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Caitlind L. Alexander

Biography

Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.
She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.

Where to buy in print

http://LearningIsland.com

Books

14 Fun Facts About Tyrannosaurus Rex: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,310. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the fiercest dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. Which weighed more, a t. rex or an elephant? What were the holes in t. rex’s skull for? How much weight could t. rex’s arms carry? Where did t. rex live? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Triceratops: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,350. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
Scientists first found this strange animal weathering out of the hillsides. The dirt would wash away, leaving fossilized, horned faces staring out of the cliffs. When was triceratops discovered? When did triceratops live? What was strange about triceratops’ skin? How many teeth did triceratops have at one time? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Stegosaurus: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,280. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
Stegosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered. Their strange, fearsome look has fascinated us and urged us to learn more about them. Here are some things we have found out about this amazing creature. What does the name stegosaurus mean? How many front teeth did stegosaurus have? How many plates did stegosaurus have? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum
14 Fun Facts About Spinosaurus: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,160. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
Spinosaurus was one of the strangest looking dinosaurs ever discovered. It had huge bones sticking up from its spine! Here are some things that scientists have found. How tall was the sail on spinosaurus? Was spinosaurus bigger or smaller than tyrannosaurus rex? Where are the first spinosaurus fossils ever discovered? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum
14 Fun Facts About Iguanodon: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,180. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
Iguanodon taught early scientists much about the newly discovered dinosaurs. As more of these animals were found, scientists learned things they had never dreamed about the animal kingdom. What was strange about iguanodon’s hands and feet? How many iguanodon fossils have been found? Did iguanodon walk on two legs or four? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum
14 Fun Facts About Apatosaurus: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,450. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
This strange, long-necked creature was one of the first dinosaurs discovered, and it was discovered twice and given two names! How much did Apatosaurus weigh? How big was an apatosaurus’s brain? How big was an Apatosaurus egg? How long did it take for an Apatosaurus to grow up? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Dinosaurs: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,030. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
They are some of the strangest animals that have ever been found on Earth! Dinosaurs! First discovered just 170 years ago, ever since we have tried to discover more about them. Here are some things we have found out: Who created the word dinosaur? How many dinosaur species have been discovered? How big was the smallest dinosaur? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curricul
14 Fun Facts About Tasmanian Devils: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,870. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
It is one of the meanest, nastiest animals alive. The Tasmanian Devil hates just about everything. Here are some fun facts about these angry little creatures. What is a Tasmanian devil’s favorite food? How much can a devil eat in 30 minutes? How big is a devil when it is born? What happens to a devil’s ears when it gets angry? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum
14 Fun Facts About Skunks: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,120. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Nocturnal, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals
You know they are one of the stinkiest animals on the planet, but what else do you know about skunks? Here are some more things you might not know. Can a skunk aim its spray? How well do skunks see? What happens to a skunk when the weather turns cold? How far away can you smell a skunk spray? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Lions: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,080. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals
The lion is often called the King of the Jungle, but how much do you really know about lions? Here are some things that you might not know. How far away can a lion’s roar be heard? How much can a lion eat in one meal? How do you tell how old a lion is? What does a lion’s tongue feel like? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Giant Pandas: Educational Versions by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,220. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Bears, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
Giant pandas are one of the most loved of all animals. Here are some fun facts you may not have known about them. Is a giant panda an herbivore or a carnivore? Do giant pandas hibernate like other bears? What do a giant panda’s pupils look like? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book. The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum.
14 Fun Facts About Elephants: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,030. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Elephants, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals
You might know that they are the biggest land animal on earth, but here are some other things about elephants that you might not know. How much water can an elephant’s trunk hold? Can an elephant drink through its trunk? Can an elephant’s foot get stuck in the mud? Can elephants run? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Camels: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,020. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals
How much water can a camel drink at one time? Which takes a shorter time to grow up; a female camel or a male camel? How many eyelids does a camel have? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this 15-Minute Book. Camels are amazing animals with some very strange habits. What do you know about them? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.
