Books with author By (author) Linda Bozzo

One hundred years ago, children liked to play with balls and dolls; they enjoyed board games and skating. The toys and equipment have changed, but kids still enjoy those kinds of play. It's fun to imagine what toys and games might be like in the future! Uses vintage photographs and colorful, humorous drawings to stimulate young readers' imaginations and show change over time.

Everyone knows that today's fire trucks have flashing lights and blaring sirens. In the early 1900s, horses pulled fire trucks. And in the future, firefighters might be robots! Author Linda Bozzo shows community helpers—doctors, police officers, librarians and more—contrasting the helpers of long ago with those of today showing change over time. Colorful, humorous drawings encourage readers to think about what community helpers of the future might be like.

The shiba inu was bred as a hunting dog in the mountainous regions of Japan to flush birds and other small animals out of bushes. Approved by the American Canine Association, this book uses accessible text and adorable full-color photographs to teach students about the shiba inu, including what to feed it, how to keep it clean and healthy, when it should be seen by a veterinarian, and the special considerations this breed requires. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license is required, and adopting from a shelter or rescue group. A Read About Dogs section directs students to books and websites with additional information.

Readers will go bananas for the vibrant photographs of baby chimps in the wild. A simple narrative and fast facts teach life science concepts, such as what young chimpanzees eat and how their mothers protect them from danger. From birth to the time these great apes grow up, this book offers a sneak peek into this endangered species. This is a great introduction to baby chimpanzees that can be extended with the Learn More section. The Words to Know section in the front of the book introduces readers to unfamiliar vocabulary before they encounter it in the narrative, which enhances comprehension.