Most Popular Books by Lisa Bullard

Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? That’s what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting illustrations, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

People come from all over the world to see the Empire State Building. Just how many floors does this tall skyscraper have? And how long did it take workers to create this amazing building? Read this book to find out!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Earth has a pollution problem. How can you help? Join Tyler to learn what makes Earth''s land, air, and water dirty. Find out cool ways to clean up our world. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Do you know a place that’s home to both manatees and panthers? Get ready for a trip to the Everglades! Many plants and animals live in this huge wetland. But why is the Everglades region also important to humans? And how do people protect the Everglades? Read this book to find out!

Kevin''s family is celebrating the seven days of Kwanzaa! Kevin helps his mom decorate the Kwanzaa table. They light candles with Grandma and Grandpa and learn a special word each day. They talk about working together and solving problems. On the sixth day, everyone eats and dances at a big feast! It''s time to celebrate! Learn how and why fall and winter holidays are celebrated through the eyes of a young narrator. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Provides facts about the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, discusses its history and construction, and looks at how people get to the top of the arch and what they can see from the observation area.

Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house? What about one taller than a skyscraper? Get ready to explore the gigantic trees in the Redwood Forests! These amazing forests are located along the West Coast of the United States, from California to Oregon. Just how tall can a redwood tree grow? Read this book to find out!

For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it''s time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year. Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the Holidays and Special Days series. Each book follows a young narrator through the process of preparing for and celebrating a special event.

Daniela is preparing for the Day of the Dead—the first one since her grandpa died. She makes an ofrenda with Grandpa''s favorite things and toy skeletons. Her family has a party to remember Grandpa.

Meet Connor. He''s a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don?t be scared. Connor''s not real. He''s one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about werewolves. Discover how people turn into werewolves. Learn about different kinds of werewolves from around the world. And find out where werewolf stories come from. You''ll have a howling good time with this monster buddy!

Meet Drake. He''s a vampire! He sneaks around at night. He likes to drink blood! But don''t scream. Drake''s not real. He''s one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about vampires. Find out what turns people into vampires. Meet the different kinds of vampires around the world. And learn how to stop these creepy creatures. You''ll have a chilling time with this monster buddy!

Readers will learn about protecting a vital natural resource in this tale full of diverse characters and fun illustrations. Comprehension questions, fast facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking about what they''re reading.

Brief text and colorful photos describe common foods that are the color brown.

This book offers young readers an exciting look at whale migration, focusing on the reasons these animals make their journeys and the places they travel to. The book also includes an "Animal Spotlight" special feature, fun facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

When Zachary''s relatives show up for the family Christmas, there aren''t enough beds to hold them all. So they end up sleeping in the craziest places--like the bathtub and the porch swing--and some of them stay up all night! From Aunt Alison to Yancy the dog, the house is full--but Zachary finds the best spot of all!

Camila and her brother, Carlos, are going on a road trip with their parents! They''re driving all the way from their home in Austin, Texas, to visit their granddad in Louisiana. Along the way, they collect state quarters and learn fun facts about states from Alaska to Rhode Island. Ride along as they discover all the things that make states great!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Romelie''s family communicates in English and American Sign Language, but what languages do her friends and neighbors use? Young readers will love exploring different languages in this entertaining, illustrated story.

Makayla''s family is about to change with her baby brother''s arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!

How should we handle our money? Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn''t need root beer! Learn how to be wise about money! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Rachel has been chosen to ride a bike in Riverdale''s parade! There''s only one problem—she doesn''t know how. But she''s determined to learn! She and her dad go all over Riverdale to prepare for the big day—from the bank to the bike shop. How is Rachel''s town similar to and different from other towns? Come along and see what makes Riverdale worth celebrating!