Mayer, Cassie

Explores the features and characteristics of islands and what lives on an island.

Explores the features and characteristics of various types of caves and what lives in caves.

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his early life, his various careers and inventions, and his role as a Founding Father of the United States.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Native American leader Tecumseh, discussing his childhood, tribal life, and efforts to help Native Americans protect their land from white settlers.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Harriet Tubman, discussing her childhood in slavery, years of freedom, involvement in the Underground Railroad, and other related topics.

Introduces children to the importance of making friends and what it takes to be a good friend to others.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teach children about wood, explaining how it is changed by heat and water and the ways it is used.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teach children about plastic, explaining how it is made and how it is used.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teach children about metal, explaining how it is made and what it can be used for.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teaches children about glass, explaining how it is made and what it is used for.