Books with author Kathleen O'Connor PhD

The great outdoors is the best playground there is! A tree house can be an enchanted castle. An open field can be a great battlefield. From nature walks to imaginative play, the ideas in this beautiful book will help readers get creative with their outdoor play. Age-appropriate content and language perfect for new readers encourages getting outside to enjoy nature and be active with friends and family. Full-color photographs correlate with the accessible text aiding readers' understanding and inspiring them to play outside.

The region around the Chesapeake Bay is growing every year. Industries such as seafood and manufacturing contribute to the economy, but tourism continues to be big business for cities near the bay. Readers will visit the active inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland, and the beautiful beaches of Virginia through vivid photographs and concise descriptions of their famous landmarks and historic sites. With an introduction to the Chesapeake Bay through some of its biggest attractions, readers will encounter the regions geography, wildlife, and history, adding to curriculum learning. Detailed sidebars will offer fun facts, population statistics, and present even more places to explore around the Chesapeake Bay.

The park is a great place to practice opposites. Readers learn a key language arts concept with the easy-to-read content presented in this book, including a range of concept examples from up and down through big and small. This is a fascinating introduction to a common lesson taught in the classroom. Full-color photographs enhance fun examples and engage new readers by using a familiar setting.

There are several kinds of White House workers. Some work with the president in the West Wing, dealing with laws, the press, and other governmental information. Others take care of the First Familys needs in the White House Residence, such as maids, chauffeurs, and chefs. Still more patrol the grounds, protecting the most famous house in the United States. Readers will learn to appreciate the many behind-the-scenes workers who make the Executive Mansion run smoothly. Fun fact boxes and colorful photographs entice readers to go experience the White House themselves.

The Founding Fathers made Congress two houses for a reason. The Senate gives every state equal representation, while the House of Representatives allows states with a larger population a bigger voice in government. Learning how this system works is an important piece of understanding how laws are made in the United States. This book breaks down the many jobs of Congress as well as the specific qualifications needed to be a representative or senator. Written simply and clearly, the social studies content can aid any student looking to better understand how Congress works.

Taking care of a home takes up a lot of time, unless you have help. This book encourages readers to begin taking responsibility for cleaning up after themselves by making it fun. Accessible language and age-appropriate text is paired with full-color photographs of kids having a great time both playing cleanup and actually tidying up their toys to show readers what they can do to help their family. By highlighting tasks young readers can accomplish on their own, the main text inspires cheerful helpers and future neatness.