Betsy Maestro
Author of Why Do Leaves Change Color?
About the Author
Betsy Maestro was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1944. She received a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in elementary guidance from Southern Connecticut State College. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a kindergarten and first grade teacher for eleven years. show more During that time she became aware of the need for imaginative nonfiction to spark children's interests. She has been creating books with her husband Giulio since 1974. She writes and he does the illustrating. They are best known for their nonfiction titles which include the American Story series. Together, they have produced over ninety titles. Her other works include How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Betsy Maestro with husband and co-author Giulio Maestro
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Through Grandpa's Eyes 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1948
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Education
- Southern Connecticut State University (BA|early childhood education, MA|counseling)
- Relationships
- Maestro, Giulio (husband)
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As children jump into piles of leaves and help their parents rake the yard, they also wonder: Why do leaves change color? With bright illustrations and clear, simple text, this book explains what happens to leaves in autumn. This informative concept book includes detailed pictures of leaves in different sizes, shapes, and colors and a list of activities that kids can do with leaves.
Thousands of years ago, the first people to arrive on American soil traveled across a land bridge from Asia to what is now Alaska. And today, immigrants still come to America from countries worldwide, including Russia, Haiti, and Cuba, insearch of a better way of life. The history of American immigration is one of determination and struggle, but not without pain. But for immigrants past and present, hope, the belief in a better life, and the allure of making a contribution to this nation prevails.… (more)
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- Popularity
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- Rating
- 4.0
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- ISBNs
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I recommend this book to fifth graders because it is a little more complex and a more serious conversation to have with kids. This book is very informational about all the different religions. This can help kids realize that many places in the world do things completely different from their usuals.