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Charlotte Taylor
Children often assume that being fair means that everyone gets the same number of cookies, but at the heart of fairness is consideration, respect, and caring for others. Your readers…
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Everywhere we go in life, there are rules on how to behave that we need to observe. For young children this can be difficult to pick up, especially on the…
Being a good sport goes way beyond sports. The lessons we learn on the playing field extend to the classroom, the playground, and our home. How can we be a…
Blizzards are known for snow–but there doesn’t even need to be a ton a snow for a storm to be called a blizzard! What storms qualify as blizzards, how they’re…
There’s no question about it: Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and getting worse as climate change occurs. These incredible forces of nature form over warm ocean waters near the equator…
When the giant waves called tsunamis crash ashore, destruction can be terrible. While they can happen in any ocean, about 80 percent of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean’s Ring…
Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. Winds can swirl up to 300 miles per hour, destroying whatever is in their path. No matter the…
Floods are a scary force of nature. They can happen incredibly quickly, cause a lot of damage, and leave water behind for a long time. For those who live in…
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Through details about his life and education, readers learn not only to appreciate Edward Hoppers paintings, but also his contributions to modern art. Images of his work show readers how…
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American artist John Singer Sargent is considered the leading portrait painter of his generation. Through specific details about his life and photos of his work, readers will learn about Sargent…
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American-born impressionist painter Mary Cassatt depicted the intelligent, successful, and independent new woman of the nineteenth century. Through engaging text and photos, readers will learn about Cassatts adventurous life and…
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I am a lover of books. I always have been. For me, books have been my journey to other lands, my joy for romance, or maybe just my escape for…
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Rhode Island, the Ocean State, has more shipwrecks per square mile than any other state. The south coast and Block Island are the resting places of many shipwrecks, with many…
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Earthquakes can be a slight shake almost no one notices. Or, they can be catastrophic events that level city blocks. In this book, readers learn how and why earthquakes happen…
Throughout North America, the bald eagle stalks unsuspecting prey. With a wingspan that can reach over 6 feet and giant hooked talons, bald eagles are deadly hunters that own the…
Readers will learn about the many similarities and differences between United States citizens. This book celebrates this rich diversity. Vivid photographs help students understand how America’s great fabric of ethnicities…
Each player has his or her own job in soccer and baseball. They each do their part to contribute to the team. Teamwork is also important outside of sports. We…
Having patience is challenging when there’s something you really want to do, but you have to wait for it. You want to do it now! Thinking of others and waiting…
Following rules and laws is a vital part of being a successful citizen. Young students will learn about the history behind these rules. They’ll take to heart how rules and…
Nothing feels more American than celebrating the Fourth of July. But what exactly happened that day to make it the day we celebrate our freedom? Readers may be surprised to…
Paul Revere’s legendary ride turns out to be full of legend–meaning, what readers think they know about it might not be true! Revere never yelled the British are coming, nor…
The Founding Fathers can seem like towering figures. But some legends about them are tall tales! Many believe George Washington had wooden teeth. Readers of this volume learn that’s false–thought…
It’s easy to take for granted that the common knowledge facts of American history are true. But, what if George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth? What if Betsy Ross didn’t…
Showing good sportsmanship, taking turns, and following the rules are all important parts of being on a team or part of a community. But how does one learn how to…
