Books with author Karen L. Kenney

This title will inform readers about James Meredith, a leader in the civil rights movement, who exercised his right to an equal education by applying to the University of Mississippi, and led a march through Mississippi to ensure the enforcement of civil rights for African Americans. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of slumber parties such as spa, art, camping and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own slumber party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making fabulous bracelet favors or a friend trivia game easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of theme parties such as vampire, magic, rock star and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own theme party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making a rock star necklace or detective badges easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Nurture the artistic side of kids and expose them to the decorative arts with this easy-to-understand title. Super Simple Glass Jar Art uses simple language and how-to photos to introduce early crafters to a variety of projects including a savings bank, a snow globe and more. Even seasoned crafters will be surprised by the ingenuity and functionality of these craft ideas! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the axolotl, or Mexican walking fish. Readers learn about this fully aquatic salamander and their status of nearly extinct. Includes a bit about their home in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. Learn about their feeding habits, predators, and life cycle. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--

The You Have a Pet What?! series introduces young readers to unusual pets through using a fun and factual approach to mastering early reading skills.With bold keywords and a Show What You Know section, Sugar Glider allows students to refer to details and examples in the text and provide a summary distinct from personal opinions or bias. Featuring 32 full-color pages, photographs, simple language, and text-based questions, this title encourages curiosity as well as reading comprehension.