Books with author Kathleen O'Connor PhD

Being home to New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is just one claim to fame of the Northeast region. These states boast beautiful Atlantic coasts, picturesque views from the towering ranges of the Appalachian Mountains, and historic sites directly tied to the founding of the nation. Readers explore the regions fun and fascinating destinations in this book. With detailed locale descriptions, historical tidbits, and great side-trip suggestions, the content introduces readers to the great Northeast. Fact boxes and colorful photographs will persuade readers to hop in the car and really take a trip!

The Komodo dragon was unknown to those living outside of its home islands until only about 100 years ago. Since then, this fierce predator has spawned many myths and fascinated scientists and reptile lovers from all over the world. Readers will find out the truth about dragon life through accessible science content and vivid photographs. While Komodo dragons dont breathe fire, theyre still pretty wild reptiles.

The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of US spiceand not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique US region through colorful photographs and cool destination recommendations. An introduction to the major geographic features and the region's big, bustling cities will engage readers as well as augment information learned in the classroom. Fact boxes add even more exciting trivia about one of the fastest-growing US regions!

The biggest iguanas can be up to seven feet long. While that sounds like an awfully large lizard, iguanas arent a threat to humansor anything else but plants. Readers are introduced to the life of this popular pet in the wild through detailed content about an iguanas life cycle, and learn about the many kinds living in the Americas. Cool, full-color photographs of iguanas in their natural habitats will keep readers fascinated while absorbing science content on every page.

To some people around the world, the gecko is just another household pest. To others, geckos are household pets. This book introduces readers to all kinds of geckos, including the wild web-footed gecko of Africas Namib Desert and the tokay gecko living in the tank at the pet store. While they learn fascinating science facts about the gecko life cycle, readers will enjoy full-color photographs of these cool reptiles walking on ceilings and smelling with their tongues. Fascinating fact boxes will grab future herpetologists and lovers of all things scalyjust like a geckos sticky feet grab a tree branch.

"There's so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winder, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Inside a colorful layout, the main text is written with struggling readers in mind, giving clear, concise explanations in understandable language to propel these readers to classroom success. Graphic organizers reinforce important topics for visual learners and those using the books as a "crash course" review of heat."--