Red, white, blue, and Uncle who? : the stories behind some of America's patri…

If you have ever wondered how it is that the American flag is made up of stars and stripes or where Uncle Sam came from, you finally have a way to find the answers to these questions. In fact, this book discusses the origins of all the major American patriotic symbols that you can think of: the Great Seal, the Liberty Bell, "The Star Spangled Banner, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Statue of Libe…

The bald eagle

Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen, and lists some of the places the symbol appears.

Dr. Seuss : the great doodler

A Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and his inventor father spawned a wildly imaginative and perfectionist side. It’s no wonder that t…

A girl named Helen Keller

Read about the life of a blind and deaf girl who brought hope to other people in the world.

John James Audubon : wildlife artist

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0531157628

Collation

63 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

927 AUD

Paul O. Zelinsky

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781617832505

Collation

21 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

Series Title

Checkerboard biography Library; Children's illustrators

Call Number

928 SHE

Ezra Jack Keats

Traces the childhood, education, and career of children's literature illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

Dr. Seuss

- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of Words You Know- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

Tomie dePaola

Text and photographs introduce the biography of Tomie dePaola, a famous author and illustrator.

The American flag

Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Inte…