Books with author Mary Boney

T Is for Twins pairs each letter of the alphabet with an adorable color photograph of a set of twins and an insightful rhyme. This celebration of “twinship” teaches the ABCs by placing appropriate language on each page to reinforce the letter/sound relationship. The book features children of different races and ethnicities as well as a set of differently abled twins, giving it universal appeal. Included is a clear acrylic pocket where parents can insert a picture of their twins to personalize the book for the whole family.

How have termite mounds and snail shells inspired building designs? Learn about some of the best building designs and inventions that have been borrowed from the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and STEAM initiatives.

A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. In parts of the United States, herds of wild ponies still roam free. The most famous wild ponies live on Assateague Island, off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The animals on the Virginia side of the island the Chincoteague ponies are owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Every year, the fire department sells some of the ponies to raise money that will help care for the rest of the herd. Thousands of people attend the auction, and a few walk away proud owners of new pet ponies. Owning a Chincoteague pony isn t for everyone. Find out what it takes to own a wild Chincoteague pony, and you can decide if the payoff years of faithful companionship will be worth your while.