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Kathleen Connors
Starting in the late 1500s, colonists searching for a better, or different, life left Europe and sailed to the New World. But things may not have always gone exactly the…
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The Civil War was a huge turning point for the people of the United States. What exactly is a civil war and who were the people that fought in the…
Before the United States was its own country, it was a group of colonies ruled by the British. But some people living in these colonies became unhappy with British rule…
During the 1800s, hundreds of thousands of people packed up their families and moved west, many on the Oregon Trail. These settlers were searching for many things, from more space…
The Founding Fathers made Congress two houses for a reason. The Senate gives every state equal representation, while the House of Representatives allows states with a larger population a bigger…
Carrots are a great snack, even though they’re a plant root. These bright root vegetables grow underground for months before they become the sweet, crunchy veggie we put on salads…
Chesapeake Bay is bursting with life. Schools of silvery menhaden dart around under the water’s surface. Waterfowl call to each other and dive for delicious seafood snacks. More than 2,000…
It’s likely that the Pilgrims ate goose or duck at the first Thanksgiving and didnt eat pumpkin pie! Readers will be astonished at the myths surrounding one of the most…
Readers will learn what it’s like to be the First Lady of the United States.
Readers will learn what it is like to be the children of the President of the United States.
Readers will learn what is it like to live in the White House.
There are several kinds of White House workers. Some work with the president in the West Wing, dealing with laws, the press, and other governmental information. Others take care of…
Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying…
A guide to the sexually transmitted infection herpes. Topics include general facts about the virus, how it affects the body, how to get help, prevention, and living with herpes –
One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States, herpes can be transmitted without anyone knowing. It’s most likely to be passed on when an active herpes…
The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn’t have unlimited power within the country. The president has…
Our nation’s laws go through a long process before they are enacted. Bills are scrutinized and researched by committees in both the House and Senate and may be rewritten several…
This fascinating history of dinosaur fossil finds shows readers, in great detail, how fossils form. Age-appropriate language and colorful photographs of dig sites and fossilized bones will immerse readers in…
Lucy, Ardi, and Ida are the most famous fossils of human ancestors. Readers will meet these three as well as learn about how human fossils form ed photographs and fascinating…
Insect fossils are among the oldest animal fossils scientists have found. Ancient arthropod fossils found in the ocean and rare butterfly imprints are explored as well as the evolution of…
The beautiful fossilized wood of petrified forests can be found all over the United States.
Flowers, ferns, pollen, and permineralization, this book covers plant fossils. Colorful pictures and fun fact boxes will introduce readers to the exciting world of paleobotany. Fascinating facts such as plants…
Trilobites and ammonites are two extinct ocean-dwelling creatures that have left their markin fossils. Readers will learn more about the animal group with the abundant fossil record presented in easy-to-read…
In this book, readers learn an important language arts concept in one of their favorite settings, with some of the most commonly used contractions they hear and say every day.
Uses common household tasks to teach about homophones.
Explains the concept of opposites by using things and activities at the park as examples.
Readers explore the many ways punctuation is used at sports games.
Many people enjoy playing games while on a road trip. Readers can find fun ways to rhyme along their route. This book introduces readers to an important language arts concept…
Through colorful photographs and simple examples this book engages new readers as they learn about synonyms and build vocabulary.