14 Fun Facts About Anteaters, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,330. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
How big can a giant anteater grow to be? How large is an anteater’s mouth? How long is an anteater’s tongue? How do anteater mothers carry their babies? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book. Anteaters are amazing animals with some very strange habits. How well do you know them? The Educational Version includes activities which reinforce Common Core Curriculum.
14 Fun Facts About Animal Eyes; Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,000. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
How many lenses does a dragonfly’s eye have? Which is bigger, an eagle’s eye or a human’s? How many eyes does a scallop have? How do lizards keep their eyes wet? Animal eyes can be really strange and wonderful. How much do you know about the eyes of your animal friends? Find out more in this book. The Educational Version contains activities which reinforce the Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Sacajawea: Lewis and Clark Interpreter and Guide by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,110. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers
Many people have heard of Sacajawea and how she helped to lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But many people have not heard of her life before or after this time. Sacajawea had a very hard life, and she died young. Find out about the life of the 17-year-old girl who helped to lead Lewis and Clark to the Pacific in this 15-minute biography.
Chameleons: Color Changing Lizards by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,390. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Earthquakes & Volcanoes
A chameleon is a lizard, but it is a very strange lizard. They don't look like other lizards. Most lizards have long, round, skinny bodies. Chameleons have bodies that are a little flatter. They also stick up into the air. Many chameleons also have horns or bumps that stick up around their head. Some of them have small bumps and some of them have big ones. Find out more in this fun 15-minute book!
Frogs and Toads: In and Out of the Water by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,440. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
Frogs are amphibians. An amphibian is an animal that spends part of its life in water and part of it on land. There are two main kinds of frogs. They are frogs and toads. Some people say that frogs have smooth skin and toads have bumpy skin. But there are some frogs with bumpy skin and some toads with smooth skin. Find out all about frogs and toads in this fun, 15-Minute book for young readers.
Alligators: Floating Logs of the Swamp by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,810. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
An alligator is an animal that looks a lot like a huge lizard. Alligators have thick, hard skin across the entire top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates called scutes. These scutes help protect the alligator just like a turtle's shell protects the turtle. The skin on an alligator's belly is much softer and thinner. Find out more about the alligator!
Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,310. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Bears, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
Giant pandas are animals that live in China. For many years, people couldn't decide if a panda was part of the bear family or part of the raccoon family. Now they know that they are really bears. They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. Find out what a panda is, where it lives, what it eats, who are its enemies, and how babies are raised. For ages 7 to 10.
Meet the Elephant: A 15-Minute book for Early Readers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,580. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Elephants, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Elephants are the biggest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant is taller than the room in your house! They can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Female elephants are smaller, but they are still big. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Elephants: Kings of the Land” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 994 easy to read words, young children can read it!
Horses: Tame and Wild by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,760. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Horses, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful. All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes. Read this book to find out what a horse is, what it eats, where it lives, who are its enemies, how babies are born.
Kendall and Jamie Solve It At School: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Mysteries by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 11,780. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories
“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed inside the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois. “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for thousands,” someone else added.Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderickand see if you can solve the mystery before they do.
Turkeys: Gobblers of the Americas by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,810. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
You have seen them on your thanksgiving table, but what do you know about turkeys? Turkeys might surprise you, especially the wild ones. Let me tell you about them. There are two main kinds of turkeys, wild turkeys and tame turkeys. There are many differences between the two kinds of turkeys. Learn about this amazing bird in this short, fact-filled book.
Meet the Sea Creatures Book #2 by
Series: Meet the Animals · 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 6,940. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books for early readers. It contains the following individual books: Meet The Shark, Meet The Sea Otter, Meet The Frogfish, Meet The Whale, Meet The Barnacle, Meet The Sea Star, Meet The Elephant Seal.
