Books with author Laura Murray

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to armored vehicles, covering their crew, weapons, role in battle, and such defining features as their wheels. Includes TOC, labeled-image diagram, book references, glossary, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.

LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player whos been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A leprechaun is causing all kinds of trouble on St. Patrick's Day--but our popular Gingerbread Man is back to save the day!After a mischievous leprechaun makes a mess of the band room, the Gingerbread Man vows to catch him. He follows the leprechaun's clues all around the building finding chaos everywhere--even in the library! But then he finds the worst clue of all. It says the leprechaun's next target might be a house made of gingerbread! Luckily, the Gingerbread Man makes it to his classroom in time to set a trap for the leprechaun. He'll show that mischief maker that he messed with the wrong cookie this time. "I'm on a mission! I've got a good plan.I can catch him! I'm the Gingerbread Man!"

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to armored vehicles, covering their crew, weapons, role in battle, and such defining features as their wheels. Includes TOC, labeled-image diagram, book references, glossary, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.

The world of secret agents and covert operations captures the imagination— but what do we really know about spies? I Spy uncovers basic details of four countries' main espionage agencies, charting their origins, agents' training, and common tools. Famous (or infamous) double agents, moles, and other spies are featured as the text emphasizes that a spy's work is never done. Each book taps the reader's inner sleuth as it presents a "Top-Secret Activity" that can be carried out at home. An early reader's guide to Mossad spies, introducing Israeli espionage history, famous agents such as Cheryl Bentov, skills such as tailing, and the dangers all spies face.

Written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson addressed to King George III of England, the Declaration of Independence was a key document in shaping the course of American history and severing the colonies' ties to England. Young readers will learn about the events that led to the writing and creation of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on the colonists' lives, and why it is one of America's most significant symbols of liberty. Leveled, accessible text and primary-source images provide a close look at this key document and its impact on our nation.