Books with author Elaine Landau

What's that dog with the shiny coat, floppy ears, and cheerful spirit? It's the cocker spaniel! Cocker spaniels are active dogs with a loving nature and lots of pep. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a cocker fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its popularity as a celebrity pet to its history as a hunting dog in Spain. You'll also want to find out how to care for the cocker spaniel. So check out this go-to guide for cocker lovers―and learn all about why cocker spaniels are the best breed there is!

What's that dog with the massive body, wide head, and drooping cheeks? It's the Saint Bernard! Saint Bernards are courageous dogs with kind hearts and even-tempered personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a Saint Bernard fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its muscular frame and keen sense of smell to its history as a search and rescue dog in Switzerland. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Saint Bernard. So check out this go-to guide for Saint Bernard lovers—and learn all about why Saint Bernards are the best breed there is!

What’s that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat?It’s the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever―and it’s easy to see why. If you’re an American shorthair fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the American shorthair. So check out this go-to guide for American shorthair lovers―and learn all about why American shorthairs are the best breed there is!

What’s that dog with the curly coat, good looks, and keen intelligence? It’s the poodle! Poodles come in three sizes and different colors, so poodle lovers can pick their favorite! Poodle owners think they have the best dog ever - and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a poodle fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its friendly, people-pleasing nature to its history as a working dog in Germany. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the poodle. So check out this go-to guide for poodle lovers - and learn all about why poodles are the best breed there is!

Discover the signifigance of the bald eagle as an American symbol.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book describes the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle, and discusses how the bird became the symbol of the United States, what makes it both appropriate and inappropriate as a national emblem, its endangerment and protection, and its use as a symbol.

The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to the beat of the two drummers in her band Suga Mama. But are the drums right for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional drummers like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good drummer needs. Discover whether the drums are your best choice for making music.

Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to country and even rock. But is the flute the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional flutists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good flutist needs. Discover whether the flute is your best choice for making music.

What’s that graceful cat with the dark markings on its ears, face, legs, and tail? ? It’s the Siamese! Siamese are pretty felines with slim legs and wedge-shaped heads. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a Siamese fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its beautiful sky-blue eyes to the way its meow sounds like a baby’s cry. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the Siamese. So check out this go-to guide for Siamese lovers—and learn all about why Siamese are the best breed there is!

Learn how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book recounts the origins of the desire for independence in the colonies that would become the United States, the events that led to open rebellion, and how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and discusses its meaning.

What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a shih tzu fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its sweet nature and love of people to its history as a pampered pooch in China and Tibet. You'll also want to find out how to care for the shih tzu. So check out this go-to guide for shih tzu lovers―and learn all about why shih tzus are the best breed there is!

What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to care for the ragdoll. So check out this go-to guide for ragdoll lovers—and learn all about why ragdolls are the best breed there is!