Books with author Walter Laplante

The US flag flies from government buildings, schools, and often from homes. Great care is taken with it, and if anything happens to a US flag, outrage often follows. While readers are likely familiar with saying the Pledge of Allegiance and celebrating Flag Day each June, they may not know why stars were added or what the colors of the flag have meant throughout US history. The main content of this valuable addition to a social studies library covers both the historical and symbolic background of the US flag. Full-color photographs of US flags through the years help readers understand its great significance through many eras.

Many people around the world live in the forest biome. Thats because temperate forests grow in places where winter isnt too cold and summer isnt too hot. Readers learn that we need to care for this biome thats in so many backyards. Simple, accessible language describes common trees and characteristics of both evergreen and deciduous forests, and full-color photographs highlight their beauty. Animals and their adaptations to this biome are addressed in the main content as well.

No matter their age, sharing is one of the most important skills children can learn and practice. Its something they will do at school, home, and even later in life. Through understandable and age-appropriate language, readers learn what sharing is and how to do it. Common feelings associated with sharing are addressed, including the difficulties of sharing and why its important. Photographs add color and enhance the ideas of friendship that are an integral part of sharing.

Shellfish allergies can be dangerous. While about 60 percent of sufferers don't have a reaction until adulthood, many children do have shellfish allergies. They only way to avoid a scary situation is to avoid shellfish completely. In this book, readers learn why reactions occur, how to deal if they or a friend have a reaction, and what to avoid in order to eat safely. The serious information contained in the main content is covered in an age-appropriate way using accessible language written especially for young readers.

Dolphins are often called friendly animals due to their smiling faces and their splashing fins and water play. Maybe because of this perception or dolphins' reputation for being very smart, dolphins are a common favorite among young readers. In this colorful volume, beginning readers can see this popular ocean animal up close in beautiful photographs that closely correlate with achievable text. Including information about dolphin pods, babies, and food, this book is sure to captivate readers again and again.

Manatees are often called sea cows, but that name doesn't do them justice, even though they may weigh as much as a full-grown cow. These enormous ocean animals can cruise along underwater at as fast as 15 miles per hour. They have strong tales that propel them gracefully through the water. Beginning readers learn about where manatees live, what they eat, how they move, and much more, all while enjoying beautiful photographs of manatees with each turn of the page.

Soy allergies often surface as early as infancy with some babies showing signs of an allergy to soy in formula. Most of the time, soy allergies cause hives and itchiness, however sometimes, soy allergies can risk a person's life! Readers learn what causes a soy allergy, what signs to look for if someone is having a reaction, and what to do if a friend or family member needs help. With age-appropriate safety tips and instructions on how to avoid foods with soy, this text is essential for readers dealing with allergies themselves or know someone who does.

Dolphins are often called friendly animals due to their smiling faces and their splashing fins and water play. Maybe because of this perception or dolphins' reputation for being very smart, dolphins are a common favorite among young readers. In this colorful volume, beginning readers can see this popular ocean animal up close in beautiful photographs that closely correlate with achievable text. Including information about dolphin pods, babies, and food, this book is sure to captivate readers again and again.

It would seem logical that once a home is vacuumed, swept, and dusted, someone with a dust allergy would feel better. It's actually the opposite! Cleaning disturbs dust particles and it can make allergy sufferers cough, wheeze, and itch. So what do you do when we all live with dust around us? This book guides readers through why people have dust allergies and how to deal with these allergies, as well as other allergies these sufferers may have. Full-color photographs give up-close views of dust to complement the age-appropriate text.