Margaret Mcnamara

For fans of the musical Hamilton, here is a stunning picture book biography about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton's extraordinary wife and an important figure in her own right. We all know the story of scrappy Alexander Hamilton and his rise in American politics--but how much do we know about his workmate, inspiration, and stabilizing force, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton? Margaret McNamara employs the letter-writing style of the period to tell the story of Eliza Hamilton, who was born into a family of considerable wealth, power, and influence in Albany, New York, in 1757. Eliza was expected to marry into a similarly powerful family . . . until she met and fell in love with the charismatic Hamilton. She stood by him throughout his tumultuous life, and after his death, she single-handedly collected his papers and preserved them for historians and musical-theater writers of the future. Eliza outlived Hamilton by fifty years; during that time she founded the first orphanage in New York State, raised funds for the Washington Monument, and kept the flame of her husband's memory and achievements alive. Featuring Esme Shapiro's exquisite, thoroughly researched art, which mirrors paintings from 18th-century America, this is a beautiful and informative biography with extensive back matter.

The first graders of Robin Hill School learn about Juneteenth in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story Juneteenth is an important holiday in Mrs. Connor's class. When the students hear about its history, it inspires them and opens their eyes to what it means to treat people with kindness, respect, and equality.

The first graders of Robin Hill School learn about Juneteenth in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story Juneteenth is an important holiday in Mrs. Connor's class. When the students hear about its history, it inspires them and opens their eyes to what it means to treat people with kindness, respect, and equality.

The first graders at Robin Hill School celebrate spring in these five easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read stories in one big paperback bind-up Mrs. Connor's class is loving butterflies, bunnies, and the Earth during the magical season of spring. Follow along as they celebrate spring in this paperback bind up for beginning readers. This delightful book includes the following stories: Butterfly Garden First-Grade Bunny Earth Day Star of the Class Play Happy Graduation

The first graders at Robin Hill School celebrate fall in these three easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read stories in one paper over board bind-up Mrs. Connor's first-grade class is loving everything about fall: from the beautiful orange and red leaves to going apple and pumpkin picking. Celebrate the change of seasons with these Level 1 Ready-to-Read tales for beginning readers. This paper over board book includes: The Pumpkin Patch Fall Leaf Project Picking Apples

A young, curious, science-loving environmentalist named Daisy proves to her community the importance of conservation in this whimsical and hopeful story. Daisy was born with a green thumb. As an infant, she composted her own baby food. As a toddler, she slept on a bed of leaves. Now she's embarking on her most important experiment: she'll plant herself on her manicured front lawn, stay put, and let nature take over. What happens is a blooming miracle. With a little help from expert gardener Auntie Betsy, Daisy thrives. Sunflowers grow in her hair, moss grows between her toes, hummingbirds buzz in her bee balm. Soon Daisy's front yard is a haven for native grasses and flowers, for pollinating insects, for birds, even for lowly worms. And that's when her real work begins. In this funny and whimsical story about restoring natural habitats, one tenacious girl passionately leads her own conservation efforts, helping the land heal itself, and teaching her community about the importance of nurturing wild places.

A young, curious, science-loving environmentalist named Daisy proves to her community the importance of conservation in this whimsical and hopeful story. Daisy was born with a green thumb. As an infant, she composted her own baby food. As a toddler, she slept on a bed of leaves. Now she's embarking on her most important experiment: she'll plant herself on her manicured front lawn, stay put, and let nature take over. What happens is a blooming miracle. With a little help from expert gardener Auntie Betsy, Daisy thrives. Sunflowers grow in her hair, moss grows between her toes, hummingbirds buzz in her bee balm. Soon Daisy's front yard is a haven for native grasses and flowers, for pollinating insects, for birds, even for lowly worms. And that's when her real work begins. In this funny and whimsical story about restoring natural habitats, one tenacious girl passionately leads her own conservation efforts, helping the land heal itself, and teaching her community about the importance of nurturing wild places.

The first graders at Robin Hill School learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story Eigen's mom has come to talk to Mrs. Connor's class about a special holiday called Lunar New Year. She tells them all the fun ways that the holiday is celebrated around the world. But can the students guess why it's Eigen's favorite holiday?

The first graders at Robin Hill School learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story Eigen's mom has come to talk to Mrs. Connor's class about a special holiday called Lunar New Year. She tells them all the fun ways that the holiday is celebrated around the world. But can the students guess why it's Eigen's favorite holiday?

The Robin Hill School first graders vote for their class president in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Robin Hill School series It's election day in Mrs. Connor's class. The students listen to speeches and vote for a new class president. Today is also Becky's first day at Robin Hill School. She thinks she would make a great class president, but she's new and doesn't know anyone yet. Should she put her hat in the ring?

The first graders of Robin Hill School learn about St. Patrick's Day in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, now in hardcover for the first time Katie makes a shamrock for each person in her class for St. Patrick's Day. But when she gets to school, Mrs. Connor pulls out a shamrock that looks nothing like hers Are Katie's shamrocks wrong?

The first graders of Robin Hill School have a bunny join their classroom in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, now in hardcover for the first time A visitor is coming to Mrs. Connor's class: a bunny Her name is Sparky, and everyone wants to take care of her. Except for Reza. He doesn't want to admit it, but he's afraid of bunnies. When Mrs. Connor gives him a special job, will Reza realize bunnies aren't so scary after all?

Mrs. Connor's students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, now in hardcover for the first time The first graders of Robin Hill School share their hopes and dreams and imagine how to make the world a better place to honor the important holiday. More information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic day is included in the backmatter.