Betsy Maestro

Everybody knows that America declared its independence in 1776, but the young republic did not immediately get into one indivisible nation of united states. Here is the unforgettable story of 55 men who created a Constitution in 1787 that gave the struggling new government...

When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has...

Thousands of years ago, the first people to arrive on American soil traveled across a land bridge from Asia to what is now Alaska. Millions of people were already settled when Christopher Columbus "rediscovered" America in 1492. New about the "new" world soon spread,...

From the crossing of the Bering Land Bridge over 20,000 years ago to the arrival of the Europeans, this classic picture book paints the early discoveries of America in grand strokes. The text is useful for both the classroom and at home as it...

Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called...

Read and find out about how apples grow in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom.Questions addressed in this book include: Did you know that...

It began in Boston, with angry colonists objecting to the tyranny of a king who ruled from an ocean away.It was voiced by patriots such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry and echoed by citizens from New England all the way to the Carolinas.It...

As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly at war with one another over trade, borders, and religious differences. Beginning in 1689,...

Every October Americans celebrate the discovery of their hemisphere by Christopher Columbus. But the navigator from Genoa was not the first to find his way to these shores. From the Stone Age through the 16th century, America was "discovered" again and again. "An outstanding...

This ongoing series introduces our country's history to young readers in an appealing picture-book format. Clear, simple texts combine with informative, accurate illustrations to help young people develop an understanding of America's past and present.The New Americans is the story of the colonists --...

Travel through time with the maestros as they explore the amazing history of timekeeping Did you know that there is more than one calendar? While the most commonly used calendar was on the year 2000, the Jewish calendar said it was the year 5760,...

Explore the many forms money has taken around the world and through history, from doubloons of ages past to contemporary credit cards.Author: Betsy MaestroISBN-10: 0688133045ISBN-13: 9780688133047Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/1995Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 10.34h x 9.00w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Upper...

"An outstanding picture book on the Status of Liberty. The exceptional drawings are visually delightful. A striking book." (School Library Journal starred review)Here is a fascinating and comprehensive history of this beloved American landmark, from the first sketch to the final unveiling celebration.Since she...

It's fall The leaves are changing color. This Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features graceful text and simple, fun diagrams to explain concepts like...

Read and find out about the magical process of how leaves change their color in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.This book includes simple, fun diagrams that help introduce concepts like photosynthesis and the different types of leaves. This book also includes a list...