Kathleen Krull

A biography of Albert Einstein, a scientist and physicist who had many new ideas or theories about the way the world works.

Explores the life and career of Coretta Scott King, from her childhood in Alabama, through her work with the civil rights movement, to her continuing efforts on behalf of the underprivileged.

A biography of the New England authoress whose own life and family provided much of the material for some of her most famous novels.

Text, pictures, and related activities introduce experiences traditionally associated with spring: sports, weather, clothes, colors, feelings, and things to see, smell, touch, and hear.

Introduces the reader to various activities traditionally associated with summer and encourages the discussion of individual experiences.

Games and activities for developing visual discrimination and the ability to look closely at everyday objects.

Illustrates the functions of oral language and the importance of listening. Also provides opportunities to relate talk to its written equivalent and includes other related activities.

Introduces the 4 basic tastes, sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, along with 15 other types of tastes and textures, such as spicy, cold, and crunchy. Recipes and activities are included.

Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

Sonia Sotomayor's path, from growing up in the projects to success in Ivy League universities to her rise in the legal profession is a true testament to the American dream. She broke the rules women were supposed to follow in her life and career, ultimately becoming the first Latino justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the third woman to serve the Court. Her determined spirit and achievements make her a role model and an inspiration.

Find out what our country s First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House.

A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.

The story of the three Kennedy brothers and how they relied on each other.

Three short stories feature Kevin, who doesn't want a haircut, Ramon, whose friends agree that hair problems can make you scream, and Helen, who is interested in everyone's hair.

A biography of the First Lady noted for the graciousness and unprecedented elegance she brought to early nineteenth-century Washington.