Books with author Elizabeth Lopez

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, Civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring book introduces students to the lives of notable women including Marie curie, clara barton, wilma rudolph, Rosa parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and Learning experience.

Meet five amazing kids who are helping to make the world a better place right in their own backyards! These kids have found ways to help others. And they all do different things. Their stories will inspire you to help others, too! This full-color nonfiction book introduces students to new vocabulary terms and concepts. It includes important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover.

This illustrated nonfiction series is a rollicking read through the fascinating, the funny, the absolutely awesome, and the positively wacky world of American history.The American colonies have had enough of British governance, British taxes, even British tea. They've decided it's time to form a United States of America.Sounds like war . . . Revolutionary War!From battlefield to Congress, the fight is on to win independence for the 13 colonies. And movers and shakers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and the Adams family are leading the charge!

The Prissy Sissy Tea Party Series of childrens books is centered around tea parties. The setting is a small town in the South. Sissys parents own a private school, LEcole Par Excellence and a bed and breakfast inn known as Magnolia Manor.The main character is Sissy, an eight year old, who is the product of a southern mother who believes strongly in maintaining the social graces, customs, and traditions of the past and a retired father who was a military officer, but is now headmaster of their private school. Sissy blends her mothers influence with her own travel experiences and exposure to various cultures made possible because of her fathers military assignments. She then tells her story in her own Prissy Sissy way.Her 4 best friends are Lauren, Zack, Alex, and Zeus, her Doberman Pinscher. There are several exchange students attending the school who will appear as special guests when a tea party focuses on their homeland.These books teach readers manners, tea etiquette, and the social graces.I am aware that todays world is one giant global society. Writing about other countries and studying their history and culture lend a cosmopolitan flavor to these books.Different tea customs are explored and put into practice at the tea table.Artistic and musical personalities are also an integral part of this series.Each book has a particular theme incorporating the aforementioned elements.Areas of interest:Vocabulary buildingMannersTea etiquetteHistoryCultural arts/music & artOther cultures and customsHumanitiesThese books would appeal to ages 4-10.

What do Khloe Thompson, Dylan Hirth, Maria Clara, Drew Frank, and Willow Phelps have in common? They are all kids who volunteer to make the world a better place! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this inspiring nonfiction reader details the contributions these young volunteers have made to hospitals, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and libraries. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and an index to increase understanding and improve academic vocabulary. The Reader's Guide and Try It! sections provide extensive language-development activities that will prompt critical thinking. Aligned with state and national standards, this text prepares students for college and career. Keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover with this intriguing text.