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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the Wonderful World of Animals series, the Miss Jones series, and a number of books in the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series.

Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing ebooks.

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.

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Rabbits: Fluffy Balls of Fur by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,860. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Rabbits, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals
Rabbits are small, furry animals that live all over the world. Most rabbits like to live in groups called herds. Some rabbits like to live alone. They have an egg shaped body covered in very soft fur. Most rabbits have fur that is the color of the area they live in. This helps them to hide from their enemies. Learn about rabbits in this fun, 15-minute book for young readers.
Meet the Giant Panda: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,740. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Bears, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Giant pandas live in China. For a long time many people thought a panda was a bear. Some thought it was a raccoon. Now they know that they are really bears. They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. They also have a face that looks like a bear face. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers” and is for early readers.
Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,310. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Religious, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
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Have you ever wondered where the legend of Santa Claus or Father Christmas came from? Maybe you’ve heard of Saint Nicholas who is a patron saint and known as the Guardian of Children. He is one of the most popular and celebrated saints throughout the world. Many years ago there really was a man named Nicholas who became a saint. In this story, we see how a rich orphan became a celebrated saint.
The Wonder of Stonehenge: A Strange But True 15-Minute Tale by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,060. Language: English. Published: November 12, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, etc.
Stonehenge has been surrounded by mystery and wonder. There have always been questions about where these massive stones came from. How did they get there? Do they hail from a magical world of giants and wizards, or are they manmade? And then there's the most important question: what is their purpose? Many theories have tried to answer these questions. This 15-minute book will explore three.
14 Fun Facts About the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 7,020. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
It was once thought that our solar system ended at Saturn. Then the first telescopes revealed Uranus and Neptune. Differences in the calculations of the gravity of these giants set off another search and Pluto was discovered. Pluto was then thought to be the last planet of our solar system. Beyond it was empty space – until astronomers started looking further. Educational vers. have CCSS activitie
14 Fun Facts About the Sun: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,350. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
Our sun is an average star in our galaxy. It is a sphere of burning gas that provides light and heat. It makes our plants grow and allows them to turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. If our sun were to shine a little less or a little more brightly, life as we knew it would not exist. Educational versions have Common Core Curriculum activities.
14 Fun Facts About Dwarf Planets: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,410. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
More space objects have been found beyond Pluto, in a region known as the Kuiper Belt. In 2003, Eris was discovered. Its existence was confirmed in January 2005. It was found to be larger than Pluto and was put forward as a tenth planet in our solar system. This caused debate among astronomers. Are there more, larger objects in our solar system? How many? Educational versions have CCSS activities
14 Fun Facts About Asteroids: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,240. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
Circling the heavens is a belt of rock and dust. Lying between Mars and Jupiter and orbiting our sun, The Main Asteroid Belt was once thought to be the remnant of an exploded planet or the beginnings of a planet that never formed. How much do you know about asteroids? Find out 14 fun facts in this book! Educational versions have Common Core Curriculum activities.
A Story of the Sioux War: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Heroes in History 15-Minute Books. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,430. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Adventure & Adventurers, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
In the summer of 1862, we were living in the State of Minnesota. There I had a most remarkable experience. We lived about a mile from the town of Lac Qui Parle. There were only father, mother, and myself. I am Susanna. We had moved to Minnesota three years before. My parents moved to restore their health. They were feeble and needed a change of climate. Educational versions have CCSS activities.
A Daring Rescue: A Story of George Washington: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Heroes in History 15-Minute Books. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,470. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Adventure & Adventurers, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750. The scene: a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a large stream of water. Surveying equipment was lying about, and several men were resting under the trees. Their dress and appearance showed that they were laying out the wild lands of the country. Find out what George Washington did in this book! Educational versions have CCSS activities.
Typhoid Mary, The Story of Mary Mallon: Educational Version by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 10,140. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Women, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Ask most adults who Typhoid Mary was, and they'll tell you a lie. They'll tell you she was someone who killed hundreds of people. Maybe even thousands. They'll tell you she was a woman who knew she had a deadly disease and didn't care that she spread it to others. But is it true? No. Most of it is not true. Here is Mary's story. Educational versions have Common Core Curriculum activities.
