March (It Happens in the Month of...) [Hardcover]

Ellen B. Jackson (Author), Kay Life (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: It Happens in the Month of

From animal behavior to holidays, and from historical events in North America to the weather, this fact-filled series gives readers a month-by-month look at life throughout the year. Each book wraps up with a short story that celebrates the month's unique character. Each book includes--

* The Birthstone and Flower of each month
* Zodiac
* Weather
* Flora and Fauna
* Important Days and Events
* Birthdays of Famous People

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About the Author

Author: Ellen Jackson

Ellen has written and published many fiction and nonfiction books for children. She is also the author of the award-winning Turn of the Century (Charlesbridge, 1998) and Cinder Edna (Lothrop, Lee and Shephard, 1994).

Ellen is a full-time freelance writer. She lives in California with her Miniature Schnauzer, Bailey. She volunteers in her community and works at the local library one day per week. She writes almost every day.

Kay Life IllustratorIn addition to illustrating Hats Off to Hair! written by Virginia Kroll, Muggie Maggie written by Beverly Cleary (Morrow Jr. Books), Poppy's Chair written by Karen Hesse (MacMillan), and three books for Albert Whitman Publishing, Kay has collaborated with other illustrators for such works as Classic Mother Goose(Running Press). Kay lives in Massachusetts, and is the mother of four and grandmother of six.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881069051
• ISBN-13: 978-0881069051
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,795,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

WHO: Ellen B. Jackson

WHAT: An award-winning author of 55+ fiction and nonfiction books for children.

WHEN: Born in the days of woolly mammoths, I eventually grew up to be a teacher, counselor, book-lover and writer.

WHERE: I live in Santa Barbara near a very nice beach, ideal for beach-combing and canine stick throwing.

WORKS: Recent books include THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE, about supernovae and dark energy (a Golden Kite honor book), and EARTH MOTHER, a timeless tale about the circle of life (three starred reviews).

VISIT: www.ellenjackson.net