Books with author Martha E.H. Rustad

A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel's class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!

In Orange, early readers will learn about the different foods, insects, and rocks that are orange. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of orange, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color orange online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Orange also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Orange is part of Jump! s Colors in Nature series.

In Touching, early readers will discover how the brain senses touch, and how we use this sense to learn about our surroundings. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore one of the five senses. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of the skin, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about touching online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Touching also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Touching is part of Jump! s Senses in My World series.

In Bullfrogs, emergent readers will learn about the life of a bullfrog. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover that bullfrogs wake up when the sun goes down. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a bullfrog's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bullfrogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bullfrogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Bullfrogs is part of Jump!’s My First Animal Library series.

A dog might be your best friend, but all dogs are not created equally. Read about your favorite breeds to find out the unique differences. Whether your students are dog lovers or trying to pick out a new pet, these books provide good nonfiction reading practice for those in the lower grades. A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the boxer dog breed. Describes this dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.