Dr. Sara Josephine Baker: Educational Version by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 12,560. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Women, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Sara Jo Baker grew up questioning everything. She also grew up doing a lot of things that only boys were supposed to do. She mostly did them with her father and younger brother. Then Jo's world fell apart. Her father and brother died within months of each other. Jo thought it was her job to help support the family, so she went to college and became a doctor. Educational versions have CCSS activiti
Rain-In-The-Face: Educational Version by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 11,010. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
The name Rain-in-the-Face struck fear into the hearts of white men. He was a fierce Sioux warrior who fought many battles. One of those fights was the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where General George 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.Educational versions have CCSS Activities.
The Bleeding Glacier of Antarctica: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,810. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
McMurdo Dry Valleys, in Antarctica, is one of the world’s cruelest deserts. In the Dry Valleys are a number of ice covered lakes. Some are saltwater. Some are freshwater. Each is different in its composition. Glaciers border the valleys. It is here, in Taylor Valley, that one of the strangest features on Earth has been discovered – a bleeding glacier. Educational versions have CCSS activities.
The Catacombs of Paris: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,160. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
It all started with a smell. In Paris, France, during the 1800s, the people were starting to get sick. They could not escape the foul smells coming from the cemeteries. The worst cemetery was Saints-Innocents (the Cemetery of Innocents). This cemetery was in the heart of the city next to the central market place. Find out how they solved the problem! Educational versions have CCSS activities.
The Mysterious Lines at Nazca: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,330. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
In the 1920s, the first passenger airplanes began to fly over the Peruvian mountains. Passengers looking out their windows said they could see lines on the Nazca plateau below. The lines looked like runways where airplanes could land. They could also see animals and other objects. Learn about these mysterious lines in this book. Educational versions have Common Core Curriculum activities.
The Mysterious Hands at Gargas: Educational Versioon by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,780. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
It happened in 1887, in the south of France. A now unknown man was exploring the hills near the town of Saint-Gaudens. He was only 25 miles (40 km) from the border of Spain, in an area with lots of caves nestled into the soft rock and steep cliffs. Suddenly he came upon an opening in the rock. Find out what strange thing he discovered. Educational versions have Common Core Curriculum activities.
The Day Niagara Falls Stopped Running: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,150. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
It happened on March 29, 1848. The people of Niagara Falls awoke to a near deafening silence. The silence wasn’t complete. They could hear birds twittering in the trees overhead. There were a few dogs barking. But otherwise there was silence. This was strange because the people of Niagara Falls lived their entire lives with the roar of the falls. Educational versions have CCSS activities.
Meet the Elephant: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,690. Language: English. Published: September 26, 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! This book is a shorter version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber” and is for early readers. With only 994 easy to read words, young children can enjoy learning about the elephant. Book has CCSS Activities.
Meet the Elephant Seal: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,740. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 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” and is for early readers. It has only 996 easy to read words. Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Sea Star: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,850. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 1134 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea star. They will find out: How many arms can a sea star have? What kind of skin does a sea star have on the top of its body? How does a sea star turn over? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Hippo: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,840. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Hippos & Rhinos, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Hippos: Giants Who Love the Water” and is for early readers. With only 1156 easy to read words, young children can enjoy learning about the hippo. They will find out: How wide can a hippo open their mouth? Why do hippos sleep in the water? Can hippos surf on the waves? How far can a hippo baby walk? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Bighorn Sheep: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,040. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Bighorn Sheep: World of the Mountain Walkers” for early readers. With only 1320 easy to read words, young children can enjoy learning about the bighorn sheep. They will find out: How long do male bighorn sheep fight for? Does it hurt when rams smash their heads together? Are their horns heavy? And much more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Gorilla: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,810. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Apes, Monkeys, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Gorillas: Men of the African Forest” and is for early readers. With only 1107 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the gorilla. They will find out: Do gorillas walk around on their back legs? How long are a gorilla’s teeth? Where does a male gorilla sleep? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Penguin: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,980. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Penguins: Birds in Tuxedo Suits” and is for early readers. With only 1296 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the penguin. Find out: How does a penguin’s color help keep it safe? When they swim, does a penguin’s tail push it through the water? How big can a penguin be? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Wolf: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,960. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Wolves: Howlers of the Night” and is for early readers. With only 1291 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the wolf. They will find out: How many wolves can there be in a pack? Why is a wolf’s place in his pack important? How does a wolf say “I want to play"? