Lorraine Harrison

Introduces the Ute people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.

Spending time with grandparents is a great way to learn new things. In this delightful book, a young boy enjoys a day of adventure with his grandpa. From painting to cleaning, there are lessons to be found in daily activities. Bright illustrations paired with accessible text will engage both beginning readers and young listeners, while close picture-text correlation help develop reading comprehension skills. This fun book is sure to be a popular addition...

Garden visiting has never been so popular but how many of us really understand what we are looking at when strolling through a beautiful garden? Are we looking at an original landscaped site or a re-creation? Is the planting matter authentic or made up of modern hybrids? Are the steps and terracing in the Italianate style or are they Arts and Crafts? The truth is that most gardens of any age are like a palimpsest: successive generations have changed...

Manifest Destiny is the idea that the United States was destined to stretch "from sea to shining sea." To fulfill that destiny, the United States embarked on a period of rapid expansion in the 19th century. Readers discover the ways the dream of Manifest Destiny was achieved through informative text that supports common social studies curriculum topics. Historical images and primary sources help readers visualize how much the nation changed in such...

A trip to grandma's house can be filled with fun things to learn! Readers see some of the fun things grandmas can teach their grandchildren when they explore this charming fictional narrative. The engaging, accessible text is perfect for independent reading or for reading aloud to a preschooler. Reading comprehension development is aided by delightful illustrations that closely align with the text. Young readers will be entertained by the exciting...

How are diamonds formed? Where do they come from? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this exciting look at a popular gemstone. The science and technology involved in creating a sparkling gem from an uncut diamond is fully explored, giving readers an in-depth look at how diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more are made. Fun fact boxes highlight additional information, and striking photographs illustrate the beauty of these...