Books with author BreAnn Rumsch

Saddle up and explore the golden world of palomino horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the palomino, its significance as a color type, and the breeds registered by the Palomino Horse Breeders of America. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the palomino's size, coat color, and unique breeding. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify horses displaying the beautiful palomino coloring. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off palominos in various situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of palominos! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Abraham Lincoln, beginning with his childhood in Knob Creek, Kentucky. Information about Lincoln's early career as a lawyer as well as New Salem's postmaster and deputy county surveyor is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life are highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Lincoln's military service during the Black Hawk War and his political career as a member of the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Lincoln's administration, including the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, the Thirteenth Amendment, and his assassination by John Wilkes Booth. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Woodrow Wilson, beginning with his childhood in Augusta, Georgia. Information about Wilson's education at Johns Hopkins University, where he wrote Congressional Government, and his early career as a lawyer, a professor, and the president of Princeton University is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years are highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Wilson's political career as governor of New Jersey. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Wilson's administration, including World War I, the Paris Peace Conference and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Saddle up and explore the colorful world of pinto horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the pinto, its significance as a color type, and the breeds registered by the Pinto Horse Association of America. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the palomino's size, coat colors, and unique color patterns. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify horses displaying the wild pinto coloring. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off pintos in various situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of pintos! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Saddle up and explore the fast-paced world of Thoroughbred horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Thoroughbred and its important role as an American racehorse. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Thoroughbred's size, coat colors, and majestic features such as its refined face and long, powerful legs. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this spirited breed. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training, as well as information on Thoroughbred racing industry practices. Full-color photos throughout show off the Thoroughbred in various colors and situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of Thoroughbreds! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Grover Cleveland, beginning with his childhood in Caldwell, New Jersey, and Fayetteville, New York. Information about Cleveland's early career as a lawyer and sheriff is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years at Westland and Princeton University is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Cleveland's his political career as mayor of Buffalo, New York, and governor of New York. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Cleveland's administration, including the passage of the Presidential Succession Act, the repeals of the Tenure of Office Act and the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, and the Pullman Strike. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Saddle up and explore the amazing world of Arabian horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Arabian and its important influence on modern breeds. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Arabian's size, coat colors, and graceful features such as its arched neck and dished face. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this intelligent breed. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off the Arabian in various colors and situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of Arabians! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Saddle up and explore the small world of Shetland ponies! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Shetland and its important role as a child's mount or cart pony. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Shetland's size, coat colors, and rugged features such as its thick coat and stocky legs. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this tough breed, as well as the newer American Shetland breed. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off the Shetland in various colors and situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of Shetland ponies! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service in the Mexican and American Civil War and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This biography introduces readers to William Taft including his early political career and key events from Taft's administration including forming the US Children's Bureau and Arizona and New Mexico becoming states. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This biography introduces readers to the life of Franklin Pierce including his military service, early political career, and key events from Pierce's administration including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, and Bleeding Kansas. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.