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Cougar: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,750. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Cougars: Lions of the Mountains” and is for early readers. With only 1048 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the cougar. They will find out: What is the difference between a cougar, a puma and a mountain lion? Are there all black cougars? Do cougars hide their food? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Zebra: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,780. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Zebras: Striped Horses of Africa” and is for early readers. With only 1089 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the zebra. They will find out: How do you tell how old a zebra is? Do zebras like to live with other animals? What is a zebra’s favorite food? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Roadrunner: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,770. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Roadrunners: Birds That Like to Run” and is for early readers. With only 1026 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the roadrunner. They will find out: Do roadrunners really say beep-beep? What is funny about a roadrunner’s feet? Can roadrunners fly? And much more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Raccoon: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,920. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Nocturnal, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Raccoons: Masked Robbers of the Night” and is for early readers. With only 1229 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the raccoon. They will find out: What do raccoon hands look like? Which is bigger, a male raccoon or a female raccoon? What do raccoons eat? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Barnacle: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,450. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Barnacles: Hated Squatters of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 1178 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the barnacle. They will find out: How many legs does a barnacle have? How does a barnacle eat? When a barnacle glues itself to a rock, how long will it stay? Educational Versions have CCSS Activiti
Meet the Ostrich: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,820. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Ostriches: Flightless Birds of Wonder” and is for early readers. With only 1138 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the ostrich. They find out: What color are male ostriches? What color are female ostriches? Do ostriches like to take baths? Are ostriches picky eaters? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities!
Meet the Reindeer: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,960. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Deer, Moose & Caribou, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Reindeer: Nomads of the North” and is for early readers. With only 1234 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the reindeer. They will find out: What is the difference between a caribou and a reindeer? Why are a reindeer’s hairs hollow? What sound do reindeer make when they walk? Educational Vers have CCSS Activiti
Meet the Spider: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,060. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Insects, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Spiders: Spinners of the Sticky Web” and is for early readers. With only 1367 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the spider. They will find out: How many eyes do spiders often have? How many parts to their body do spiders have? What is in the back part of a spider? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Polar Bear: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,980. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Bears, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Polar Bears: Bears of Ice and Sea” and is for early readers. With only 1263 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the polar bears. They will find out: What color is a polar bear’s skin? Why do polar bears have fat all over their bodies? How long can a polar bear live? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Beaver: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,970. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Mammals, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Beavers: Gnawers of the Northern Woods” and is for early readers. With only 1284 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about beavers. They will find out: What color are a beaver’s front teeth? How does a beaver’s jaw help him carry logs? How many eyelids do beavers have? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Tiger: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,010. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Tigers: The Lion with Stripes” and is for early readers. With only 1323 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the tiger. They will find out: What colors do tigers come in? Why does a tiger hold his tail up when he runs? Why are their back legs longer than their front legs? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities
Meet the Octopus: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,690. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Octopuses: Eight Armed Wonders” and is for early readers. With only 1006 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the octopus. They will find out: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? What does an octopus eat? And much more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Frogfish: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,500. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Fishes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
A frogfish is one of the craziest animals you will ever see. Have you ever seen a fish that cannot swim? Or a fish that walks around the sea floor on two hands? Or even a fish that fishes for its food? Well then meet the frogfish! This book is a shorter version of “Frogfish: The Weirdest Fish in the Sea” and is for early readers. Only 792 easy to read words Educational Versions have CCSS Activitie
