Anne F Rockwell
2) Library day
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Author Anne Rockwell celebrates books, the love of reading, and of course, libraries, with a picture book about a child's first visit to the library! One day, a young boy visits the library for the very first time. While he's there he listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there are also movies, crafts, chess, and puppet shows--something for everyone! With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page,...
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An introduction to the behavior and life cycle of honeybees, with particular emphasis on the production of honey.
In spring and summer, honeybees gather nectar to make into honey. These fascinating insects live and work together in complicated societies, complete with queen bees and workers. Read and find out about honeybees and their creation - honey! -- From back cover.
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This is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.
6) Zoo day
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A little boy visits the zoo with his family for the first time and marvels at all of the wonders it offers.
7) Hiking day
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A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries.
10) Father's Day
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For Fathers' Day, the students in Mrs. Madoff's class write and illustrate books about their dads.
11) Growing like me
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Explains how plants and animals of the meadow, woods, and pond grow and evolve, such as caterpillars changing into butterflies, eggs hatching into robins, and acorns becoming oaks.
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"What happened when a former slave took beat-up old instruments and gave them to a bunch of orphans? Thousands of futures got a little brighter and a great American art form was born. In 1891, Reverend Daniel Joseph Jenkins opened his orphanage in Charleston, South Carolina. He soon had hundreds of children and needed a way to support them. Jenkins asked townspeople to donate old band instruments - some of which had last played in the hands of Confederate...
16) On our vacation
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Includes various objects and activities for the reader to identify as the Bear family enjoy their camping vacation on an island.
18) The storm
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A girl and her family experience the power and excitement of a big coastal storm.
19) My preschool
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Follows a little boy during his day at preschool, from cheerful hellos in circle time, to painting colorful pictures and playing at the water table, to passing out paper cups at snacktime.