Books with author Kristy Holmes

How long does it take for a caterpillar to transform into a butterfly? What happens inside a cocoon? Questions such as these and more are answered in this exciting book about the life cycle of a butterfly, which addresses current science curriculum topics. The simple text is supplemented with vibrant, full-color photographs, helpful fact boxes, and informative diagrams to give readers a strong understanding of this essential elementary topic. The life cycle of a butterfly is a popular life cycle to study, and this book presents this familiar topic in a creative and fresh way.

From early democracy to the Olympics, the contributions of ancient Greece are still very much a part of today's world. However, this ancient civilization dissolved thousands of years ago. How and why did this impressive civilization fall? The answer to that question is found within the pages of this book, written especially for elementary readers. Historical images and important dates support social studies content, including the rise in the power of the Roman Empire, which eventually conquered the Greeks. With this knowledge, readers will better understand the influence and importance of this civilization hundreds of years after its decline.