Books by Julie Murray

This emerging reader title looks at spicebush swallowtail caterpillars and the very clever way they trick potential predators throughout their lifetime. The title also covers where these caterpillars (and later butterflies) can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat.

This emerging reader title looks at silver Argiope spiders and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these insects can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat.

This emerging reader title looks at opossums and the very clever way they trick potential predators. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat.

This emerging reader title looks at foureye butterflyfish and the very clever way they trick potential predators. The title also covers where these animals can be found and what they look like. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

This emerging reader title looks at burrowing owls and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being a stunt performer is a fierce job filled with high speed chases and falls from high places! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being a storm chaser is a fierce job filled with twisters and extreme weather! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being a smokejumper is a fierce job filled with wildfire control and jumping from helicopters! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being a search-and-rescue officer is a fierce job filled with toppled buildings, the aftermath of natural disasters and emergency rescues! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being a deep-sea fisherman is a fierce job filled with rough waters and big catches! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Being an Air Force pararescue specialist is a fierce job filled with jumping out of airplanes and rescuing injured soldiers. Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Lionfish may be beautiful, but stay away from their venomous fin rays! This title introduces readers to the lionfish and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Komodo dragons look just as deadly as they are. This title introduces readers to the Komodo dragon and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

All animals have special characteristics that make them good at hunting or defending themselves. But animals with venom may be the coolest! This series introduces each animal, where it lives, what it eats, and how it uses its venom to survive. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Black widow spiders may be tiny, but they are powerful. This title introduces readers to black widow spiders and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about families with two moms through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a two-mom family isn''t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about families with two dads through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a two-dad family isn''t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about single-parent families through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a single-parent family isn''t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about military families through relatable situations. They may just find out that a military family isn''t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about adoptive families through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that an adoptive family isn''t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the United States flag is an important and uniting symbol to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the US Constitution is one of the most important symbols of freedom to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the National Anthem is an important and uniting symbol of freedom to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

Through simple text and cool historic and modern photographs, this title explains why NASA is an important symbol of innovation and science to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

Empathy can be a difficult concept to grasp but there are simple ways that young people can show empathy to their friends and family every day. This title presents realistic, everyday situations in which kids can show empathy with colorful images that support the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Through simple text and cool photographs, this title explains why the bald eagle is an important symbol of freedom and strength to the United States of America. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.