Books with author Sheila Griffin Llanas

This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Zelinsky's childhood, family, education, life as an illustrator, and beloved works, including Swamp Angel and the recently re-released Knick-Knack Paddywhack. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From crunchy chicken to sparkling soda, chances are the treats you love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Readers will get the scoop on each innovator's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top. Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave you hungry for more. Extra morsels such as a timeline and a sidebar add to this recipe for fun. So pull up a chair and dig in to Food Dudes! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book relays the factual details of the Underground Railroad and slavery in the United States. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the events, and readers learn details from the point of view of a slave, a slave owner, and a conductor on the railroad. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in a text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.

Hunting and fishing are popular in all climates, in every state, and at every time of year. These social activities encourage responsibility, ethical sportsmanship, and most of all, a love of the outdoors. Part life science, part sports and recreation, the Fish & Game series gives readers a unique perspective on six well-known animals: catfish, common pheasants, largemouth bass, walleyed pike, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys. Not just animal books, these texts align with science, health, physical education, and, of course, language arts standards. They explore the life cycle, habitat, diet, natural defenses, and appearance of popular fish and game animals. They also cover proper equipment and how sports enthusiasts keep themselves and others safe. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know Fish & Game! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio Fiction is more than a made up story. A piece of fiction is crafted by carefully inventing a unique plot and believable characters. But how does an author get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.