Wade, Mary Dodson

An introduction to the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French invaders, May 5, 1862.

Presents information about how humans and animals use plants for housing, food, clothing, and other necessities.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Matthew Henson, an Arctic explorer who became the first African-American to reach the North Pole in 1909 as part of Robert Peary's expedition.

Presents information about different types of plants, and describes the different parts of plants, life cycles, how plants get used, and more.

Photographs and text provide information about plants that live in different habitats to young readers.

Presents information about seeds, including where they come from, how they grow, and how they travel.

Simple text and illustrations depict the parts of a plant and its life cycle, from seed to the growth of roots, stems, and fruit.

Presents basic information about flowers, including colors, shapes, sizes, and parts.

Presents information about how humans and animals use plants for housing, food, clothing, and other necessities.

Explains how Mexican families celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones, including sharing pictures and stories, preparing feasts, and lighting candles in the graveyard on November 1, The Day of the Dead.