Moira Rose Donohue

From visiting the homes of US presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to watching the annual Chincoteague pony swim, there's a lot to see and do in Virginia. This state lies in the South. Virginia introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Did you know that the stripes on a zebra run vertically on the main part of its body, while the stripes on its rump run sideways? Or that an elephant can drink 50 gallons of water a day? Ten African animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants, are brought to life in colorful artwork, accompanied by fun nature facts. Written by John Platt and Moira Rose Donohue, each animal portrait is painted by a student from the How to Draw a Lion program. Established in 2018 by New York artist John Platt, How to Draw a Lion is a nonprofit art education program that provides art classes for children in sub-Saharan Africa.

This engaging book describes blues music's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an "Artist Spotlight" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

This engaging book describes blues music's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an "Artist Spotlight" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

Slap Flap Tap What's that sound? That's the sound of Tap In the 1800s, African and Irish Americans found that they had something in common: Both cultures shared a love of dance. As people came together in New York City, the dance style "Tap" grew with each new dancer. New ideas and new moves were inspired by their personal cultures. Read along to hear about the blending of Irish and African backgrounds, and of course keep an ear out for Slaps, Flaps, and lots and lots of Taps

Slap Flap Tap What's that sound? That's the sound of Tap In the 1800s, African and Irish Americans found that they had something in common: Both cultures shared a love of dance. As people came together in New York City, the dance style "Tap" grew with each new dancer. New ideas and new moves were inspired by their personal cultures. Read along to hear about the blending of Irish and African backgrounds, and of course keep an ear out for Slaps, Flaps, and lots and lots of Taps

For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with dogs and can’t wait to learn more about them, this book has everything they need. Tons of fun facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious dog jokes, and stories from dog experts, plus great titbits about the latest info on dog breeds, behaviour, training, and the history of our four-legged friends.

Prepare for the pooches Leap into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun stuff all about one of the world's most favorite animals--DOGS Dogs are popular pets all over the world. They do just about everything with us: cuddle on couches, hike through the hills, and even sometimes sleep on our beds. And they come in all shapes and sizes, with breeds ranging from tiny toys to gargantuan giants. Dogs have been people's constant companions for thousands of years, and there's almost no end to the jobs they do for us. It's no wonder we call dogs our best friends For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything dogs, this book has it all: tons of mind-blowing facts; all the breeds; exciting games; hands-on activities; hilarious dog jokes; and fascinating research, such as whether dogs recognize themselves in the mirror. Key features include: Roundups of the coolest, most talented, incredible dogs on EarthArticles on surprising dog research and hands-on accounts from expertsMore than 250 stunning photographsHilarious dog jokesDetailed diagrams and infographicsHands-on activities you can try at homeQuizzes and games to test your knowledgeThis fun-tastic series from National Geographic Kids combines fun facts, photos, info-packed articles, incredible statistics, and entertaining extras all in a single book. The winning combination of running text and short bursts of information keeps kids excited and engaged. It's a one-stop shop for everything kids want about their favorite topic. From telling jokes that'll make you groan to impressing friends with awesome facts, kids will love sharing what they've learned about dogs and will want to fetch this book again and again. Check out these other Can't Get Enough books: Can't Get Enough Shark StuffCan't Get Enough Space StuffCan't Get Enough Horse Stuff

Get ready to be dazzled! This lively book for 4 to 8 year olds introduces a fascinating variety of Earth’s rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells – from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams. Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including close-ups of each specimen, this colourful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant’s Causeway and human-built structures such as the Great Wall of China. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, the Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells is sure to become a favourite with young rock and shell collectors and their parents!

Get ready to be dazzled This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a fascinating variety of Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells--from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams. Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and human-built structures such as the Great Wall of China. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, the Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells is sure to become a favorite with young rock and shell collectors and their parents

Though a disability stunted his growth, William Henry "Chick" Webb did not let that get in the way of his musical pursuits. This picture-book biography details the life of black American jazz drummer Chick Webb, who in the 1930s led one of the big bands of the swing era, earning him the nickname the "King of the Savoy."

See below for English description. Oiseaux multicolores, f lins sauvages, grenouilles bondissantes D couvrez les cr atures fascinantes qui habitent les for ts tropicales Les lecteurs feront la rencontre de plusieurs esp ces d'animaux, dont des jaguars sillonnant la for t, des serpents rampant travers les herbes, des grenouilles sautant du sommet d'arbres g ants, et bien d'autres Plus de 200 photos illustrent les pages de ce livre qui contient une foule d'informations sur la taille des cr atures, leur r gime alimentaire et leur habitat Les lecteurs trouveront galement une carte des for ts tropicales du monde entier qui leur permettra de comprendre o vivent les animaux du livre. Colourful birds Jaguars Tree frogs National Geographic presents a delightful, age-appropriate introduction to tropical rain forest creatures big and small in this new title in the popular Mon grand livre series. This adorable animal book about all things jungle features favorite animals found in tropical rain forests. Readers meet jaguars prowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory, red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flitting through the tallest treetops, and many other creatures that inhabit all the different layers. More than 200 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. A map of tropical rain forests around the world shows where the animals in the book are found, and the book also introduces readers to plant life. Mon grand livre de fo ts tropicales will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time. Original title: National Geographic Kids: My First Big Book of the Rain Forest

Did you know that a group of tree frogs is called an army -- or that a frog's tongue attaches to the front of its mouth? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Protecting Financial Data / Making Smart Money Choices / Earning, Saving, and Investing / Managing Debt / Economy 101 / the Cost of College

Making Smart Money Choices explores helpful financial decision-making processes, how to wisely borrow money, how to distinguish between needs and wants, and how to avoid scams. Features include worksheets, key takeaways, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Did you know that beavers can hold their breath for up to fifteen minutes under water? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that beavers can hold their breath for up to fifteen minutes under water-or that their front teeth have an iron coating that makes them orange? Learn fascinating facts like these-and more-all in the pages of this book

Coloful birds! Jaguars! Tree frogs! National Geographic presents a delightful, age-appropriate introduction to tropical rain forest creatures big and small in this new title in the popular Little Kids First Big Book series. This adorable animal book about all things jungle features favorite animals found in tropical rain forests. Readers meet jaguars prowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory, red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flitting through the tallest treetops, and many other creatures that inhabit all the different layers. More than 200 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. A map of tropical rain forests around the world shows where the animals in the book are found, and the book also introduces readers to plant life. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.