Most Popular Books by Margaret McNamara

Read about the geography of Brazil.

Read about the geography of Mexico.

Fans of the musical Hamilton and their children won''t want to miss this stunning picture book biography about Eliza Hamilton, American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton''s extraordinary wife and an important figure in her own right. Includes an afterword from Phillipa Soo, the actress who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton! We all know the story of scrappy Alexander Hamilton and his rise in American politics--but how much do we know about his workmate, inspiration, and stabilizing force, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton? Margaret McNamara employs the letter-writing style of the period to tell the story of Eliza Hamilton, who was born into a family of considerable wealth, power, and influence in Albany, New York, in 1757. Eliza was expected to marry into a similarly powerful family . . . until she met and fell in love with the charismatic Hamilton. She stood by him throughout his tumultuous life, and after his death, she single-handedly collected his papers and preserved them for historians and musical-theater writers of the future. Eliza outlived Hamilton by fifty years; during that time she founded the first orphanage in New York State, raised funds for the Washington Monument, and kept the flame of her husband''s memory and achievements alive. This is a beautiful and informative biography featuring extensive back matter--including information about America''s revolution, the historical relevance of letter writing, and a timeline--and exquisite, thoroughly researched art that mirrors paintings from 18th-century America. Every Hamilton lover will want to gift it to the young readers in their lives.

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What are factors? What is a product? Read to learn about multiplication!

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The Fairy Bell Sisters get in the Christmas spirit in this sixth book in Margaret McNamara’s delightful chapter-book series about Tinker Bell’s little sisters, perfect for kids ages 6 to10 who enjoy Disney Fairies, The Never Girls, and Rainbow Magic. There are only ten days left until Christmas, and the Fairy Bell Sisters couldn’t be more excited: this year, their big sister Tinker Bell is coming home to visit! Tink says she’s going to treat her sisters to the very best Christmas by bringing presents and decorations from Neverland. Then she makes her sisters promise not to do anything to prepare for the holiday—they work hard enough already! But as Christmas draws nearer—and Tink still has not arrived—Clara, Rosy, Goldie, and Sylva find it harder and harder not to join in the Fairyland festivities. And on top of everything else, baby Squeak has started acting rather strangely. . . . Will the season be ruined? Or will the Fairy Bell Sisters find enough faith in one another to make this the most magical Christmas ever?

For fans of Rainbow Magic Fairies and Disney Fairies comes the third book in the Fairy Bell Sisters, a magical and utterly charming chapter-book series about Tinker Bell''s little sisters, by Margaret McNamara. In Golden at the Fancy-Dress Party, Goldie travels to the mainland for Queen Titania''s annual fancy-dress competition. But the mainland is so different from Sheepskerry Island—her host fairies are rather unfriendly and even play a mean trick on Goldie when they realize she has trouble reading. And Goldie feels out of place without her sisters by her side. She will have to use her creativity and quick thinking to turn the party from disaster to success. Julia Denos once again graces this delightful text with her girly and energetic illustrations.

Before Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters - Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby. The young fairies go to fairy school and love tea parties, dressing up and exciting adventures. It''s summer time on Sheepskerry Island, which means the summer people will arrive for their holidays. That''s when the fairies must take great care not to be discovered by humans. But when Rosie the fairy meets a little girl called Louisa it''s hard to stay hidden. Louisa really needs a friend and Rosie trusts her. It''s fun having a human friend, but how can Rosie keep a secret from her own sisters, and what will they do when they discover the truth?

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On Becky''s first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.

Hannah looks forward to Robin Hill School''s celebration of one hundred days of classes, but when a cold keeps her home the day of the party she decides to bring in the one hundred buttons she found anyway.

/DIV Beat the egg whites into froth. Will too many cooks spoil the broth? DIVFind out in this delightful picture book starring Remy, Emile, and the rest of the stars of Disney/Pixar''s next blockbuster, Ratatouille. As the adorable rats join the cooking party one by one, the kitchen grown more and more chaotic. Will Remy and his friends be able to please Ego, the toughtest food critic in the world? With lilting rhyme and whimsical illustrations, this picture book is brimming with five-star fun!

Read about the geography of Canada.

Usually, when the Summer People take over the cottages of Sheepskerry Island, the Fairy Bell Sisters go into hiding, but when kindhearted Rosy realizes that a Summer Child named Louisa needs help, she does the unthinkable and befriends her.

A big city, or urban community, can be an exciting place to live, work, and play. Read to learn about life in the biggest type of community.

Have you ever seen a butterfly? Butterflies are insects that change and grow. Read about the life cycle of butterflies.

What rules help families? Read about some rules people follow at home and why families make these rules.

How do you know what you should and shouldn''t do? Rules help you know what to do and how to behave.

Many plants look different in each of the four seasons. Read about how and why the seasons affect plants.

The Robin Hill School first graders learn about being thankful in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, the twenty-ninth book in the Robin Hill School series! It’s almost Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Connor asks the class to think about what they are thankful for. Reza and his mama make a list together. He can’t wait to talk to his class about his family, his dog, his bike, and so much more! But then at school, everyone takes turns saying what they’re thankful for, and the other kids say the same things Reza wanted to say! Can Reza think of something else he’s thankful for before it’s his turn to speak?

Christmas is a magical time on Sheepskerry Island and this year, the Fairy Bell sisters are expecting a very special visitor. But as Christmas Day approaches, their guest is nowhere to be seen and Squeak is acting very strangely ...

A young, curious, science-loving environmentalist named Daisy proves to her community the importance of conservation in this whimsical and hopeful story. Daisy was born with a green thumb. As an infant, she composted her own baby food. As a toddler, she slept on a bed of leaves. Now she’s embarking on her most important experiment: she’ll plant herself on her manicured front lawn, stay put, and let nature take over. What happens is a blooming miracle. With a little help from expert gardener Auntie Betsy, Daisy thrives. Sunflowers grow in her hair, moss grows between her toes, hummingbirds buzz in her bee balm. Soon Daisy’s front yard is a haven for native grasses and flowers, for pollinating insects, for birds, even for lowly worms. And that’s when her real work begins. In this funny and whimsical story about restoring natural habitats, one tenacious girl passionately leads her own conservation efforts, helping the land heal itself, and teaching her community about the importance of nurturing wild places.

Before Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters - Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby. The young fairies go to fairy school and love tea parties, dressing up and exciting adventures.

The weather and other changes in each season affect animals. Read about how and why the seasons affect animals.

On Groundhog Day, the students in Mrs. Connor''s class try to find out whether the class hamster can predict the weather as well as a groundhog.

Mrs. Connor''s students at Robin Hill School share their dreams for the future after learning about the day that celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

When first-graders Nick, Jamie, and Reza refuse to let Emma join their soccer game just because she is a girl, Emma and her father devise a plan to teach the boys a lesson.

On Becky''s first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.

On Becky''s first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president, but her classmates'' campaign promises are a little intimidating.

Mrs. Connors first-grade class has a counting race and learns a faster way to count.

Slaymaker (class 43-W-8) and Tedeschi (class 44-W-4) describe their experiences at Craig Army Air Field in Slema, Alabama, where they served as WASP. Their duties included delivering the mail by planes, testing recently repaired aircraft and ferrying. They also attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Orlando, Florida. Slaymaker took a leave of absence from the WASP after her marriage in July 1944, but Tedeschi continued to serve until the WASP were deactivated on December 20, 1944.

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