Charlotte Taylor

"According to fossils that have been found, insects have been living on Earth for more than 400 million years! That means they were around before the dinosaurs and long before humans walked on Earth. How do scientists know this? They study the different kinds of impressions left in rock from these amazing prehistoric creatures. Readers have a chance to see photographs of these finds up close in this book, alongside accessible text that explains the...

"John Adams was the second president, and Thomas Jefferson was the third-but neither of them signed the U.S. Constitution! In this entertaining volume, readers learn all about the crafting of and ratification of this seminal American document, as well as surprising facts about how it came about. A great supplement to classroom learning, the main text and fun fact boxes give readers a new perspective at which to look at history. Historical images support...

"Who created the U.S. flag? Before you say Betsy Ross-read this book! She may not have and in fact, her grandson may have made the whole story up! Betsy Ross's creation of the flag is just one of the myths debunked in this creative take on the history of American symbols. Filled with fun facts and beautiful historical images, this volume is a great supplement to social studies learning as well as critical thinking lessons. Curious readers will be...

"The Founding Fathers can seem like towering figures. But some legends about them are tall tales! Many believe George Washington had wooden teeth. Readers of this volume learn that's false-thought his teeth were made of bone, lead, and more! Even more interesting biographical information can be found in this book, written especially with elementary readers in mind. Myths of the Founding Fathers are presented and dispelled, encouraging critical thinking...

"Describes the life and work of artist Georgia O'Keefe"--

"In soccer and baseball, each player has their own job. They each do their part to contribute to the team. Teamwork is also important outside of sports. We use teamwork in our classroom, in our community, and at home with our family. In this book, readers are presented with different scenarios in which young people use teamwork to achieve a certain goal: When Nicole's neighbor becomes ill, everyone in the neighborhood takes on a job with the goal...

Tener un buen espíritu deportivo también es importante más allá de los deportes. Las lecciones que se aprenden en el campo deportivo también se utilizan en el salón de clases, en el patio de recreo, y en nuestros hogares. Ya sea, trabajando en un proyecto de ciencias con un compañero de clases, ganando un partido importante de fútbol, o ayudándole a papá a limpiar el garaje, el buen espíritu deportivo es esencial en toda ocasión.