Wade, Mary Dodson

Introduces different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a nurse during the Civil War who founded the American Red Cross in 1881; and includes a time line.

Provides a brief history of Presidents' Day, discussing the holiday's origins and traditions. Also discusses the lives and presidencies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes a craft, a recipe, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

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.