New Releases by Patricia J. Murphy

What is alcoholism? What happens when parents get divorced? What are illegal drugs? This series offers a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straighforward information, answering common questions people may have to help them make informed decisions.

"DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading Encourage your child to read. Find out all about Eric and his first football practise."--Provided by publisher.

Take a visit to an apple orchard and see how apples go from trees to you!

Tick, tock. Long ago, people told time using the sun or water -and find out how clocks have changed and become more accurate in this Level 2 DK Reader. Telling Time is a history of timekeeping, from obelisks and sundials to the atomic clocks of today. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!

Describes different ways to measure the size of puppies and kittens.

Shows how to use a number line to add numbers together, using puppies and kittens as examples of things to count.

Shows how to use a number line to subtract numbers from one through 10, using puppies and kittens as examples of things to subtract.

Explains how to count up to ten; how to count by twos, fives, and tens; and how to count backward from ten, in book with photographs of dogs and cats.

The wind cannot be seen, but it is all around us, helping airplanes to fly and plants to scatter their seeds. How Does the Wind Blow? looks at they many moods of the wind, from light breezes to the powerful storms that can cut angry paths across the land. Book jacket.

Shows how to tell time using digital and standard clocks, in a book with photographs of puppies and kittens.

Text and photographs introduce a visit to the apple orchard, with a description of how apples are harvested.

Simple text and photographs introduce red foxes and their grasslands habitat.

An introduction to emotional health and the effects of stress. the book discusses healthy ways to respond to negative emotions and provides examples of how to alleviate stress.

This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading I Wonder Why Theme Set.

This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading I Wonder Why Theme Set.

This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading I Wonder Why Theme Set.

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This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading I Wonder Why Theme Set.

These new titles in the THE REAL DEAL--GREEN series continue to challenge students with informational texts, and give them a chance to develop the necessary skills to read nonfiction. These high-interest, humorous books keep readers engaged as they experience a gradual progression in text load and nonfiction features. Each new title includes more sidebars, captions, charts or graphs.

All medicines are drugs—chemicals that change the way the body works. Some drugs help people, but when not taken properly they can be harmful. Illegal drugs are always harmful because they can hurt and kill people. Discover all types of drugs, good and bad, in this simple guide.

Describes types of medicine, such as prescription and over the counter, and their proper use. Also provides an introduction to the dangers of tobacco and alcohol, and the illegal use of drugs. This book helps kids distinguish between the use and abuse of drugs and introduces the effects of alcohol and tobacco. The book also offers examples of how to avoid harmful drugs.

An introduction to how and why people earn money also includes a look at how children have made money by starting their own businesses.

Simple text and photographs present information about the parts of a day including morning, afternoon, and evening.

Simple text and photographs present the parts of a week.

Simple text and photographs present information about the year including the number of days and months in a year.

Simple text teaches children the months of the year.

When people arent happy, how do they feel? For many people, sadness, loneliness, or stress replaces their feeling of happiness. It often takes the help of others to make them feel happy again. Staying happy is an important part of being healthy.

Simple text and photographs present a visit to a dentist''s office.

Simple text and photos present a visit to an apple orchard.