Books with author Kathleen O'Connor PhD

Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words Im sorry should be used, including scenarios they may encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better everyone feels when an apology is given.

The First Lady has no official duties. She doesnt even have to be the presidents wife! In fact, precedent and the personality of each First Lady have shaped the role of the First Lady. Readers will learn the jobs First Ladies have taken on during the course of US history. Including historical information supporting the social studies curriculum, the main content introduces many past First Ladies. Full-color images add to the historical context. Readers will enjoy a timeline of First Lady firsts as well as entertaining fact boxes.

US presidents have lived at the White House since 1800. Some have added amenities, such as the movie theater, while others have made their mark by preserving historic fixtures and items. Readers are introduced to the bustling life of the White House, from the business of the West Wing to the East Wings homey kitchen. Full-color photographs of past presidents and First Families add to the historical information about the Presidents Palace. Fun fact boxes give additional, interesting detail. This inventive look at the best-known house in America will leave readers begging for a tour!

Insect fossils are among the oldest animal fossils scientists have found. Ancient arthropod fossils found in the ocean and rare butterfly imprints are explored as well as the evolution of modern insects with easy-to-read explanations. Filled with detailed, colorful photographs of real insect fossils, this book will assist young readers in learning how insect fossils form and how old the ant really is.

The true story of Harriet Tubmans rise from slavery to freedom is one of the most inspirational in US history. She didnt only free herselfshe freed hundreds of others! Readers will be immersed in the amazing life of Harriet Tubman, as well as introductions to information included in the social studies curriculum, such as the Civil War and Underground Railroad. Historical images and accessible language allow readers to explore an era much different from their own and learn from a life of courage, dedication, and selflessness.

The First Lady has no official duties. She doesnt even have to be the presidents wife! In fact, precedent and the personality of each First Lady have shaped the role of the First Lady. Readers will learn the jobs First Ladies have taken on during the course of US history. Including historical information supporting the social studies curriculum, the main content introduces many past First Ladies. Full-color images add to the historical context. Readers will enjoy a timeline of First Lady firsts as well as entertaining fact boxes.

Early in US history, the Chesapeake Bay region became home to many people. Its navigable waterways, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenes drew first Native American tribes, and then settlers by the thousands. Today, it continues to grow! Through historical facts, maps, and detailed sidebars, readers will learn all about the growth of the Chesapeake Bay region. Including demographic and population statistics and a close look at the major industries, the book will immerse readers in the people of this unique estuary. Vivid photographs will introduce the basic geography of the region, while readers take on conservation concepts that come with a growing population.