Benjamin Franklin

"In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel worried, how to recognize these feelings, and appropriate action to take when they feel worried."

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

Wildlife plays an important role in the environment. With the help of this engaging volume, readers of many ages and levels will learn all about many of the fascinating animals that inhabit the planet. They will find out what makes an animal an animal. They will also learn fun facts about some of their favorite creatures. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with concise, accessible text that supports elementary life science curricula. A must-have for animal lovers, this informative book will be a popular addition to your collection.

First readers will begin to learn and identify shapes, which are the building blocks for learning math.