Books with author Tamra Lea Orr

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Alpaca or Llama book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between alpacas and llamas. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.

Seven Summits leads young readers on a captivating tour of each continents highest mountain. Each book in the series teaches geography skills and reveals fascinating facts. Readers will learn how human activity modifies the physical environment and how culture influences peoples perceptions of places and regions. Colorful photographs, detailed maps, informative charts, and classroom activities highlight the features of each summit. Seven Summits is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Join Sasha and Tim and the rest of their class as they find out how the world s stock markets work, how they got started, and how everyday people can invest. Meet the Bull on Wall Street, learn the stock market jargon and codes, and even find out what to do if the market should take a tumble. Find out how, with your parents permission, you can buy a few stocks yourself. Even if you don t have the cash to invest in the stock market, you can track a fantasy investment and see what happens. Learn how to make your money work for you, and take the mystery out of stock market investing.

Often called the "panhandle state" for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more.

Rochester, New York, 1852: A young boy listens to Frederick Douglass deliver his speech, and begins to question the meaning of Independence Day. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Indiana is a land of green rolling hills, flat plains, and thick forests. It is also home to towns and cities with rich local culture.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will tour this Midwestern state and see everything it has to offer. They will also explore its history, from how people first settled there to how it became a state and what role it plays in the national economy today. They will also see how Indianans live and what sets the state apart from others.