Books with author Allen Nancy Kelly

Have you ever eaten a bug? How about a caterpillar or a tarantula? Believe it or not, kids in other parts of the world eat these tasty treats every day. Learn all about different countries and the sometimes unusual and creepy things people eat. Get out your spoon and fork and get ready to learn about what everyone eats! This title will allow students to identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.• Multicultural• Text based questions• World map• Bold keywords with picture glossary

Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You'll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi folktale. The earth was cold and dark but the animals could see fire coming from the tree on the island. They tried to fly or swim to the island to bring back the fire heat and light. What happened to some of the animals? Which animal brought it back and how?

There are many regions in the United States. This book will highlight the Northeast and Metropolitan regions by detailing what areas make up each region, historical and background knowledge on how they were formed, and what the land, animals, and habitats of these regions are like. From Rocky coastlines, to forests, rivers, and lakes, these popular regions of the U.S. are just part of what makes our country so diverse in its beauty. With all the information in this book, you may want to choose one of these areas for your next vacation destination! This book will allow students to quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

While reading The Underground Railroad, students will learn about the network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to reach freedom. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Have you ever eaten a bug? How about a caterpillar or a tarantula? Believe it or not, kids in other parts of the world eat these tasty treats every day. Learn all about different countries and the sometimes unusual and creepy things people eat. Get out your spoon and fork and get ready to learn about what everyone eats! This title will allow students to identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.• Multicultural• Text based questions• World map• Bold keywords with picture glossary