Meet The Sea Creatures Book #1 by
Series: Meet the Animals · 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 7,060. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
BUY SETS AND SAVE! SEVEN BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF FIVE. There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books for early readers. It contains the following individual books: Meet The Dolphin, Meet The Clown Fish, Meet The Jellyfish, Meet The Octopus, Meet The Ray, Meet The Sea Horse, Meet The Sea Dragon
Meet the Elephant Seal by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,590. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Elephant seals are huge animals that live in the sea. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be as long as a car! They can weigh as much as two cars! That is big! This book is a shorter version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber”, for early readers. With only 996 easy to read words, young children can learn about the elephant seal.
Bats: Fliers of the Night by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,210. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Nocturnal, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
What animal sees with its ears and flies with its hands? Bats do. They also do many other strange things. Bats don’t see very well with their eyes. Instead, they “see” with their ears. Use sonar to find their way, and to find things in the dark. Find out more about this amazing animal in this 15-minute book? Our 15-Minute Books give children fun choices for practicing reading 15 minutes per day.
Elephants: The Kings of the Land by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,220. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Elephants, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
Elephants are the largest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant can stand 12 feet (3.75 metres) tall at the shoulders. It can weigh up to 26,000 pounds (12,000 kg). That means one elephant can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Elephants have four very strong legs. Their legs are like posts. Find out more about these huge animals in this 15-minute book!
Tommy Turtle Gets Lost by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,950. Language: English. Published: December 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Social Issues / Strangers, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Turtles
"One day Tommy Turtle got up early and took a bath. Then he sat down and ate his breakfast of turtle mush, which he didn't like." This book will help your child learn their name, address and phone # without frightening him/her. There are lines to show where they should say the information that pertains to them. Give them a sense of pride and accomplishment for being smarter than Tommy Turtle!
Betsy Ross: The Woman Who Made The First Flag by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,480. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
On the first day of 1752, a new baby was born. Her parents were Samuel and Rebecca Griscom. They named their baby Elizabeth, but soon everyone called her Betsy. Betsy grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father worked as a carpenter. He helped to build many buildings. He even built the house that Betsy and her family lived in. Learn about Betsy Ross and her life in this fun, fact-filled book
Sea Creatures Book #2: A Set Of Seven 15-Minute Books by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 13,770. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
BUY SETS AND SAVE! 7 BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF 5. This is a set of 7 of our popular 15-Minute Books. It contains the full text from the individual books: "Sharks: Chompers of the Sea", "Sea Otters: Clowns of the Sea", "Frogfish: The Weirdest Fish in the Sea", "Whales: Giants of the Deep", "Barnacles: Hated Squatters of the Sea", "Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea", "Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber".
Badgers: Ready For A Fight by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,570. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog. It has a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find underground. Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but has white stripes. That helps them to hide in the nighttime shadows. Learn more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions
Sea Creatures Book 1: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Books by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 11,520. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
BUY SETS AND SAVE! This is a set of 7 of our popular 15-Minute Books. It contains the full text and pictures from the individual books: "Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea", "Clown Fish: Friends of the Stinging Anemone", "Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea", "Octopuses: Eight-Armed Wonders", "Rays and Skates: Pancakes of the Sea", "Sea Horses: Tiny Horses of the Sea", "Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise"
Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,740. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
Elephant seals are huge animals that live part of their life on land. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be up to 16 feet (4.9 metres) long. They can weigh 6,600 pounds (3000 kilograms)! An average car weighs about 3,000 pounds (1360 kilograms). That means a male elephant seal can weigh more than two cars! That is big! Find out more about elephant seals!
Komodo Dragons: The Biggest Lizard in the World by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,520. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much as two average men weigh! Find out more about thses strange and wonderful animals in this book!
Armadillos: Animals That Wear Armor by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,270. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
How would you like to live your life in a suit of armor? That is what an armadillo does. An armadillo is covered in armor. It has bony plates around its body to protect it. The plates are hard, like a turtle's shell. The armadillo looks a bit like an anteater. They have a long nose that they use to sniff for food. Find out more about the armadillo in this fun, favt-filled book.
