Best Selling Books by Ann Mcgovern

There is nothing more pleasing than discovering a secret. In the simplest of texts by award-winning author Ann McGovern and with beautiful, sensitive drawings by Nola Langner, this book reveals some of the very best secrets the world holds, and reveals them in such a way that the very youngest child can share their mystery. Parents of children age three to six will agree with the New York Times: "Fine for the youngest reader."

Tells how a Seminole, a Shawnee, and an Apache chief waged separate wars against the white man''s efforts to steal their homelands.

When Lizzie and Ben discover a homeless lady living in their neighborhood, they must reconcile their desire to help her with their mother''s admonition not to talk to strangers.

A biography of the courageous slave from Maryland who escaped to the freedom of the north, and then returned, time and again, to lead others to freedom.

England in the 13th century is an intriguing and superstitious world for magic spells, brave knights, and magnificent castles. But, for many, life is difficult. Through a simple question-and-answer format, this book explores the many aspects of the Middle Ages.

Relates in rhyme the utter mess made by a child''s eating eggs.

Biography of marine biologist Eugenie Clark who has worked with whales and sharks.

Examines Christopher Columbus'' life and voyages.

Brief biographies of three Indian chiefs who struggled to save their people from the white man''s oppression.

"Osceola, Tecumseh, and Cochise are Native American heroes who each fought to protect his tribe and to defend his people''s right to live on their own lands. Osceola led the Seminoles into battle in Florida. Tecumseh and the Shawnees faced their enemy in Indiana Territory. Cochise led an Apache uprising in the Southwest."--Backcover.

Little Wolf, a young Indian boy who brings home injured animals to heal them, overcomes his father''s displeasure about his refusal to hunt and proves his worth to his tribe in his own way.

This novel is written in the style of a diary. The study is suitable for Grade Three and Four students and could be used with older students as well.

Introduces some of the creatures that live on the bottom of the sea, discusses how scientists study these animals, and describes an underwater expedition in the Caribbean.

Brief poems accompanied by photographs explore a variety of feelings.

Alors que sa mère travaille, Eugénie découvre à neuf ans le monde aquatique à travers les vitres de l''aquarium de New-York. "Petite fille, elle rêvait de marcher au fond de la mer parmi les poissons, de nager avec les requins et de devenir professeur. Plus tard, elle rêva de travailler dans son propre laboratoire de biologie marine. Tous ces rêves se sont réalisés". Cette biographie est édifiante: éloquente pour les garçons, tonifiante pour les filles. Ichtyologiste, mère de quatre enfants, Eugénie Clark a su s''accomplir.