Books with author Jane Katirgis

Barack Obama made history on January 20, 2009, when he became the first African-American president of the United States. Relive the magic of that historic inauguration from the whistle stop train tour to the inaugural balls with stunning photos of President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, as well as the enormous crowds who traveled from all over the country to witness this important event in United States history. Young readers will enjoy all the photos and also learn about the inaugural process of ushering in a new U.S. president.

Lawyer, community leader, senator, father, husband. All these words describe Barack Obama. But none are as historic as these: first African-American president of the United States. From his childhood and student life, including Harvard Law School, to his days as senator and then president, this photo-biography celebrates the events in Barack Obama s life during his journey into history. Young readers will also enjoy some light-hearted photos of Obama at more casual outings, such as body surfing in Hawaii, and playing golf and basketball.

The problem-solving skills learned through STEM can take you to the next level in just about any career field. Learn all about the engineers who work with NASCAR, the design behind the GPS system in the cars we drive every day, and the engineers who start with a blueprint and turn it into a design! Improving the sound, safety measures, and ways in which cars can be better for our environment with the introduction of hybrid cars, which use less fuel and decrease the amount of pollutants into the atmosphere. Buckle up and learn all about a STEM field in cars. This book will allow students to analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

The great-granddaughter of a slave, Michelle Obama made history when she became the first African-American first lady of the United States. She is a hardworking wife, mother, Harvard graduate, and community volunteer who brings grace and style to a new era in the White House. From her childhood in Chicago to her days in the White House, this photo-biography celebrates the events in Michelle Obama s life during her journey into history. Kids will also enjoy some fun photos of Michelle riding a bike with her daughter and doing the hula hoop!