Books written by Jane Katirgis

  • Meet Nat Love: Cowboy and Former Slave

    Page 19: Hartwell & Hamaker photograph of a scene in Phoenix, Arizona, circa 1899. Page 20: Photograph of an illustration by Nat Love titled I Rope One of Uncle Sam's Cannon—Fort Dodge, Kan., appearing in his autobiography, ...

  • Endangered Gorillas

    Martha M. Robbins, Pascale Sicotte, and Kelly J. Stewart, eds., Mountain Gorillas: Three Decades of Research at Karisoke (Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2001), p. 301. 2. Bettyann Kevles, Thinking Gorillas: Testing and ...

  • Scary Tsunamis

    What is a tsunami? What causes one? Is there any way to predict them? Learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe during one.

  • Endangered Rhinos

    Rhinoceroses are some of the oldest creatures on our planet.

  • Endangered Blue Whales

    rorqual whales are the humpback, fin, sei, Bryde's, minke, pygmy blue, and blue whales. The blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, is the largest of the rorquals. Females are generally larger than males of the same age, and the largest ...

  • Meet Paul Revere: Revolutionary Hero

    Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous ride, but this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life.

  • Endangered Orangutans

    Orangutan means _person of the forest_ in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats?

  • Meet Phillis Wheatley: Poet and Former Slave

    Identifiers: LCCN 2018060044|ISBN 9781978511286 (library bound) | ISBN 9781978511262 (paperback) | ISBN 9781978511279 (6 pack) Subjects: LCSH: Wheatley, Phillis, 1753–1784—Juvenile literature.

  • Endangered Tigers

    The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Learn why they are threatened and how to help save this beautiful big cat.

  • Baby Snow Animals

    "Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about snow animals using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

  • Meet George Washington: America's First President

    George Washington was one of the most influential figures in American history.

  • Insider Tips for Catfish Fishing

    From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing.

  • STEM Jobs in Food and Nutrition

    This book will allow students to understand how systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part of larger complex systems.

  • Endangered Gorillas

    Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that have exhibited complex emotions, intellect, and abilities_much like humans.

  • Endangered Giant Pandas

    The giant panda is the national symbol of China and one of the most beloved animals in the world.

  • Baby Farm Animals

    Who lives on the farm? Beginning readers can learn about baby animals on the farm. Full-color photos help illustrate the text.

  • Volatile Volcanoes

    Jane Katirgis, Michele Ingber Drohan. Learn. More. Books Greenwood, Rosie. I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops and Other Questions About Natural Disasters. New York: Kingfisher, 2013. Jackson, Tom. Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes ...

  • Meet Sitting Bull: Lakota Chief

    A man of renowned courage, Sitting Bull was a great leader.

  • Baby Backyard Animals

    "Introduces simple concepts about backyard animals using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher

  • Day and Night

    Jane Katirgis. Read More Nelson, Robin. Day and Night. Minneapolis, Minn.: Lerner Publications, 2011. Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Black? White! Day? Night! A Book of Opposites. New Milford, Conn.: Roaring Brook Press, 2006. Web Sites ...