A small dog, Spenser, and his mother explore the history and geography of Portland, Oregon. He explores mountains, waterfalls, the Columbia Gorge, the International Rose Test Garden, and Powell’s Book Store. This is the first in a series of children’s books that offer children and the adults in their lives fascinating, challenging, and compassionate learning experiences about different cities and regions of the United States. These stories of Spenser base their appeal on his personality and the fact that he does very cool things with his traveling companion, his mother. Spenser possesses character traits that children can relate to and that adults want children to emulate: curiosity, compassion, and a sense of adventure. He details his travels so children can learn the history, culture, and geography of different parts of the US. He encourages children to participate in community activities to feed hungry children like the Oregon Food Bank. Spenser practices environmental stewardship and models good citizen behavior. In this book, Spenser learns about the problem of littering and how children can help solve the problem. Activities and tasks in the book offer the opportunity to earn points. A 100% point score enables the young reader to become a member of Spenser’s Honor Roll.

Spenser Goes to Portland (Spenser Nation)

Children's Books

Spenser and Mom

Melanie Brooks

Geography & Cultures

Simple Fish Book Co

A small dog, Spenser, and his mother explore the history and geography of Savannah, Georgia. They explore Savannah's history as a Blue Ribbon City, visit the Atlantic Ocean to learn about the animals found at the beach, discuss the mighty military surrounding Savannah, celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Savannah style, and of course visit a Kid's Cafe to assist the Food Bank in its efforts to fight childhood hunger. This is the third in a series of children's books that offer children and the adults in their lives fascinating, challenging, and compassionate learning experiences about different cities and regions of the United States. Spenser possesses character traits that children can relate to and that adults want children to emulate: curiosity, compassion, and a sense of adventure. He details his travels so children can learn the history, culture, and geography of different parts of the United States.

Spenser's Savannah (Spenser Nation)

Animals

Simple Fish Company

After visiting cities and towns all over the country, Spenser decided he needed to talk to his friends about the whole United States of America. In this book, Spenser's America, Spenser and Mom talk about the natural wonders, the man-made wonders, the special moments in history, and the great stuff made in our United States. With a free map available online, children and their parents or teachers can follow along with Spenser and Mom as they talk about these things. Spenser and Mom also talk about the Melting Pot of America and how we have not always been nice to people who looked or acted different from us. Spenser encourages his young friends to join him in being a Proud American.

Spenser Loves America

Melanie Brooks (Mom)

Simple Fish Book Company

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