Most Popular Books by Patricia J. Murphy

Photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Journey of a Pioneer follows the adventures of a young girl as her family travels west in covered wagons along the famous Oregon Trail.

Adorable photographs of puppies and kittens guide elementary students though the basics of telling time. Starting with ''Words to Know,'' which introduces students to new vocabulary before encountering it in the text, this volume proceeds to explain how to read time from analog and digital clocks to the half hour, the difference between a.m. and p.m., and the various ways to write the time. Fact boxes and activities enhance the math concepts. A further reading list with books and websites provides additional sources of information.

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

Elementary math students will enjoy full-color photographs of adorable puppies and kittens as they learn the basics of addition and master adding numbers 1 through 10. This book supports the Common Core Mathematical Standards Basic by helping students develop strategies for solving equations within 20, such as counting on or applying the commutative property of addition. Number lines, fact boxes, and activities enhance the math concepts. The ''Words to Know'' section in the front of the book primes students for new vocabulary before encountering it in the text.

Explains the reasons for various national patriotic holidays celebrated in the United States including Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents'' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving

Simple text and photographs present a visit to the airport.

Photographs and text introduce the characteristics and behavior of badgers and their grasslands habitat.

An introduction to the geography, history, people, and culture of Canada.

Highlights the geography, people, food, schools, recreation, celebrations, and languages of the largest country in Southeast Asia.

The bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!

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!

How do scientists learn about plants? They ask questions! What do plants need to grow? How do people use plants? What are the parts of a plant? Join famous plant scientist Peter Raven as he helps you answer these questions. Soon, you will be asking questions of your own! Book jacket.

An introduction to the history, geography, language, schools, and social life and customs of South Africa.

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

Through cute animal pictures and simple language, this text will teach elementary math students about using nonstandard and standard measurements to measure length, width, and height. This book supports the Common Core Mathematical Standards Basic by helping students figure out the length of an object as a whole number of length units by counting how many multiple copies of a shorter object fit end to end along the original object as well as using rulers, yardsticks, and measuring tapes. Fact boxes and activities enhance the math concepts.

BookMath that students can relate to!This full-color, photo-illustrated math reader seamlessly integrates Math with the curriculum areas of Science and Social Studies. Grab your students'' attention and inspire a love of Math and of learning.

Saddle up for an adventure with two sisters as they revitalize their school''s horseback riding club while also helping out at their family''s bakery in DK Adventures: Horse Club. Emma adores horses as much as she idolizes her older sister, Amanda. She dreams about riding a cinnamon-colored horse in a show alongside her one day. Emma''s wish looks like it''s about to come true — but it''s not such a smooth ride. Join Emma and Amanda at Paddock Promises'' camp and learn how to handle, groom, tack up and ride a horse, meet horses from myths and legends, plus get a recipe to bake sweet pony cupcakes in DK Adventures: Horse Club. DK Adventures are an innovative mix of narrative and nonfiction for kids ages 8-11 featuring engaging, action-packed stories that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. With diaries, recipes, poetry, instructions, graphics, or songs, the genre spreads in each DK Adventures title enhance the story and reinforce curriculum learning, while the expansive range of entertaining nonfiction subjects will appeal to boys and girls everywhere. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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

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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.

David joins his Grandma on a trip to Asia and Africa to study the problems elephants are facing. They spend a week as volunteers at an Asian elephant sanctuary in Sri Lanka, caring for the elephants. Then they fly to Kenya to meet the anti-poaching patrol, staff and researchers at a nature reserve. Find out about these amazing creatures, the dangers they face, and by working alongside local people, the ways elephants can have a more hopeful future. Now available in ePub format. Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

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 book not only answers this compelling question, it explains why people once thought Earth was flat, what Earth is made of, the cause of Earths seasons, and how Earth moves around in space. With gravity, the Sun, and specially designed diagrams as tour guides, students can get comfortable with the unique features of our planet.

For novice explorers eager to know how people in other parts of the world live, Discovering Cultures is the perfect guide. Not just sightseers, readers of this delightful series will discover the important things about real life in the country they are visiting. They will learn about different foods, schools, sources of recreation, holidays and festivals, languages and geography. In each book brief biographies will introduce them to three notable native inhabitants, both historic and contemporary. Count in... sections (together with a pronunciation guide) will have them counting to ten in a second language. Fun sidebars introduce them to new songs, games, authentic recipes and crafts. Full-color photographs enhance the straightforward text, and together they provide young readers with a thoroughly enjoyable gateway to other lands and cultures.

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Describes how an abacus can be used as a calculating tool and shows how to use an abacus to add numbers.

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From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Profiles the man responsible for inventing the traffic light and gas mask, both very important elements for safety.

How do scientists learn about insects? They ask questions! What are the parts of an insect? Why do we need insects? How many insects are in the world? Join insect scientist May Berenbaum as she helps you answer these questions. Soon, you will be asking questions of your own! Book jacket.

A brief biography of the woman who pioneered advances in computer technology.

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