Books with author James P. McDonald

After the cold of Winter, comes the warmth of Spring. I Am Spring takes young children on a journey through the many important events that occur uniquely in the beautiful growing season of Spring. From sprouting seeds to buzzing bees, children, preschool through first grade, will learn the important changes that happen during this season of rebirth.Bright and colorful pictures of busy landscapes full of life are great for keeping the attention of kids ages 3-7. Large print and illustrations make it a perfect classroom book for preschool, kindergarten and first grade.I Am Spring is a vibrant nonfiction book that represents the science of the season of Spring in a storytelling fashion that is excellent for kids 5-8.When the day becomes longer than the night, and the leaves begin to sprout on the bare branches, and bugs and animals that were hiding start to reappear, get ready, because that means Spring is here!

Across the solar system and on to the Milky Way!School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.

Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck is the perfect book for kids who love trucks. Bo is an unusual bear who appreciates problem-solving and building machines, but most importantly he loves to have fun. Children ages 4 to 7 who like to watch giant trucks, smash, climb, and crush anything in their path will be fascinated by the vibrant images of Bo the Bear driving around the monster truck that he built himself.Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck encourages the benefit of planning out a big project and working it through to the end. Kids will learn the value of planning, preparing, working hard, and troubleshooting when problems arise, along with the excitement of getting to have fun with what has been created. Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck is written in simple, easy to understand sentences with colorful illustrations for both boys and girls in grades kindergarten through first.

Get ready for an awesome outer space journey to visit Mars! Kids ages 3-7 will love this easy to follow book about planet Mars and its place in our solar system. Large colorful pictures will keep toddlers engaged and teach children a beginning awareness of space and astronomy. When kids gaze at the Moon and stars, they will have a new understanding of our far-off red neighbor that may soon be a planet that people actually visit.For other awesome space adventures for kids read: I Am Earth and I Am the Moon.

Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most famous dinosaurs ever found. Its giant size and mouthful of sharp teeth have caught the attention of young and old alike. Kids ages 3-7 will love the big colorful pictures showing the life and times of one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever walked the earth. Scientists have a new understanding of how T-Rex survived in its prehistoric world, and many paleontologists agree that the carnivorous dinosaur might have been covered in feathers instead of reptilian skin.Kids who are fascinated with dinosaur science, as well as the Earth sciences will love to hear and see the life of the great Tyrannosaurus rex.

I Am Earth introduces kids to the basic concepts of earth science while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our special planet through environmental awareness and sustainability. Keeping Earth a happy healthy place to live is important for everyone big and small. In this Earth science book for beginners, kids learn what makes our planet so uniquely special and how people can work together to keep it a healthy home. I Am Earth is a great way to start children at an early age to care for the environment by understanding why the environment is so important and what they can do to help keep nature in balance, like recycle, reuse and conserve. For all living creatures that call planet Earth home, every day is Earth Day! Bright, vivid illustrations will capture kids’ attention and keep learning fun. “Keep Earth a happy, healthy place to live!”

Across the solar system and on to the Milky Way!School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.

Hold on to your hats, And get ready to go. Because the rain's just begun, And it's time for the show. The adventures of Sami and Thomas Lamb. 63 pages of fantastically illustrated poems for kids that are sure to capture the reader's attention. Sami and Thomas Lamb will have you laughing in no time with their crazy adventure. Can you find the stuffie on every page?

Triceratops is the tough plant-eating dinosaur that kids love. In this dinosaur book for kids ages 3-8, children will learn about prehistoric life of the armored dinosaur that used to stand strong against giant predators like Tyrannosaurus rex and clever hunters like velociraptors. Triceratops was well equipped to battle the largest of foes and was one of the last dinosaurs to live on Earth.Large colorful images with interesting dinosaur and Earth science facts presented in a simple and easy to follow format, created for preschool through second-grade learners.Kids who are fascinated with the prehistoric giants of the animal kingdom will love to learn the life and times of Triceratops.