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Jill Foran
Buddha Day honors the birthday of the Buddha. He was the founder of a religion called Buddhism. Find out more in Buddha Day, a title in the Celebrating Cultures series.
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Discover America explores each state, district, and territory in the United States of America. From Alabama to Wyoming, this series features vivid images, informative charts, and detailed maps to guide…
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. The Fourth of July became a national holiday in 1870. Learn more in Independence Day, one of the titles in…
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous I Have a Dream speech. The first official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was celebrated in 1986. Learn more…
Herbivores get their energy from the plant materials they eat. Some herbivorous mammals have more than one stomach chamber, which makes digesting plants easier. Learn more about herbivores and their…
Annie Oakley showed audiences from around the world that she could shoot almost anything. She was one of the most respected and talented sharpshooters in history. Learn more in Annie…
Some herbivores spend 18 hours a day eating. The world’s largest insect eats fruit and tree sap. Learn more in Herbivores, one of the titles in the Nature’s Food Chains…
North Carolina has a large and thriving economy. It is among the country’s leading industrial states. Long-established manufacturing industries include textiles and wooden furniture. Learn more in North Carolina, one…
British Columbia is Canada’s western-most province. It borders the Pacific Ocean on the west and is home to mountains, grasslands, and ancient rainforests. Discover more about this unique province in…
Maine is known for its beautiful coastline, which is nearly 3,500 miles long. Charming fishing towns and sandy beaches grace the shore. There are also many rocky outcroppings and islands…
Nebraska is nicknamed The Cornhusker State after its main agricultural crop. Large cornfields, wheat fields, and vast grazing lands have earned Nebraska its reputation as one of the world’s best…
Each book in the Our American States series uses exciting visuals and informative text to explore the history, landscape, and identity of a state, territory, or district of the United…
Every year, thousands of people travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The city hosts the largest celebration in North America. Find out more in Mardi Gras, a title in…
Some herbivores spend 18 hours a day eating. The world’s largest insect eats fruit and tree sap. Learn more in Herbivores.
Of the nearly 3 million people who live in Mississippi, about half live on farms or in small towns. Up until 1940, more than half of the people in Mississippi…
Hawai'i is the most isolated population center in the world. Separated from the U.S. mainland by thousands of miles of ocean, it is the only state that does not fall…
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, wrote and illustrated his first children’s book in 1937. His rhyming stories and colorful artwork have captured imaginations for more than 75…
Few children’s writers are as admired as Dr. Seuss. He wrote and drew children’s books for more than 50 years.
The American Holidays and Celebrations series explores some of the most important holidays and celebrations observed in the United States. This series highlights the historical, cultural, social, and political background…
Jill Foran,Karen Gillespie
Includes unique book code for downloadable material.
Jill Foran,Katie Gillespie
Karen Durrie
Did you know that there are almost 100 ghost towns in Idaho? Or that Idaho grows 13 billion pounds of potatoes each year? Discover more exciting facts about the history…
Anita Yasuda
Did you know that earmuffs were invented in Maine? Or that Maine lobster is sold all over the world? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of…
Pamea McDowell
Megan Kopp
Did you know that Nebraska has about 39 tornadoes per year? Or that there are about 48,700 farms in Nebraska? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols…
Cindy Rodriguez
Introduces the reader to North Carolina.
Debbie Nevins
Although a plastic bag takes only a second to manufacture, it requires 100 to 400 years to degrade. A discarded glass bottle takes about one million years to decompose, but…
Did you know Hawai'i has the world’s largest volcanoes? Or that Hawai'ian pineapples are sold all over the world? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of…
Rabbits are lovable, social creatures. They are intelligent and clean animals. Adding a rabbit to your family can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about how to care for these…
Guinea pigs are cute and gentle animals. They are kind in nature, quiet, and clean. Adding a guinea pig to your family can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about…
Hamsters are small and soft. They are cuddly, clean, and entertaining. Adding a hamster to your family can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about how to care for these…
Dogs are intelligent, faithful, and extremely loving animals. Adding a dog to your family can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about how to care for these beloved pets in…
Jill & Gillespie Foran
Dogs makes it easy and fun to learn about caring for pet dogs, from border collies to chihuahuas.
