Books with author Henry Abbot

When a snowstorm is on its way, the town knows to call their snowplow drivers. These giant trucks keep our roads safe and clear in the winter. In this new fiction title, an engaging narrator imagines what it would be like to be behind the wheel of a snowplow. Readers join in on the fun as the narrator clears huge piles of snow and keeps the roads safe. With enjoyable language and colorful illustrations, readers will love reading this fun story. This title is also a perfect selection for companion reading with younger children.

Police cars are one of the most important vehicles around. They bring police officers where they need to go. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator gets the chance to drive a police car all over town. Readers are invited to come along for the ride as the narrator learns all about how to drive a police car. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text bring this imaginative narrative to life. Beginning readers will find this title fun to read, and its a perfect choice to read out loud to younger children.

When theres a fire, theres only one vehicle that takes firemen and firewomen where they need to go. Its a fire truck! In this imaginative fiction title, a relatable narrator gets behind the wheel of a fire truck as it races to help. Readers learn all about what its like to drive this fascinating truck, as well as what it takes to help out in an emergency. Beginning readers and younger children will enjoy reading these stories, which are presented through accessible text and fun illustrations.

When a snowstorm is on its way, the town knows to call their snowplow drivers. These giant trucks keep our roads safe and clear in the winter. In this new fiction title, an engaging narrator imagines what it would be like to be behind the wheel of a snowplow. Readers join in on the fun as the narrator clears huge piles of snow and keeps the roads safe. With enjoyable language and colorful illustrations, readers will love reading this fun story. This title is also a perfect selection for companion reading with younger children.

When a snowstorm is on its way, the town knows to call their snowplow drivers. These giant trucks keep our roads safe and clear in the winter. In this new fiction title, an engaging narrator imagines what it would be like to be behind the wheel of a snowplow. Readers join in on the fun as the narrator clears huge piles of snow and keeps the roads safe. With enjoyable language and colorful illustrations, readers will love reading this fun story. This title is also a perfect selection for companion reading with younger children.

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the worlds best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text thats designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers walk away knowing how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the worlds best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text thats designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers walk away knowing how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.

A healthy, thriving life begins at home. What kind of home that is depends on who—or what—you’re talking about. This text takes readers inside an ant nest, inviting them to explore the network of tunnels and chambers these amazing architects construct. The text’s information-rich content supports elementary science curricula, allowing readers to identify the relationship between an ant’s home and their social behavior, food-finding techniques, and general survival. Detailed photographs, helpful diagrams, and interesting fact boxes supplement the text’s informative yet engaging subject matter.

Muskrat City/ Camps and Trails is a classic short story collection by Henry Abbott. The Irish cook one day proposed to the ship's captain the following conundrum: "Is anny thin' lost whin yeez know where 'tis?" The Captain assured him that in such case the thing was not lost. And Dennis responded: "Well, thin, shure, the ta-kettle is safe, for 'tis in the bottom av the ocean." Bige and I thought we were lost. We did not know the way to our destination. We did not know the way back home. But realizing that we were in the heart of the trackless forest, we knew we were perfectly safe.