Books with author Kay Murray

The first in the series "Children of the Quincy Valley", Lena, Pioneer Girl tells the story of Magdalena Weber, a German-Russian girl who emigrated to America with her family in 1904. They settled in the Quincy Valley, located in the Columbia Basin region of Washington State. This historical fiction combines facts of her life with the general experience of the German-Russian immigrant farm families of the era, including photographs of early Quincy. Over 100 years later, Weber descendants still live, work, and farm in the area today. Written by local author Karen Murray for the Quincy Valley Historical Society, cover art by Kelly Smothers, and illustrated by Kindra Ankey, this book is designed, not only as a reader for children, but also as an educational tool for both homeschool or classroom use. There are research projects, German words, and instructions on making a small quilt.

In this hilarious sequel to Emmabella's Christmas Alphabet, ten-year-old Emmabella Murray's quest to live a neatly ordered and arranged life is thwarted again as a moment of fame throws her life into disarray, a family holiday to the Lake District turns into a nightmare and she finds herself stuck up a mountain with the last person on earth she'd want to be stuck up a mountain with.Emmabella's Easter Alphabet is a tale of protest, infamy and pencils for children and adults who want to be children again.

"Key Words with Peter and Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. "Book 1c" continues Peter and Jane's adventures and introduces 20 new words such as 'ball', 'shop' and 'toy'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book "2a". "The Key Words with Peter and Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. "Series a": gradually introduces new words. "Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. "Series c": links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

When Arabella's father is nominated 'Bank Manager of the Year' by his head office, she never expects the prize to be a visit to South Africa, including a week's safari to see rhinos, elephants, lions and zebras in the wild, and she is absolutely thrilled. Arabella's even more thrilled when Great Aunt Agatha says that she's like to come as well. But the safari is distressingly marred by rhino horn poachers. Not prepared to let those involved get away with such horrible crimes, Arabella and Aunt Agatha investigate and are horrified to find the witchdoctor of a nearby village involved in an evil trade that stretches all the way back to England. Not only that, Arabella soon discovers that her main suspect is not all he appears, and that Aunt Agatha is what her parents always feared she might one day turn out to be.

"After many years of colonist uprisings, colonial Patriots finally decided to band together and fight for their independence from Great Britain Lexierican Revolution started off as a war between the colonists and the British Empire, but other countries eventually became involved. The war officially ended on September 3, 1783, giving the colonies their independence. In the years after the American Revolution, several other countries had revolutions, such as the French Revolution. It's important for your readers to learn that the American Revolution was certainly not the first revolution to occur in history, but it was one of the first revolutions felt throughout the world, and was indeed, entirely revolutionary."--Provided by publisher.

The eight parts of speech are the building blocks of language. Young language students will learn the ins-and-outs of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and more through this age-appropriate text. Each chapter is devoted to one part of speech, covering how, when, and why they’re used. A unique “Figure It Out” quiz featured on every spread prompts readers to actively engage with the material, while bright images and informative graphic organizers hold readers’ attention. A glossary and index provide opportunities for additional learning.

Provide young learners with a straightforward explanation of verb tenses and a kid-friendly introduction to irregular verb forms. Theyll also learn about the advantages of picking the perfect verb and get tips for figuring out the meaning of verbs from context, affixes, and root words. Figure It Out questions on each spread let readers test themselves on the content. A great, sorely needed resource! Tied to the Common Core Grade 3 Language Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1, 1a, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2, 2e, 3, 4.

Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples of both similes and metaphors. This text will help young readers build their reading comprehension, and along the way, unlock a world of core language skills that will make their own writing fuller and richer. A quiz question on each spread prompts readers to critically think about the concepts presented in the text. Engaging visuals, a glossary, and index provide opportunities for additional learning.