Yazar: Kathleen Connors

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 modern …

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 …

Known for their incredible color-changing abilities, chameleons seem to be an elusive lizard. However, these quick-change artists are also deadly predators with some amazing features. Readers will …

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 …

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. Detailed photographs and fascinating fact boxes …

The beautiful fossilized wood of petrified forests can be found all over the United States. Readers will be amazed at the full-color photographs that dramatically capture one of nature’s greatest …

Trilobites and ammonites are two extinct ocean-dwelling creatures that have left their mark-in fossils. Readers will learn more about the animal group with the abundant fossil record presented in …

Learning contractions can be fun when it happens at the zoo. Readers learn an important language arts concept in one of their favorite settings-with some of the most commonly used contractions they …

Readers engage with a key language arts concept in a fun and relatable way. Colorful photographs help explain homophone examples within the context of a familiar environment and support accessible …

The park is a great place to practice opposites. Readers learn a key language arts concept with the easy-to-read content presented in this book, including a range of concept examples from up and down …

Readers explore the many ways punctuation is used at sports games. A helpful introduction to an important language arts skill, the text supports classroom lessons using relatable content and …

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 using playful language …

To some people around the world, the gecko is just another household pest. To others, geckos are household pets. This book introduces readers to all kinds of geckos, including the wild web-footed …

Large and lazy lizards aren’t quite the terrifying beasts an animal with "monster" in its name calls to mind; but Gila monsters have a deadly, venomous bite. Readers are introduced to a …

The biggest iguanas can be up to seven feet long. While that sounds like an awfully large lizard, iguanas aren’t a threat to humans-or anything else but plants. Readers are introduced to the life of …

The Komodo dragon was unknown to those living outside of its home islands until only about 100 years ago. Since then, this fierce predator has spawned many myths and fascinated scientists and reptile …

When left alone, snapping turtles don’t do much except look for food and bask in shallow water. But if they feel threatened, these huge reptiles may snap-and they have a powerful bite. Including …

Including the ancient Lehman caves and the hot, dry expanse of Death Valley, the Great Basin region has many natural wonders for visitors to explore. Salt Lake City, Utah, and old mining towns offer …

Being home to New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is just one claim to fame of the Northeast region. These states boast beautiful Atlantic coasts, picturesque views from the …

The Pacific Northwest is home to two of the most environmentally friendly cities in the nation: Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Even a short trip through the Rocky Mountains or along the …

The rich culture of the southeastern United States boasts great food, bustling cities, and the top-notch music scenes of Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans. Historically, the region played a big …

The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of U.S. spice, and not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique …

Early in US history, the Chesapeake Bay region became home to many people. Its navigable waterways, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenes drew first Native American tribes, and then …

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 kinds of …

The region around the Chesapeake Bay is growing every year. Industries such as seafood and manufacturing contribute to the economy, but tourism continues to be big business for cities near the bay. …

Through colorful photographs and accessible examples, this book takes readers to a familiar setting to learn an important language arts concept. The fun, easy-to-read content engages new readers as …

On a road trip through the Midwest, travelers can experience the best of urban and rural living. The bright lights and bustle of Chicago, Illinois, and the beautiful rolling hills of the Great Plains …

Clara Barton made a difference in the lives of many wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. She not only cared for them in hospitals, but also helped families identify those who died or went …

Cleopatra was perhaps the most powerful queen of her time and is certainly one of the best known today. Her influence over the history of the Roman Empire, exerted through her relationships with …

Florence Nightingale’s parents believed the nursing profession was beneath her, but she felt a calling to help the sick. By the end of her life, Florence had bettered nurses’ training around the …

The true story of Harriet Tubman’s rise from slavery to freedom is one of the most inspirational in US history. She didn’t only free herself-she freed hundreds of others! Readers will be immersed in …

Known as the "mother of the civil rights movement, " Rosa Parks took a small stance that made a big impact. Just by sitting in a bus seat, she inspired thousands of black Americans to …

Perhaps the best-known suffragist in American history, Susan B. Anthony was a great believer in equal rights for all. She grew up in an abolitionist family and carried those teachings throughout her …

It’s likely that the Pilgrims ate goose or duck at the first Thanksgiving, and they didn’t eat pumpkin pie. Readers will be astonished at the myths surrounding one of the most celebrated holidays in …

The First Lady has no official duties. She doesn’t even have to be the president’s wife! In fact, precedent and the personality of each First Lady have shaped the role of the First Lady. Readers will …

Some people say the US president is the most powerful leader in the world. It’s got to be a stressful job! Readers will learn the powers given to the president by the US Constitution and the …

Most US presidents have had children, but by the time a president takes office, most of those children have already grown up. So when Teddy Roosevelt’s six children or 3-year-old Caroline Kennedy …

President Abraham Lincoln’s son had a pet turkey named Jack. The Kennedy family kept ponies on the White House grounds. Warren G. Harding threw his dog a birthday party! Presidential pets have always …

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 the First Family’s …

Everglades National Park was established in 1934 to protect one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. From hardwood forests to the estuarine habitat of Florida Bay, the many habitats in the …

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 mean things, not …

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 mean things, not …

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 voice …

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 certain powers given by the …

