Maestro, Betsy

Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then fall from the tree as it prepares for winter.

Text and illustrations describe what happens after a major snowstorm, from plowing driveways and rescuing stranded motorists to clearing train tracks, airports, and harbors.

Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified.

From the first nomadic groups, to the colonial settlers, to the Africans forced into slavery, to those seeking refuge from throughout the world, the character of our nation was forged by immigrants as each group enriched the diversity of our nation. Coming To America presents the evolving immigration history of the United States to the primary grade student, exploring the factors that brought each group to America as well as their impact on the development of our nation.

Harriet's search for her friend introduces a number of location words.

By using her wits, Monkey manages literally to get herself out of a hole.

Describes the varieties, habitats, behavior, and physical characteristics of bats.

Discusses both hypothetical and historical voyages of discovery to America by the Phoenicians, Saint Brendan of Ireland, the Vikings, and such later European navigators as Columbus, Cabot, and Magellan.

Follows Harriet the elephant through the twelve months of the year as she engages in many activities in all kinds of weather.

Words for and pictures of the clothing worn by a well-dressed man, woman, and elephant for daytime and nighttime activities.