Kawa, Katie

Looks at the plants and animals that are connected in forest food chains and how these chains form a forest food web.

Examines how bacteria help people from breaking down plants and animals to make nutrient rich soil to aiding in digestion. Includes a glossary, a website for further information, and color photographs.

A young girl is worried about her first day of school.

Simple text and illustrations depict a young girl who becomes scared during a thunderstorm and is comforted by her mother.

Simple text describes how a young boy feels sad and cries when he has to say goodbye to his best friend and move to a new town with his family. However, when he meets new friends, and his best friend visits him at his new house, he feels happy.

Simple text and illustrations depict a young boy who becomes mad at his brother over a toy car. However, the boys apologize to each other and learn how to play with the car together.

A young girl goes to the park to play with her friends, but none of them are there this day, which makes her feel lonely--until a new girl, Emma, arrives at the park feeling lonely, too. Simple text and illustrations show young children what people look like when they feel lonely.

A young kid feels happy on his birthday, and does other things with friends, family, and his pet dog Max that make him feel happy on this special day, too. Simple text and illustrations help young children learn what people look like when they feel happy.

Examines the life, legacy, and entrepreneurial spirit of Milton Hershey, who, from a humble start as a small-time confectioner in rural Pennsylvania, rose to achieve vast success and lasting influence as a chocolatier and philanthropist.

An introduction to bacteria.