Books with author Elaine McKinnon

Dingoes are the wild canines of the Australian Outback. Readers will enjoy this insiders look into the life of a dingo, including its habitat, anatomy, diet, and behavior. Are dingoes harmful to humans? Are humans harmful to dingoes? This book covers these important questions and more as it takes readers on a trip to wild Australia. Color photographs bring readers face to face with these fierce wild dogs, while fun facts hook them and keep them reading.

Dingoes are the wild canines of the Australian Outback. Readers will enjoy this insiders look into the life of a dingo, including its habitat, anatomy, diet, and behavior. Are dingoes harmful to humans? Are humans harmful to dingoes? This book covers these important questions and more as it takes readers on a trip to wild Australia. Color photographs bring readers face to face with these fierce wild dogs, while fun facts hook them and keep them reading.

Vets save animals’ lives every day! This book follows a narrator as they bring their dog to the vet. The narrator watches the vet check the dog’s weight, heart, and fur, among other things. Readers will love the colorful illustrations and exciting text about a trip to the vet. Emerging readers, as well as younger listeners, will learn about the important role vets play in their community.

This book brings readers up close with North Americas far-ranging wild dogthe coyote. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this backyard animal, which is known for its nighttime calls and knack for scavenging. The book also introduces readers to the coyotes anatomy and behavior, as well as its interactions with humans. Readers will love the vivid photographs that accompany engaging text, a pairing which lends itself to teaching important curricula-based life science topics. Fun fact boxes encourage the reader to deepen their understanding of the wonderfully wild world of coyotes.

Vets save animals lives every day! This book follows a narrator as they bring their dog to the vet. The narrator watches the vet check the dogs weight, heart, and fur, among other things. Readers will love the colorful illustrations and exciting text about a trip to the vet. Emerging readers, as well as younger listeners, will learn about the important role vets play in their community.

This book takes readers on the adventure of a lifetime! Readers follow a beetle’s life cycle as it grows from an egg to a larva to a pupa, and finally, a full-sized insect. Age-appropriate text breaks down the concept of life cycles, while vivid imagery enhances the young reader’s learning experience. The text is supplemented by a life cycle diagram to help readers visualize life cycle concepts and gain a deeper understanding of elementary life science.

Vets save animals’ lives every day! This book follows a narrator as they bring their dog to the vet. The narrator watches the vet check the dog’s weight, heart, and fur, among other things. Readers will love the colorful illustrations and exciting text about a trip to the vet. Emerging readers, as well as younger listeners, will learn about the important role vets play in their community.

This book brings readers up close with North Americas far-ranging wild dogthe coyote. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this backyard animal, which is known for its nighttime calls and knack for scavenging. The book also introduces readers to the coyotes anatomy and behavior, as well as its interactions with humans. Readers will love the vivid photographs that accompany engaging text, a pairing which lends itself to teaching important curricula-based life science topics. Fun fact boxes encourage the reader to deepen their understanding of the wonderfully wild world of coyotes.

Readers will delight in the high-interest educational topics addressed in this book, which is aligned to the 2nd grade Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Age-appropriate language, vivid imagery, and a relatable narrative will grab students' attention, keeping them engaged while also equipping them with the skills they need to become thoughtful readers. This book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index. Rosen Common Core Readers can be paired with InfoMax Common Core Readers to provide another perspective to parallel topics. Readers will learn the science behind magnets in this book, which satisfies RI.2.2. and L.2.5b.