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 times before they …

When the Constitution was written, some of the Founding Fathers wanted to include a provision that only those in Congress vote for president. Others felt it was important that the former colonists …

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 certain powers given by the …

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 voice …

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 infection is …

For a young student, it might seem like most kids have the same general experience at school, but school is different all around the world. Readers of this charming volume take a look at what school …

Many people live in houses and apartments, but a home can look very different depending on where you are in the world. Houses built on stilts, one-room huts, and sky-high apartment buildings are just …

There’s a lot to be learned from playing. It can teach children to understand new concepts, share, and get along with others. Learning about playtime in other parts of the world can open young people …

It can be difficult for young people to understand that other kids their age often live vastly different lives than they do. Even when it comes to seemingly simple things, like celebrating holidays, …

From the hours people work to the different kinds of jobs they have, work often looks different for individuals living in different parts of the world. Readers of this captivating volume look at …

As technology improves, scientists find more and more ways to create electricity. Kids might wonder what exactly electricity is, which is a great question since it’s part of the science curriculum. …

Newton’s laws aren’t the easiest science topics to digest. Struggling readers likely find understanding them even harder. This volume breaks down the topics of force and motion to its most basic and …

There’s so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Inside a colorful layout, the main text is …

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they’re part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key …

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don’t learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. …

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers’ minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound …

As technology improves, scientists find more and more ways to create electricity. Kids might wonder what exactly electricity is, which is a great question since it”s part of the science curriculum. …

Newton”s laws aren”t the easiest science topics to digest. Struggling readers likely find understanding them even harder. This volume breaks down the topics of force and motion to its most basic …

There”s so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Inside a colorful layout, the main text …

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they”re part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key …

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers” minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound …

Many kids are in a hurry to grow up; they want to drive cars, go to work, and perhaps not be told what to do. This accessible text and accompanying full-color photographs encourage independent …

Even though we can’t actually have pizza for dinner every night, when kids play that they are cooking, anything is possible! From baking a cake to setting up a full-fledged restaurant, the different …

The great outdoors is the best playground there is! A tree house can be an enchanted castle. An open field can be a great battlefield. From nature walks to imaginative play, the ideas in this …

In the world of superheroes, no superpower is impossible. They can fly, run faster than a speeding bullet, stop time, and read others’ minds. Who wouldn’t want to pretend to be part of these amazing …

The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of U.S. spice, and not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique …

Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, …

The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The …

Nothing says summer like an open sunflower turned toward the sun. These familiar flowers are a great example of how flowering plants grow from seeds with some soil, space, sun, and water. Readers …

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs …

Everyone knows bananas are a fruit but, unlike apples and oranges, they don”t grow on trees. Banana plants look like they have a trunk, but it is really densely packed leaves holding up a huge plant …

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 and dip in hummus. …

Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, …

The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The …

Nothing says summer like an open sunflower turned toward the sun. These familiar flowers are a great example of how flowering plants grow from seeds with some soil, space, sun, and water. Readers …

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs …

Everyone knows bananas are a fruit but, unlike apples and oranges, they don’t grow on trees. Banana plants look like they have a trunk, but it is really densely packed leaves holding up a huge plant …

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 and dip in hummus. …

Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, …

The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The …

Nothing says summer like an open sunflower turned toward the sun. These familiar flowers are a great example of how flowering plants grow from seeds with some soil, space, sun, and water. Readers …

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs …

Young children have the innate ability to listen to their bodies hunger and fullness cues. While it’s often up to caregivers to supply a well-balanced diet, those of reading age are able to learn …

Sleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle. And many people don’t get enough of it! This book emphasizes the growth that occurs during sleep, encouraging young readers to look …

Teaching young children to brush their teeth can be a battle. But, it’s one that really pays off! A clean bill of health from the dentist is truly something to celebrate. In this book, readers see …

Visiting the doctor is a healthy habit many children are familiar with doing each year, or even more often. Both well checkups and sick visits are an important part of taking care of our bodies. In …

Adults know that daily movement is good for their body, but children have the need to move even without this direct knowledge! They wiggle; they jump; they run. In short, their exercise is play! This …

Many children are used to taking a bath a few times a week or even every night. It’s important to keep your body clean! But, perhaps more importantly to being healthy, is learning to wash your hands …

US presidents have lived at the White House since 1800. Some have added amenities, such as the movie theater, while others have made their mark by preserving historic fixtures and items. Readers are …

Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park, has been inhabited for more than 5, 000 years and enjoyed by vacationers for more than 200! Its many plants, animals, and scenic views make the …

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 times before they …

To someone who’s never tried it, a dark brown paste made from leftover yeast extract might not sound like a tasty treat. However, in Australia, this dark brown paste called Vegemite is a popular …

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don”t learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. …

Taking care of a home takes up a lot of time, unless you have help. This book encourages readers to begin taking responsibility for cleaning up after themselves by making it fun. Accessible language …

Going to school for the first time is a milestone moment and is often looked to with great excitement. Recess, math class, and silent reading time might be brand-new experiences that young children …

Everyone knows bananas are a fruit but, unlike apples and oranges, they don’t grow on trees. Banana plants look like they have a trunk, but it is really densely packed leaves holding up a huge plant …

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 and dip in hummus. …