Books with author Devon McKinney

This book brings readers face-to-face with the stinging backyard pest we all love to hate—the wasp. Readers will learn about wasp anatomy, behavior, and habitat, as well as its ability to make nests and form colonies. This book also explores the difference between social and solitary wasps, and which wasps to watch out for. Color photographs bring readers up close to this creepy critter, as engaging text and fact boxes hook the reader’s interest. This information-rich and exciting book is well supported by life sciences curricula. Readers’ minds are sure to buzz with compelling facts about this backyard beast!

Understanding the principles of base ten is essential to understanding numbers and operations. Students will become familiar with the concept of place value through engaging narratives and real-life situations. Students will then be challenged to use place value in the context of algebraic operations, demonstrating the knowledge they’ve gained from reading. Eye-catching visuals help walk readers through the math problems, while age-appropriate language encourages learning. Readers will use the principles of place value to learn interesting facts about our nation’s most important monuments. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 2.NBT.B.9.

Did someone call a firefighter? Readers will love reading about this high-interest career through the scope of the tools firefighters use. They’ll learn about the special clothing firefighters wear to keep themselves safe, as well as the tools that help them get into buildings and put out fires. Each tool has both a description and an explanation of its function, which are supplemented by vivid visuals to give a concrete understanding of the tool. A graphic organizer ends the book in a way that makes the material memorable. Fascinating facts about firefighters and their tools will spark the interest of even the most reluctant reader.

This book brings readers face-to-face with the stinging backyard pest we all love to hatethe wasp. Readers will learn about wasp anatomy, behavior, and habitat, as well as its ability to make nests and form colonies. This book also explores the difference between social and solitary wasps, and which wasps to watch out for. Color photographs bring readers up close to this creepy critter, as engaging text and fact boxes hook the readers interest. This information-rich and exciting book is well supported by life sciences curricula. Readers minds are sure to buzz with compelling facts about this backyard beast!

The Lewis and Clark expedition was an 8,000-mile journey that changed the United States forever. This volume introduces students to the history and politics of the Louisiana Purchase and westward expansion while exploring the adventures and challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery on their expedition. Readers meet important historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. Primary sources allow readers to connect with historical context and place themselves in the time period. Accessible text and accompanying visuals will make the Lewis and Clark expedition come to life.

This book is sure to grab the attention of readers who love coding and computers. Readers will enjoy learning about STEM through the lens of a career as a software developer. The book introduces readers to the creative minds who develop computer programs and applications. Readers will learn how software developers use STEM every day, and how someone can land a job in this exciting field. Engaging text is illustrated with bright images to allow readers to fully grasp the topic. Readers will love fun features, such as fact boxes and graphic organizers. This book is an excellent guide to computers, careers, and STEM concepts.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the great anthem of our nation. This book introduces readers to this special song, the story behind it, and why we still sing it today. Readers will love following the main character as they learn how to sing the Star-Spangled Banner in music class. Illustrations help tell both the main characters story and that of Francis Scott Key. Young readers will enjoy following this engaging yet simple text about the United States anthem.

This book is sure to grab the attention of readers who love coding and computers. Readers will enjoy learning about STEM through the lens of a career as a software developer. The book introduces readers to the creative minds who develop computer programs and applications. Readers will learn how software developers use STEM every day, and how someone can land a job in this exciting field. Engaging text is illustrated with bright images to allow readers to fully grasp the topic. Readers will love fun features, such as fact boxes and graphic organizers. This book is an excellent guide to computers, careers, and STEM concepts.

"How Santa Came To Be" is a seven day before Christmas read aloud bedtime story. The story will take children who still believe on a captive and fun filled journey through the life of a twelve year old boy by the name of Kris Kringle. It will tell about helping and caring for others where Kris grew up and the magical note that set him on the path to be Santa. And we can't forget about Blitzen once he arrived at Santa's workshop. He was more then a handful and always seemed to get into trouble in the most hilarious ways. This heartwarming, lighthearted story is one that the entire family will enjoy and want to share in and will have that little "Santa Believer" not being able to wait until the next chapter is read.

"How Santa Came To Be" is a seven day before Christmas read aloud bedtime story. The story will take children who still believe on a captive and fun filled journey through the life of a twelve year old boy by the name of Kris Kringle. It will tell about helping and caring for others where Kris grew up and the magical note that set him on the path to be Santa. And we can't forget about Blitzen once he arrived at Santa's workshop. He was more then a handful and always seemed to get into trouble in the most hilarious ways. This heartwarming, lighthearted story is one that the entire family will enjoy and want to share in and will have that little "Santa Believer" not being able to wait until the next chapter is read.