Marsico, Katie

Explains what factories are, looks at the various jobs that need to be done at a factory, and asks questions designed to help young readers decide whether they would like to work in a factory. Includes a glossary and resources for further research.

Follow a reindeer through its day as it eats, sleeps, and cares for its young.

An introduction to llamas and the lives of these extraordinary animals.

Introduces young readers to turkeys and describes how they are raised on a farm.

Chronicles the life and influence of Cuban President Fidel Castro. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explains how math skills are used in tennis, offers advice on becoming a good player, and includes practice exercises.

Teaches children the importance of having good manners at home and explains how they can be polite in various situations.

Describes different ways children can show good manners on the telephone, and explains why it is important.

Explains why good manners matter when dining in a restaurant, looks at the rules of polite behavior, and discusses the experiences of two children dining in a fancy restaurant with their aunt.

Photographs and illustrations describe some of the major battles of the Civil War including Fort Sumter and Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg.