Books with author Elizabeth Morrow

The Gemini constellation looks like twins in the sky. Readers discover where to find Gemini and what other astronomical phenomena occur near this constellation, including the amazing Geminid meteor shower. While readers explore important science curriculum topics, they also learn about mythology as they discover the story of Castor and Pollux, the namesakes of Gemini’s two brightest stars. Stunning space photographs make this a reading experience that’s both educational and entertaining. Readers will be eager to go outside and look for Gemini themselves once they reach the final page.

Readers see nickels often in their everyday lives. These coins can be used to teach basic math skills, such as skip-counting and addition. As they read, they also learn concepts that commonly appear in elementary social studies curricula, such as early American history. The close relationship between the text and detailed photographs help build strong reading comprehension skills, and a picture glossary helps build vocabularies. Exciting designs hold readers’ interests with each turn of the page. Whose house is on the back of the nickel? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover!

Working with measurements and data is an essential skill for all math students. Readers are introduced to concepts such as describing and comparing measurable attributes and sorting objects into categories. Each skill is explained with the help of accessible text and bright images. A trip through town provides an engaging context for readers to learn about the measurable attributes of various familiar objects. Written to reflect the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, the text highlights standard K.MD.A.1.

In some parts of the world, students go to school all year. Is this a good idea? Readers ask themselves this question as they explore different arguments for and against year-round schooling. As they discover these different points of view, they learn the importance of respecting other opinions. The informative main text is supplemented by fact boxes, which readers can use to develop their own informed opinion on this topic. Full-color photographs and a helpful graphic organizer enhance the reading experience, keeping young readers engaged as they develop essential critical-thinking skills.

Jaguars are the largest cats in North America, and readers learn all about their amazing lives as they explore common science curriculum topics, such as life cycles and predator-prey relationships. Vibrant photographs of these massive predators in the wild are presented alongside main text that is both factual and fun for young readers. Exciting fact boxes present additional information, and a color-coded habitat map shows where jaguars live in North America. A detailed graphic organizer presents another avenue through which readers can learn new information about these cool cats.