Most Popular Books by Lisa Trumbauer

A simple biography of the man who played an important roll, as a messenger, in the Revolutionary war.

Simple language and bright pictures introduce children to atoms, the building blocks of all matter.

"Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the dachshund breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs describe life in a city and highlights the different neighborhoods, buildings, transportation and housing found in a city.

Examines counting with animals.

Describes the food pyramid, the various foods in each food group, and how the foods keep people healthy.

This book describes how orange juice is made.

Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of frogs, from egg to tadpole to full-grown frog.

Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of a dog.

Describes the ways people travel, including by car, on foot, by bike, on horses, on tractors, on buses, on trains, by plane, and by boat.

Text and photographs present insects.

Simple text and photographs describe life in rural areas.

Describes favorite activities, such as singing, dancing, painting, cooking, and camping.

You are in a foreign country, and you have only a compass and some maps. Read this book and learn how to find your way around.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of a bee.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of grasshoppers.

An introduction to the sources and characteristics of light.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of turtles.

Describes what a scientist does and the tools a scientist uses. Explains that different types of scientists do different jobs.

Simple text and photographs describe life in suburbs including suburban neighborhoods, schools, and shops.

Cover subtitle: A whole year of curriculum-based exercises and activities in one fun book.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of a cow.

Text and photographs present a brief description of the life cycle of chickens.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of penguins.

This book introduces the Amazon rain forest, presenting information on its trees, plants, and animals.

What did America look like long ago? Where did the first Americans live? Who sailed to America in 1492? This book will help you discover what life was like during the time of the first Americans.

Introduces the concept of microbiology, using examples from around the house, such as bacteria, mildew, and mold.

Simple text and photographs present construction workers and their role in the community.

Defines what friends are and describes activities people do with their friends.

Who was Pocahontas? Why was it hard to live in Jamestown? How did the Native Americans help the colonists? This book will help you discover what life was like during the time when Europeans started coming to America.

Who was George Washington? What was the Boston Massacre? When did the United States win its independence? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Revolutionary War.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a nation of nations. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new Immigration to the United States set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book''s narrative highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group. In an engaging, informative manner, each volume describes what members of a particular group found when they arrived in the United States as well as where they settled. Historical information and background on the various communities present life as it was lived at the time they arrived. The books then trace the group''s history and current status in the United States. Each volume includes photographs and illustrations such as passports and other artifacts of immigration, as well as quotes from original source materials. Box features highlight special topics or people, and each book is rounded out with a glossary, timeline, further reading list, and index.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a nation of nations. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new Immigration to the United States set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book''s narrative highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group. In an engaging, informative manner, each volume describes what members of a particular group found when they arrived in the United States as well as where they settled. Historical information and background on the various communities present life as it was lived at the time they arrived. The books then trace the group''s history and current status in the United States. Each volume includes photographs and illustrations such as passports and other artifacts of immigration, as well as quotes from original source materials. Box features highlight special topics or people, and each book is rounded out with a glossary, timeline, further reading list, and index.

Looks at the three types of germs, bacteria, viruses, and protists, that can cause illness in the body and describes how the immune system, made up of skin, white blood cells, and antibodies, overcomes infection and promotes good health.

In 1836, 15 year-old Cal and his mother ride across the Texas countryside. Suddenly, they spot thousands of Mexican soldiers approaching on the horizon. Cal knows they mean trouble, so he steers the wagon to the safest place around, the Alamo! Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and other soldiers are there, waiting for a fight. But can their small group hold off an entire army? It''ll be a battle they''ll never forget.

Introduce young readers to the concept of communities, what it''s like to live in different kinds of communities, and how each community fits into the world around us.

Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities that explore various aspects of science.