Books with author Matt Fitzgerald

How do firefighters help us stay safe? Readers explore the exciting world of firefighters, learning fun fact along the way about the brave men and women whove chosen this career. Vibrant photographs of firefighters in action are closely aligned to the age-appropriate text. This close relationship helps young readers develop strong comprehension skills. In addition, a colorful picture glossary is included to help early learners build their vocabulary. As readers learn about firefighters, they gain a deeper understanding of the role of a community helper, which is an essential part of curricula for early learners.

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about quarters unlocks important facts that support both math and social studies curriculum topics. Readers practice addition with quarters, and they also learn the history behind the symbols on the quarter. Unfamiliar terms are made clear in a helpful picture glossary, and the close picture-text correlation on each page improves reading comprehension. Detailed photographs presented in an eye-catching way help readers visualize each new fact they learn about quarters.

Rupert had an attitude.He thought he was better than all the other trees. Better than the ash, the elm, the birch, even better than the maple. Rupert, the sturdy oak, grew acorns. Acorns fed all the forest animals: the squirrels, the deer and the lowly blind moles all depended on Rupert's acorns to get through the winter.Rupert was proud of that. Too proud.So proud that no birds would nest in Rupert's great branches. They didn't like being around someone who thought he was a little better than all the rest. The other trees couldn't be bothered with him either. Rupert was lonely.Rupert, the Sturdy Oak Tree tells the story of the change of heart Rupert must undergo to finally become part of the forest's family of trees and teaches its young listeners the value of being friendly and of seeing the worth in all others.J. Fitzgerald is the mother of five children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and she has been reading children's stories to all of them. She also loves to draw and has created all of the illustrations in Rupert, the Sturdy Oak Tree. Ms. Fitzgerald grew up on a farm and so easily writes stories about those things that she observed there as a child.

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about quarters unlocks important facts that support both math and social studies curriculum topics. Readers practice addition with quarters, and they also learn the history behind the symbols on the quarter. Unfamiliar terms are made clear in a helpful picture glossary, and the close picture-text correlation on each page improves reading comprehension. Detailed photographs presented in an eye-catching way help readers visualize each new fact they learn about quarters.

Undisputed king of jazz-age writing, F. Scott Fitzgerald perfectly encapsulated all the glamour and despair of 1920s' society. These three short stories are supreme examples of his craft. With wealth and privileges beyond measure, 'rich boy' Anson Hunter had every reason to expect life to be a breeze. Yet one by one his dreams fade away, leaving him with nothing. Slowly, painfully he realises that beneath the sparkle and fizz of his glittering life lies only failure and disillusionment - the self-same emptiness that pervades the beautiful people of The Last of the Belles and The Bridal Party.

Arkansas Fury by J.R. Fitzgerald is a story of loyalty, friendship and truth. Three teenage boys set out in a search for answers we all must find for ourselves. The journey begins when a violent dispute between old girlfriends clashes with a new boyfriend that loves to be abusive. When do we involve ourselves in other people’s business? Do we merely sit up and take notice, or stand up for what is morally right and take action? Amid the social strive the jovial humor in Arkansas Fury lets us know that while things are bad, better days are up ahead. Every young man and woman has a passion to be better than they are. Do you remember who you wanted to be? Join in the action and adventure as these teens discover themselves, and you may remember for yourself what’s worth fighting for.

It’s never too early for students to start mastering algebraic skills. These skills are important building blocks for competency in math. Critical concepts dealing with operations and simple algebraic methods are explored, including addition and subtraction techniques, simple word problems, and decomposing numbers. Helpful images engage readers, and accessible text makes each skill easy for them to understand. Through an engaging narrative about an exciting birthday surprise, readers learn to solve subtraction word problems. The text highlights standard K.OA.A.2 of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This book should be paired with "Morgan's Birthday Surprise" (9781477715932) from the Rosen Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.