Books with author Maria Josepha Stanley

The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North America. Readers explore these and many other facts about the Delawares history, culture, and modern life. The detailed, accessible text is accompanied by both historical images and full-color photographs. Readers are given a focused look at the essential social studies curriculum topic of Native American history and culture while learning about the Delaware people.

The Wampanoag people traditionally called the area that would become Massachusetts and Rhode Island home. The Wampanoag people interacted with some of America’s earliest European settlers. Readers discover these and other facts about Wampanoag history and culture through detailed text that reflects social studies curriculum standards. Colorful photographs and historical images enhance the reading experience and provide readers with more information about the Wampanoag way of life. The Wampanoag people are a diverse group that’s made up of many tribes, and readers explore the traditions of these various tribes with each turn of the page.

The United States didn't expand from the 13 original states to its present size all at once. Many different events took place to shape the country into what it is today. Readers explore the details behind many of these events, including the purchase of Alaska and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. These essential social studies curriculum topics are introduced in a clear and engaging way. Carefully chosen primary sources and other historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this important period of U.S. expansion.

The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North America. Readers explore these and many other facts about the Delawares history, culture, and modern life. The detailed, accessible text is accompanied by both historical images and full-color photographs. Readers are given a focused look at the essential social studies curriculum topic of Native American history and culture while learning about the Delaware people.

Grizzly bears are powerful predators, and readers will enjoy learning fun facts about their hunting habits, their habitats, and their massive size. Informative text is presented alongside additional fact boxes and a helpful graphic organizer. A habitat map is also included to show readers where grizzly bears live in North America. Colorful photographs give readers an up-close look at these mighty mammals in their natural habitat. Fun text features and vibrant photographs make learning about essential science curriculum topicsincluding predator-prey relationships, life cycles, and conservationfun for even the most reluctant readers.

The Big Dipper is one of the most popular star formations. Readers will be able to find it easily after they learn important facts about its location, history, and the individual stars that form it. Every star formation has a story, and readers discover the story behind the Big Dipper while also exploring the fascinating branch of space science known as astronomy. Essential science curriculum topics are presented in an entertaining and interactive way, as readers are encouraged to look for the Big Dipper like budding astronomers. Bright photographs of these stars bring the world of astronomy to readers in an accessible way.

How did the Little Dipper get its name? How much smaller is it than the Big Dipper? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting to be discovered by readers with each turn of the page. Readers learn fun facts about the ways history and science come together in the study of star formations such as the Little Dipper. Detailed photographs of the Little Dipper allow readers to feel like young astronomers studying the stars up close. This engaging way of introducing important science curriculum topics is sure to hold readers’ interests.

Children learn from all sorts of teachers throughout their lives, not just the ones in school. In this entertaining book, readers follow along as a relatable narrator learns from his aunt. Familiar locations, such as the grocery store, help beginning readers and young listeners apply what they learn to everyday situations. Bright illustrations and close picture-text correlation help readers develop reading comprehension skills and reinforce key concepts such as counting and pet care. This engaging book shows that learning can be fun for all ages.