Books with author Liza Donnelly

Sally's family doesn't believe her when she says there's a hippo in the yard—but that's not the only surprise in this Level F book for emerging readers. "I don't think so, dear," says her mom. So Sally just takes some lettuce to feed the hungry hippo. Dad doesn't believe her about the tiger, and Nana won't put down her knitting to go see the koalas in the hammock. Lively illustrations by The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly capture the hilarity of a garage full of zebras—and the satisfying shock on everyone's face when it turns out the zoo animals have escaped. . . . and Sally knows just where to find them! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! For kids who've mastered the earlier levels, Level F readers feature longer, more varied sentences, and encourage kids to decode new multi-syllable words in addition to recognizing sight words. Stories are more complex, and the illustrations provide support and additional detail.

Find out what's waiting at the end of the rainbow in this Level E book, perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. When a glorious, colorful rainbow spreads across the sky after a storm, a girl wonders what might be at the end. Setting out, she gathers traveling companions—a cat, a turtle, a horse. Everyone is excited! But even though the rainbow disappears before they reach the end, it's all right—they found something even better. . . new friends! Gentle pen-and-watercolor illustrations by The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly enhance the simple story, giving hints to what everyone expects to find at the end of their journey. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! With an even wider range of high-frequency vocabulary, Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included.

I Like to Read® Books for Beginning Readers• More than 70 fun-to-read books for new readers• Guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards• Award-winning easy reader series, created by acclaimed author-illustrators including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors• Levels A though D for kindergarten readers; levels D through G for early first grade readers When Sally informs her mom that there is a hippo in the yard, Sally’s mother is dismissive. “I don’t think so, dear,” she tells her daughter, barely looking up from her lunch. “I will give it some lettuce,” Sally says, grabbing a leaf from her mom’s bowl. Hippo is happy, but now the tiger in the tree is hungry. Sally's father is also disbelieving, so Sally just feeds the big cat some tuna. As with her parents, Sally’s sister is unmoved by her tale of zebras in the garage, and even Nana refuses to set her knitting aside when Sally tells her about bears in the hammock. Meanwhile, the phone rings, and the family is in for a shock. Zoo animals are on the loose! A frantic search finds Sally atop a hippo in their yard, along with several other satisfied animal friends.

This book is written principally for the use of the non-academic apprentice electrician. Its practical spproach will supply the reader with the confidence and knowledtge that is necessary to enable him to carry out his everyday work in an efficient manner and will help to prepare him for theCity and Guilds certificate in Electrical Installation. The work will also be of interest to those in the industry wishing to brush up on the subject.The book gives practical information on the various types of wiring used in domestic and industrial installations. Starting with Ohm's Law, it uses simple equations throughout for resistance, current, power, heating effect, etc., so that the basic theory is well covered. It goes on to circuits,bells, batteries, motors, certification and lighting.In this third edition great care has been taken to ensure that the units, symbols, circuit diagrams and abbreviations comply with the current I.E.E. regulations and B.S. 3939.Recent City and Guilds examination questions have been added to the text.The craft student will find the volume fully comprehensive, clear and well illustrated.