Tutankhamen: The Boy King by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,740. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Africa
What was King Tut’s like as a boy? Did he go to school? Did he have royal duties? If so, what were they? This book tells of the young life of the boy King Tutankhamen. It tells the stories that have been found on the walls of the temples and shows what his life would have been like growing up. Find out more about this young king of Egypt and his life in this 15-minute biography.
Rain-in-the-Face: Was He the Man Who Killed Custer? by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 7,320. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Biography » Native Americans
The name Rain-in-the-Face struck fear into the hearts of white men. He was a fierce Sioux warrior who fought in many battles. One of those fights was the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where General George Armstrong Custer was killed. Many people say Rain-in-the-Face killed Custer. Others said that he killed Tom Custer, General Custer’s brother, and cut out his heart. What is the truth?
Emancipation! A Skit About September 1862 by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,730. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Fiction » Children’s books » Performing Arts / Theater
On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south. The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and owners in this 15-minute skit!
Fish That Can't Swim and Birds That Can't Fly by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,820. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Fishes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds
Yes, there really are fish that can’t swim and birds that can’t fly! I’m not making this up. I promise. This book will introduce you to a number of them. You will meet frogfish, spiny devil fish, pipefish, and starfish. You will also meet ostriches, emus, cassowarys and kiwis, among other fish that can’t swim and birds that can’t fly. Ages 7 to 10.
Some Feet Smell: A 15-Minute Book About Human and Animal Feet by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,080. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
Some feet can smell. We don't mean they stink. Some animals actually have feet that smell things like your nose does. Some animals even taste with their feet! Some animals eat with their feet, or use them to swim. Others use their feet to hunt or to dig holes. Even if they don't smell, feet are wonderful things. Take a fun and interesting look at all kinds of feet with this book.
The Caribou and the Eskimo: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,580. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Deer, Moose & Caribou, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 19th Century
Caribou and Eskimos need each other. They work together so both of them can survive. You may not know a lot about caribou or Eskimos, so let me tell you a little bit about them. This book introduces you to the nomadic life of the caribou and how they survive in the Alaskan wilderness. You also find out how the Eskimo hunted the caribou and used their fur, meat, sinew, bones, and antlers.
Miss Jones and the Wright Brothers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Miss Jones, The Time Travelling Teacher. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,340. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / United States / 20th Century, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the first flight ended in a deadly crash! Something went wrong with the plane and Orville Wright crashed just after takeoff. The first flight never happened. Can Miss Jones reach Kill Devil Hill in time to fix it!
Miss Jones and the Runaway Slaves by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Miss Jones, The Time Travelling Teacher. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,980. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / United States / 19th Century, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers a group of runaway slaves. They have become lost when Harriet Tubman, their leader, has suddenly fallen asleep. Miss Jones tries to discover which house is safe for them to go to, only to find that a trap is being set!
Miss Jones and the Pony Express by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Miss Jones, The Time Travelling Teacher. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,660. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling second grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Pony Express rider Wild Bill Hickock is in danger. He is trying to carry the news of President Lincoln’s election across the plains. But Bill is sick. If he gets on his pony and tries to ride, he may die!
Miss Jones and the Golden Spike by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Miss Jones, The Time Travelling Teacher. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,760. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the golden spike has been stolen! The transcontinental railroad is almost finished. People have come from clear across the country to see the last, golden spike being laid, but it is about to disappear!
Miss Jones and the David by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Miss Jones, The Time Travelling Teacher. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,070. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Michelangelo’s great sculpture only shows David from the waist up! What could have gone wrong? She quickly travels back to Michelangelo’s studio, only to discover that the marble he is working with is too short!
The Case of the Plundered Purse: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,370. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
The Case of the Aussie Adventure: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,160. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
"Well, this homework won't be hard for me!" they heard a voice say. Cindy pushed her way into the small group. She was one of the richest kids in their school, and she always made sure everyone knew it. Kendall looked at the school buses. He wished he rode the bus to school instead of a bike. That would have given him an excuse to take off. Find out what Cindy said and if she was telling the truth
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