Week of June 14, 2021 | TK
Library Zoom sessions have ended for TK.
Week of June 14, 2021 | Kindergarten | Enjoy Summer Reading!
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Summer, by Alice Low
A boy, a girl, and a dog share the joys of summer: swimming, fishing, gardening, watching fireworks, chasing butterflies, and toasting marshmallows. What are you looking forward to doing this summer?
ABC Disney, by Robert Sabuda
Paper engineering wizardry reveal a pop-up Disney character for each letter of the alphabet.
Matthew A.B.C., by Peter Catalanotto
A new boy named Matthew joins Mrs. Tuttle's class, which already has 25 boys in it, who are all named Matthew.
If Rocks Could Sing: a Discovered Alphabet, by Leslie McGurk
A nature-inspired alphabet book features unique rocks found on a stretch of beach by the author's home that are presented in the shapes of letters, numbers and alphabetical figures.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 1st and 2nd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
A boy, a girl, and a dog share the joys of summer: swimming, fishing, gardening, watching fireworks, chasing butterflies, and toasting marshmallows. What are you looking forward to doing this summer?
ABC Disney, by Robert Sabuda
Paper engineering wizardry reveal a pop-up Disney character for each letter of the alphabet.
Matthew A.B.C., by Peter Catalanotto
A new boy named Matthew joins Mrs. Tuttle's class, which already has 25 boys in it, who are all named Matthew.
If Rocks Could Sing: a Discovered Alphabet, by Leslie McGurk
A nature-inspired alphabet book features unique rocks found on a stretch of beach by the author's home that are presented in the shapes of letters, numbers and alphabetical figures.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 1st and 2nd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Week of June 14, 2021 | First Grade | Enjoy Summer Reading!
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Monster and Mouse Go Camping, by Deborah Underwood
A camping trip for two friends doesn't quite go as planned. Tiny Mouse is bursting with enthusiasm when she greets Big Monster with "Let's go camping!" But Monster doesn't know what camping is. Mouse explains: "You walk in the woods. You sleep in a tent. You tell spooky stories." What could go wrong?
Camping Day, by Patricia Lakin
Despite getting lost in the woods on the way to the campsite and being chased by bees, crocodile friends Sam, Pam, Will, and Jill take it in stride and eventually find their way; pitching a tent, making a fire, and having a great time in the great outdoors underneath the twinkling stars.
Video Backyard Camping Ideas for the Whole Family Fun and easy ideas for enjoying the wilderness of your own backyard. Includes a tip about a waffle cone s'more stuffed with melted marshmallows and chocolate chips. Mmmm!
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 1st and 2nd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
A camping trip for two friends doesn't quite go as planned. Tiny Mouse is bursting with enthusiasm when she greets Big Monster with "Let's go camping!" But Monster doesn't know what camping is. Mouse explains: "You walk in the woods. You sleep in a tent. You tell spooky stories." What could go wrong?
Camping Day, by Patricia Lakin
Despite getting lost in the woods on the way to the campsite and being chased by bees, crocodile friends Sam, Pam, Will, and Jill take it in stride and eventually find their way; pitching a tent, making a fire, and having a great time in the great outdoors underneath the twinkling stars.
Video Backyard Camping Ideas for the Whole Family Fun and easy ideas for enjoying the wilderness of your own backyard. Includes a tip about a waffle cone s'more stuffed with melted marshmallows and chocolate chips. Mmmm!
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 1st and 2nd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Week of June 14, 2021 | Second Grade | Enjoy Summer Reading!
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What Do They Do With All That Poo? by Jane Kurtz
A humorous look at the excrement of a dozen types of zoo animals with nuggets of information thrown in.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 3rd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
A humorous look at the excrement of a dozen types of zoo animals with nuggets of information thrown in.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 3rd Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Week of June 14, 2021 | Third Grade | Enjoy Summer Reading!
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The Man Who Loved Libraries, by Andrew Larsen
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835 and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1848. Helping to support his family, Carnegie worked in a cotton mill. Later he became a messenger boy and then a telegraph operator. Always a hard worker, Carnegie saved and invested his earnings. By age 35 he was a very rich man, and over his lifetime was able to fulfill his lifelong desire to give away half a billion dollars. Much of the money went to the building of more than 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy revolutionized public libraries, which were not widespread at that time.
Video The Man Who Loved Libraries, an introduction by author Andrew Larsen
I Just Ate My Friend, by Heidi McKinnon
Having eaten his only friend, a monster seeks a new companion but each creature he meets has a good reason not to serve as a replacement. We've all been there.
Do Not Lick This Book (It's Full of Germs), by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost
Everything is full of germs, from your socks to the top of Mount Everest. The tour concludes with more formal introductions and profiles for E. coli, Streptococcus, and more. Science at its best: informative and gross.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 4th and 5th Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835 and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1848. Helping to support his family, Carnegie worked in a cotton mill. Later he became a messenger boy and then a telegraph operator. Always a hard worker, Carnegie saved and invested his earnings. By age 35 he was a very rich man, and over his lifetime was able to fulfill his lifelong desire to give away half a billion dollars. Much of the money went to the building of more than 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy revolutionized public libraries, which were not widespread at that time.
Video The Man Who Loved Libraries, an introduction by author Andrew Larsen
I Just Ate My Friend, by Heidi McKinnon
Having eaten his only friend, a monster seeks a new companion but each creature he meets has a good reason not to serve as a replacement. We've all been there.
Do Not Lick This Book (It's Full of Germs), by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost
Everything is full of germs, from your socks to the top of Mount Everest. The tour concludes with more formal introductions and profiles for E. coli, Streptococcus, and more. Science at its best: informative and gross.
Summer Reading Elementary students are not required to read over the summer, but are strongly encouraged to do so. If you run out of ideas for what to read next, consult the Entering 4th and 5th Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Week of June 14, 2021 | Fourth Grade
Library Zoom sessions have ended for fourth grade.
Week of June 14, 2021 | Fifth Grade
Summer Reading, Deep Doodles, and Farewell
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Summer Reading Students entering 6th grade do have required summer reading. Please see the Entering 6th Grade Reading List found on the Educational Services page of the MBUSD website. Find out more
Manhattan Beach Middle School eBooks Current MBUSD 5th graders will soon be able to check out eBooks using the MBMS digital library interface. Note: the interface may be down a short while in June for patron maintenance.
1. Visit the school website mbmswaves.com.
2. Under the Our School tab select Library from the drop-down menu.
3 Click the Sora App link.
4. Log in with your MBUSDAPPS.org email address. No password is needed.
5. A maximum of two items may be borrowed and will be automatically returned.
Questions? Email MBMS Library Resource Specialist Cory O'Meara at comeara@mbusd.org.
Your Deep Doodles What do your doodles reveal about your character and your personality? Students will draw a few doodles and find out what they may represent.
Video For an introduction to the topic watch What Do Your Doodles Say About You?
Manhattan Beach Middle School eBooks Current MBUSD 5th graders will soon be able to check out eBooks using the MBMS digital library interface. Note: the interface may be down a short while in June for patron maintenance.
1. Visit the school website mbmswaves.com.
2. Under the Our School tab select Library from the drop-down menu.
3 Click the Sora App link.
4. Log in with your MBUSDAPPS.org email address. No password is needed.
5. A maximum of two items may be borrowed and will be automatically returned.
Questions? Email MBMS Library Resource Specialist Cory O'Meara at comeara@mbusd.org.
Your Deep Doodles What do your doodles reveal about your character and your personality? Students will draw a few doodles and find out what they may represent.
Video For an introduction to the topic watch What Do Your Doodles Say About You?
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