Books with author Vicky Franchino

Famous for its rich farmland, Wisconsin sits in the heart of the Midwest.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 a close look at dairy farms, green hills, big cities, and more as they explore this beautiful state. As they tour Wisconsin, they will see how the state's people live, from what sports they play to what annual events they celebrate. They will also learn about Wisconsin's history, government, economy, and more.

Lean about some of the smartest animals.From apes that build tools to help them hunt prey to parrots that can communicate using human words, the animal kingdom is filled with species of startling intelligence. Readers will get a close look at some of the smartest animals in the world. They will also learn how this intelligence benefits animals in the wild, how scientists conduct tests to study animal intelligence, and how brain structure can affect how smart an animal is.

Though it is one of the smallest states in the country, Maryland has a lot to offer.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 a taste of the local lifestyle as they explore the ins and outs of this Mid-Atlantic state. They'll also learn about its earliest settlement, its important role in U.S. history, the many famous people who call Maryland home, and more.

Lean about animal homes.While many animals seek shelter in natural homes such as caves or hollow logs and some simply take over abandoned spaces built by others, there are also plenty of species capable of constructing their own homes. Readers will discover how these animal architects dig burrows, build towering mounds, assemble nests, and much more. They will also find out these amazing species gather materials and choose locations for their homes, as well as how the animals' physical features help them build.