Books with author May Nelson

Showing someone you care about them might be as easy as letting them play with a favorite toy or giving them a piece of your cookie. Sharing time and energy can also be very valuable to family and friends. Readers will learn the many ways to share through descriptions of everyday situations. Full-color photographs make the stories even more relatable, while the main content enhances character education learned in the classroom. Readers will be eager to share their toys and their new knowledge after reading this book!

Few bugs can fly with the skill and precision of a dragonfly. If you have ever seen dragonflies zigzagging their way trough tall grass near a lake, it can be like watching colorfully costumed ballet dancers on stage. Spectacular photographs show colorful dragonflies soaring and hunting for food. Readers will surely enjoy discovering fascinating facts about dragonflies, including how fast they fly, what they eat, and how baby dragonflies survive underwater.

The Saint Bernard is thought to have gotten its name from its early history spent helping travelers in the Saint Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps. These longtime rescue dogs supposedly saved over 2,000 people in their centuries serving in the mountains. Readers will learn more about this intelligent, lovable breed in this book. Including beautiful photographs and detailed information about owning a Saint, this book will fascinate any dog lover.

Most Americans know the famous words and tune of The Star-Spangled Banner. Our national anthem was born from one mans experience during war and continues to remind us of the perseverance and strength of the United States. The symbolism of the national anthem is palpable in the story of Francis Scott Keys experience at Fort McHenry. Readers learn the story of Keys immortal words through engaging historical content. Full-color images show the events of the book, and a concluding timeline guides readers through those happenings step-by-step.

Learning to speak in a polite manner can be tough. Sometimes, people receive gifts they dont like, dont want to help out at home, or are just in a hurry! Readers learn that politeness is easy to spread with just a few simple wordsplease and thank you. Taking the time to thank someone lets him or her know they are appreciated. Saying please shows a similar respect. Easy-to-read language aids beginning readers navigating both text and good manners for the first time.