hand and his nose in the air, Kori's school-loaner seems less shiny than ever. With the help of a famous local jazz musician, can Kori see past the scuffs and dents?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Baylor Meece does not want to be a soloist. No thank you. Been there. Done that. Hated it. Everyone else can fight over the chance to play for the governor… and they do! The sounds coming out of the Benton Bluff Junior High band room are anything but good. Baylor knows there must be some way to restore harmony. But when the attention lands on her, can she handle the spotlight?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Libby's rooster, Doodle, doesn't crow. He peeps. So, Libby starts Rooster School just for Doodle. She tries everything to teach him how to crow, but he just says peep. In a huff, she cancels Rooster School. A few days later while catching frogs, Libby hears Doodle crow from the barn! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Summer is here, and Zac Wiles and the Benton Bluff Junior High band are headed to band camp. But as soon as they arrive, things start disappearing. First it's music, then it's Zac's saxophone. As the band's resident class clown, Zac's antics always earn a few eye rolls. But now, he's being called a thief! Can Zac find the culprit and prove he'd never take his jokes that far?
Author
Series
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? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Tally Nguyen lives for snowboarding. She loves it, and she's good at it. In fact, she has her sights set on the top of the podium this season. So she can't believe it when her grandparents sign her up for the Benton Bluff Junior High band. What will her friends think, when the Snowboard Queen starts hanging out with the Band o' Geeks?