Christina Green

Whether snapping, hiding, or chewing on a bright leaf of lettuce, turtles are a favorite pet. Concepts such as responsibility, affection, care, and companionship are demonstrated in very clear, short sentences in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Students explore the lives of turtles that they might encounter on a daily basis, developing a real sense of the diversity of life.

Read about how winter, with its snow and colder weather, is different from the other seasons of the year.

"The start of each year is a celebration, but why? In this great book, readers will learn all about the fun parties and gatherings we have to mark the end and beginning of every year. From ball drops to parties and even football games, everyone should learn how to have a happy new year!"--

"Though few may know his name, his achievement as the first European to discover San Diego Bay and many other areas on the California coast enshrines his name in the annals of American history. This exciting volume tells Cabrillo's story from an unknown soldier to the intrepid conquistador, crossbowman, landowner, shipbuilder, and explorer he became. As one of Hernan Cortes' soldiers during the conquest of Mexico and a founder of Guatemala, his actions...

Bringing the story of the American Revolution to life, readers will learn about events leading up to the revolution, such as the French and Indian War, the passage of the Stamp Act, and the Boston Tea Party.

While women were part of American history from the outset, they did not win the right to vote until 1920. Readers of this engrossing history of the women's suffrage movement will discover its roots in the abolitionist movement.