Books with author Lisa Harrington

Do you know how to stay safe on the Internet? Or what to do if your house catches on fire? Kid-friendly text and engaging photographs help you develop essential safety awareness-and build confidence in how to handle dangerous situations! With this book, readers will gain knowledge of vital fire-prevention tips and how to stay safe if a fire breaks out.

An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at this joyous African-American holiday.

Thousands of schoolchildren have read the adventures of Dickon, the English boy who was rescued from a shipwreck by the Lenape Indians, told in The Indians of New Jersey by M. R. Harrington. Now they and others can follow Dickon's further adventures in The Iroquois Trail. As Dickon and his companions travel the Iroquois Trail in search of his Lenape brother, Little-Bear, they learn the ways of the Onondagas, Senecas, Mohawks, Oneidas, and Cayugas. Dickon tells his own story, describing the day-to-day activities in the villages along the trail—their ways of making clothing, weapons, household articles, and ornaments, and how they hunt, cook, travel, and worship. He meets Hiawatha, Deganawide, Jigonsasay, and other Indian leaders. His tale is accompanied by line drawings that vividly portray the art of making baskets, moccasins, bows and arrows, clothing, and other everday articles. These illustrations are done by Don Perceval, a renowned artist and specialist on Indians. This exciting adventure story incorporates [Harrington's] vast knowledge of Indian life, lore, and crafts.--New Jersey Education Association Review Young readers are sure to enjoy the fascinating illustrations. --The Home News

Climb aboard a red, green, blue, or silver tractor as you plow through the pages of this terrific book. A Tractor Goes Farming begins in the spring and moves chronologically through the growing season. From pulling a plow or powering a round baler, to scooping with a farm loader, this book shows the tractor performing tasks that many kids have never seen but are a part of a tractor s work day. Give your kids the opportunity to learn about a tractor s role on the farm. Ages 3 and up

Jane Williams is an 11-year-old girl growing up in 1970s New Zealand, a farming nation at the bottom of the world. Living on the outskirts of a small rural town, her family have no telephone, no fridge, and use an outside toilet. However, the family does own a promising racehorse, Jane’s pride and joy — Rosabelle. When the family falls on tough times, Jane finds out that all is not as it seems in Woodville. With the help of her Italian best-friend and Scottish teacher, will Jane be able to uncover the town's and her own family's secrets and save Rosabelle before it’s too late?

It is Washington, August 24, 1814, and the presidents house is burning. Percival Mouse and his wife, Annie, have known for years this was coming, and they are not unprepared. They have risked everything to live in this time and place, hoping to save their present and future families. Their enemy, Balfour, a red dog of war, killed Percys father and has arrived with Admiral Cockburn, commander of the English troops, hoping to destroy the entire mouse family. This is how life in the presidents house is for one mouse family. Rod Harringtons Percival, a Mouse in the Presidents House combines fantasy and history to create an entertaining and interesting book. The Mouse family finds itself involved in historical events and close companions with many important historical figures of the times. Among them is Percivals friend, Benjamin Banneker, Americas first black man of science, who uses his knowledge of the universe and the physics of time travel for good, even from beyond his humble grave in Maryland. Readers will find themselves caught up in the history of the United States through the eyes and experiences of some of the countrys smallest citizens.

Practicing good habits and Godly manners is becoming a lost art, yet young people are still interested in projecting a poised, mannerly appearance. Girls can discover in this exciting new book how to become a princess inside and out. Being a princess is more than what we see on the outside; a true princess knows her spiritual worth and allows her inner beauty to enhance her outward appearance. The Official Princess Handbook covers topics such as manners, beauty, health and hygiene, poise, and more, while showing girls the Scriptural basis for all good behavior.