Wade, Mary Dodson

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.

A biography of the famous woman pilot who set many records before she was mysteriously lost over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, emphasizing her belief that women could and should do anything they set their minds to.

Teaches students to read map scales and understand what they mean.

Introduces how to determine approximately how far apart places are by using the scale on a map.

Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.

Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.

Christopher Columbus was looking for a faster trade route to China. Instead of finding spices, he opened the way to a part of the world no one in Europe even knew existed!.