Most Popular Books by Ann McGovern

Tells what it was like to live in Virginia in the 1730s and 1740s when George Washington was growing up.

The tale of an old woman and a clever vagabound--curious enough to believe that he can make soup from a stone. Retold for beginning readers. IRA Children''s Choice; Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

November is Native American Heritage month! Osceola, Cochise, and Tecumseh are three Native American heroes who fought valiantly for their land and for their people. This book is divided into three parts--each part recounting the life of one of these great heroes. Their true stories are emotionally gripping and tragic, and Ann McGovern handles delicate topics, such as violence and racism, expertly for young readers. The narrative text is supplemented by black-and-white original source materials throughout (i.e. photographs, maps, portraits, a newspaper article).

Old Peter is irritated by the noise in his house so he seeks the advice of the village wiseman.

Describes how the first Thanksgiving celebration.

Questions and answers describe the voyage of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim''s first year in the New World.

Of all the things there were to do on Saturday mornings in the park, playing baseball was what Joe wanted most to do that day. He found a game going, and asked if he could play. "Scram kid," said one of the boys. And then began Joe''s angry, wide-awake dream. Each time he tried to get into the game and couldn''t, he pictured himself getting even by yelling back at them twice as hard and by being twice as mean.

Describes the daily life of the Sioux Indians--their clothing, food, games, customs, etc.--before and after the coming of the white man. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Aesop''s fables are retold in kid-friendly text with black-and-white illustrations throughout! This 80-page edition of AESOP''S FABLES introduces young readers to Aesop''s classic fables in a fun and accessible way. Ann McGovern retells the classic fables using kid-friendly language, and there are striking black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Easy-to-read text and pictures answer basic questions about sharks.

Twenty-five questions and answers about life in Lincoln''s time--about the types of houses, the methods of travel, the kinds of recreation, etc.

It is wintertime in the city and freezing cold, but not everyone is inside and warm. Ben and his sister Lizzie know that there is a lady who lives outside in a box over a warm air vent. Gently told and powerfully illustrated in rich hues, The Lady in the Box deals candidly with the issue of homelessness.

Describes the life of a humpback whale from the time of her birth when she weighs almost a ton to adulthood five years later

Describes the building of coral reefs and the animal life going on around them.

Shows what it would have been like to live in New York City during the 1890''s.

A peasant girl wins half the kingdom by outwitting the trolls who have kidnapped Prince Lini.

In a time when laws were unfair and the poor were left to starve, Robin Hood was a friend to those in need. Ann McGovern1s retelling of this classic tale transports young readers to an era of adventure and heroism.

Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.

Nicholas Bentley Stoningpot III was bored while sailing the seas with his parents and their friends. He wanted adventure, and the grown-ups were too busy for him. One night during an awful storm, the big boat is smashed to pieces. Nicky is cast ashore on an island, ready to have the greatest adventures of his life.

An authorized biography of a courageous and renowned marine biologist shows her in action as she rides whale sharks, explores the ocean in a tiny submersible craft, and much more. Original.

From the gym to the basement to classes and the principal''s office, every one is busy. Suddenly everything is still: students stop working; teachers stop teaching; the principal stops disciplining. Everyone is involved in D.E.A.R. time - and that means Drop Everything and Read! A rollicking story with an important message.

Nighttime on a coral reef - the magical, mysterious hours when day creatures seek hiding places and night creatures emerge to hunt for food. A twelve-year-old girl finds herself about to make a night scuba dive, and she''s scared to death. But what she finds beneath the sea and the adventures she faces give her new courage and memories she can never forget.

Scuba diving in the waters of Australia''s Great Barrier Reef is magical, especially to a twelve-year-old girl. Living on a dive boat, she experiences all the beauties of the reef. Every day is filled with thrilling adventures - and sometimes more danger than she ever expected.

A young tourist, Grandma, and their trusty guide Andy explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, recording their impressions of the thirteen-day trip in diaries supplemented by more than fifty photographs.

A unique diary format and colorful photographs make this book a magical and eye-opening journey to Antarctica. Readers witness dozens of amazing sights as seen through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl on a ship adventure, shared with her Grandmother.

Enumerates many animate and inanimate things that are black. Photographs accompany text.

A biography of the ichthyologist whose interest in fish began at the age of nine during weekly trips to the Aquarium in New York City.

After a year of hardship and sickness in the new Plymouth Colony, the Pilgrims wanted to celebrate their first harvest.

A brief biography of the woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.