Books with author Vicky Franchino

What happens to the environment when a drought occurs? What are some of the causes of droughts? What can people do about the problems caused by droughts? How can you use your math skills to learn more about droughts? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about droughts.

Explore the Antarctic tundra and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.

Explore the cloud forests of South America and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.

Presents an overview of the heritage and culture of Spanish Americans and discusses their impact on American society.

Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Readers will learn how he used his courage and determination during the off-season to help those living in poverty in Latin America.

Describes the characteristics shared by all mammals and highlights how various species are different, discussing habitats, methods of moving around, feeding habits, and life cycles.

Provides an introduction to the heritage and culture of the British Americans, and discusses their impact on American society.

Should scientists manipulate genes to create new varieties of food? Is genetically modified food safe to eat? How can we grow enough food to feed all the world's people? Read this book to find out more about genetically modified foods and what people around the world think about them.

Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest motorcycle? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Motorcycles, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about Motorcycles.

Explore the taiga of Canada and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.

A biography describing the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, the African American scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.

Describes experiments that can be performed with soil in order to learn about its properties, including its composition, whether it can act as a natural filter, and if different substances can make it more fertile.