Mattern, Joanne

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to hamburgers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to grilled cheese sandwiches. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Growing up in a poor, migrant family, Cesar Chavez knew how hard life could be. As a boy, he went to thirty different schools before finally having to drop out in eighth grade to help support his family. Chavez devoted his life to creating unions and demanding better working conditions for all farmworkers. This book traces Chavez's life, highlighting the triumphs and difficulties that he encountered, while sidebars and a timeline provide extra information that help show Chavez's importance to workers' movements in the United States and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the banking industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A collection of true stories about remarkable dogs who have performed heroic feats.

A biography of football player Dak Prescott.

"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words of peace are carved in the walls of this monument to remind all Americans of the power of peaceful protest ... [This book teaches young readers] all about the first national memorial to an African American"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to hippos and rhinos, describing their habitat, diet, and interesting characteristics.

". . . provides an overview of the [banking] industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry"--Back cover.

Explores the country of Guatemala, including the culture, geography, and more.