Best Selling Books by Judith Jango-Cohen

An introduction to the history of the Liberty Bell.

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

Describes the habits and habitats of different kinds of iguanas.

Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.

Presents an introduction to armadillos, describing their physical characteristics, eating habits, defense mechanisms, habitat, and how they care for their young.

Describes dump trucks, including their different parts, how they are used, and the work they do.

The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative book.

Looks at librarians and the job they do, dicussing how they keep libraries running and help the community.

Long ago, sailors told tales about terrible monsters that lurked in the sea. Many of their stories may have been based on amazing—but real—sea creatures. Giant squid catch their food with tentacles and fight huge sperm whales. Manatees breathe air and must eat 100 pounds of food every day. Fifty-foot long oarfish have silvery, snakelike bodies. What monsters could they have inspired? Find out more about these real-life sea monsters and the scary stories sailors told about them!

Describes how clouds, hail, snow, and rain form, and discusses why the water cycle is important.

Describes the characteristics, habitat, and symbolism behing the bald eagle.

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China’s traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities all over the world. The celebration includes fireworks, costumes, dancers, parades, gifts of “lucky money”, family gatherings and feasting, and the Festival of Lanterns. It is a time to remember loved ones that have died, celebrate the past year, and look towards the new year to bring good fortune. Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the insect commonly known as a ladybug.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of hummingbirds.

Describes Ben Franklin’s interest in and experiments with electricity, what he learned about electricity, and his famous experiment with lightning.

Introduces the sea horse by describing its habitat, behaviors, and physical characteristics including its prehensile tale.

Describes inventions that have changed what and how we eat, including canning, pasteurization, and refrigeration.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of giraffes.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of crocodiles.

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of hippopotamuses"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nine-banded armadillo.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of flying squirrels.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of bees.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the desert iguana.

These books are hours of fun with full-color dot-to-dots, crosswords, hidden pictures, mazes & word searches! Each First Activity book also offers extras such as mystery-word searches, scrambled letters and fun facts to extend the play and learning value of the puzzles.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of penguins.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses.

This book describes the life, behavior, and the habitats of camels.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of porcupines.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos.

Describes the history of artificial limbs, pumps and chips that allow people with physical disabilities to live more normal lives.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses.

Presents information on freshwater fish species, including physical characteristics and behavior, and describes how to care for fish as pets.

Guess Who reinforces literacy skills previously acquired and then playfully lures early readers to the next level of proficiency.