Gillis, Jennifer Blizin

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to some of the dirtiest and most powerful machines.

Introduces young readers to farm machines, explaining why farmers use machines, and looking at tractors and other machines that are used to ready fields, plant, feed and weed crops, pick produce, and help with crop storage, animals, and transporting farm goods to market.

Describes the background, symbols, and celebration of St. Patrick's Day as well as the contributions of the Irish to American history and culture, and includes photos and illustrations.

Simple text and photos introduce several kinds of homes, including a house, an apartment, a houseboat, an adobe home, and others.

Explores how one should behave in a community, showing ways to be responsible, respectful, safe, and kind.

Presents a biography of Mercy Otis Warren, historian, colonial patriot, and author of the fist American history book published by a woman, providing information on her youth, her family life, and her achievements.