Meet the Ray: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,890. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Rays and Skates: Pancakes of the Sea” and is for beginning readers. With only 1215 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the rays. Find out: Are all rays sting rays? What do a ray’s teeth look like? How do you keep from stepping on a ray? How big are the biggest rays? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Sea Dragon: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,580. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise” and is for early readers. With only 819 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea dragon. They will find out: What is a sea dragon? How big are the smallest sea dragons? Where are a sea dragon’s bones? What do sea dragons eat? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Jellyfish: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,610. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea” and is for beginning readers. With only 930 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the jellyfish. They will find out: How does a jellyfish swim? What is a jellyfish made of? Does a jellyfish have a heart or a brain? How does a jellyfish hunt? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Turtle: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,510. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Turtles: Shelled Creatures of Land and Sea” and is for early readers. With only 836 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the turtle. They will find out: Do turtles have teeth? How does a desert turtle get water? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay in a year? And more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Whale: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,500. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Whales: Giants of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 804 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the whale. They will find out: Are whales bigger than dinosaurs were? How many kinds of whales are there? What does a whale’s skin feel like? How far can a whale swim? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Shark: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,470. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sharks: Chompers of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 787 easy to read words, young children can enjoy of learning about the shark. They will find out: Does a shark have more or fewer fins than a fish? Which fin moves the shark forward? How long can it take a shark to go through a whole set of teeth Educational Versions have CCSS activities
Meet the Sea Otter: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,510. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Otters: Clowns of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 781 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea otter. They will find out: What happens to a sea otter’s face as it gets older? What happens if a sea otter’s fur gets tangled? What do sea otters eat? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Sea Horse: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,360. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Horses: Tiny Horses of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 609 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the sea horse. They will find out: What colors can a sea horse be? How fast does a sea horse swim? Where are a sea horse’s bones? Do sea horses have teeth? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Manatee: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,280. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Manatees: Mermaids of the Sea” and is for beginning readers. With only 553 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the manatee. Find out: What does a manatee look like? How fast can a manatee move? How do manatees play? What do manatees eat? And many more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Dolphin: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,480. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea” and is for early readers. With only 792 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the dolphin. Find out: How dolphins breathe. What colors dolphins can be. How well a dolphin can swim if it is blindfolded. How dolphins hear sounds. And more. Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Meet the Clown Fish: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 4,510. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Fishes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
This book is a shortened version of our popular “Clown Fish: Friends of the Stinging Anemone” and is for beginning readers. With only 789 easy to read words, young children can experience the joy of learning about the clown fish. Find out: What colors can a clown fish be? Why are they called clown fish. Why do the clown fish and the anemone live together? Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
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Blood and Blood Vessels: The Rivers Inside You by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,800. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health
Let's talk about blood! Blood is more than the red stuff that comes out when you cut yourself. It is what carries nutrients and other things through your body. Without blood you would shrivel up and die! So let's find out more about this stuff. In a grown man or woman there are about five or six quarts (litres) of blood. That's a lot. But what is blood? Find out more in this 15-minute book. RL:4.0
James McGough and the Wreck of the Titanic: A 15-Minute Book, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 1,770. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Disasters
Incidents Related By James Mcgough. Women Forced Into The Life-Boats—Why Some Men Were Saved Before Women--Asked To Man Life- Boats. Surrounded by his wife and members of his family, James McGough, of Philadelphia, recited a most thrilling and graphic picture of the disaster. Read how James McGough survived the sinking of the Titanic in this 15-Minute book. Includes Common Core Exercises.
Jack Thayer and the Wreck of the Titanic: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,830. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Adventure & Adventurers, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 20th Century
The Seventeen-Year-Old Son of a Pennsylvania Railroad Official Tells the Moving Story of His Rescue ONE of the calmest of the passengers was young Jack Thayer, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Thayer. When his mother was put into the lifeboat he kissed her and told her to be brave, saying that he and his father would be all right. Educational versions have CCSS activities.
James Williams: Runaway Slave Boy: Educational Version by
Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 7,950. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
My name is James Williams. I was born in 1825 in Elkton, Maryland. My mother was a slave, so I was a slave. I was born in the house of William Hollingsworth, my master. Read this true story of how James Williams escaped from slavery alone, when he was just a boy of thirteen. Educational Versions have activities added to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
My A Workbook - A PRINTABLE Coloring Book by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Concepts / Alphabet
Learn about the letter A in this new coloring book. With the help of this book you can learn: To see the letter A in a word, To write the letter A, and To hear the sounds the letter A makes. This book is a PRINTABLE pdf format book. Print the odd pages, turn them over and place them back in your printer, then print the even pages. Fold the book in half and staple it along the spine.
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