Patricia J Murphy

Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government.

This book introduces kids to the adventures of a young girl named Olivia who keeps a diary as her family travels from Missouri along the famous Oregon Trail. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate push and pull movement.

Profiles the man responsible for inventing the traffic light and gas mask, both very important elements for safety.

Baby creatures and their mothers discover the world around them.

Briefly describes the study of insects and their benefits to the ecosystem.

A simple introduction to up and down movement.

"Emma adores horses almost as much as she idolizes her older sister. Emma dreams about riding in a show alongside her sister one day. The sisters go to horse-riding camp, where Emma's wish is about to come true, but it's not a smooth ride. WIll Emma save her sister, the show-- and the day?"--Page 4 of cover.

Text and color photos introduce young readers to elections and the voting process, defining such components as candidates and political parties, explaining who can vote and when they do so, relating voting significance, and providing a glossary and an annotated list of further resources.