Tourville, Amanda Doering

Introduces the concept of counting backwards from ten to one through descriptions of lions drinking from a watering hole.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the concepts of odd numbers.

Teaches young readers to count by twos.

In 1896, ten-year-old Sam Deal and Ginger, the wild horse he has tamed, assist an African American lifesaving crew as they attempt to rescue survivors of a shipwreck off the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Relates the true story of Abbie Burgess, a young girl who kept the lighthouse at Matinicus Rock, Maine, lit when her father, the lighthouse keeper, was away during a storm that lasted several weeks in 1856.

Traces the history of the American flag, explaining how it was created, what it stands for, and what it means to the American public.

Simple text and full-color photographs provide clues about a community helper and ask readers to guess his or her identity.

Traces the history of Veterans Day, discussing the holiday's origins and what it means to the American public.

A guide to caring for a pet guinea pig. Covers feeding and grooming the guinea pig, cleaning the cage, and taking the guinea pig to the veterinarian.

A young boy describes his friendship with Anna, a girl with dyslexia, discussing the challenges she faces and how he encourages her in the things she is good at doing.