Linda Crotta Brennan

This book relays the factual details of the Boston Tea Party and the events that led up to it. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a colonial merchant's wife, a British soldier, and a Patriot activist. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.

Explores a number of unique landforms in the United States, like Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the volcanic islands of Hawaii.

Rhyming text describes a winter day spent playing in the snow.

Explains the science behind day and night, covering topics such as the earth's orbit and day length on other planets. Features color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Explains the science behind tornadoes, covering topics such as the collision of warm air and cold air, and how to stay safe during a tornado. Features color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions natural disasters and weather. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--

Children enjoy a variety of activities during a summer day.