Harris, Nancy

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text uses the game of football to explain the mathematical concept of fractions.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history and symbolism of the Great Seal of America.

Justin and Heather like mashed potatoes at every meal. They record data about the mashed potatoes they eat on different types of charts and graphs.

Simple text and color photographs describe why Mount Rushmore is an important American symbol.

Simple text and color illustrations introduce readers to the Washington Monument and discusses how it is a symbol of patriotism for the United States of America.

Explores the history behind the Pledge of Allegiance and examines what this symbol means to American people. Includes full-color photographs, a timeline, and a glossary.

Introduces readers to things that could live in the kitchen, including mealworms, cockroaches, and bacteria. Features facts, color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, further reading, and Internet links.

Describes microscopic creatures that live in bedrooms with enlarged photos. Covers dust mites, bed bugs, and moth larvae.

Describes the United States Supreme Court, how judges are selected, and how Supreme Court decisions impact our country. Also discusses the types of cases which are presented before the court.

Defines the role of the state legislative branch and explains how state government works, how state laws are passed, who can run for state legislator as well as the part citizens play in choosing our state leaders.