Books with author Jennifer Kalis

What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

Why did the Pilgrims and other settlers come to North America? How did American Indians react to white settlers on their land? How was North America changed by the colonists? The colonization of the New World led to major changes for both European colonists and the native peoples who already lived there. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn all about the historic changes that took place in the land and various people's lives at the beginning of Colonial America.

Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the can opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ever heard of a portable radio hat? Not many people have, but someone invented it. Get the inside scoop on these odd contraptions and many more weird inventions.

"Frankie's New Beginning" is the true story of a young Pit Bull starting his new life. After being abandoned at an animal shelter, Frankie was fostered (then adopted) and began to see what a full life was supposed to be. This story book filled with real photos of Frankie from his first day at the shelter to his first birthday (6 months later) shows children that Pit Bulls can be sweet, loving pets doing fun, everyday things.

This adults coloring book is a fantastic collection of more than 50 stress relieving animal designs that will provide you hours of fun, relaxation, and stress relief. No matter what level you are at, you can as much enjoy these specially designed patterns as it is said that "There's no wrong way to color!"- Over 50 animal designs.- Each image is printed on one sheet to minimize scoring and bleed-through- Specially designed pattern for relaxation- Great for every skill levels