Books with author Colin Matthews

Young people are always interested in those in the community who make it runespecially uniformed heroes such as firefighters and police officers. This fun volume walks readers around town introducing them to community workers, including the mail carrier, dentist, and librarian. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable vocabulary and illustrate characteristics of each job.

The concept of opposites is a crucial one at the early elementary level. Learning opposites opens up a readers vocabulary and ability to communicate. This colorful volume is a helpful aid for teaching and reviewing opposites, displaying opposite pairs visually next to the accompanying accessible text. Readers are encouraged to identify opposites in their own world, reinforcing these essential ideas in their daily lives.

It might not be too hard to tell the difference between a Canada goose and a duck, but distinguishing between their feces is a little trickier. Budding animal trackers can use this fun guide to figure out which is which. Through engaging text and striking photographs, they'll also learn some important facts about each animal, including their habitats and behaviors. This winning volume is a must-read for every animal collection.