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Fall 2014

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128 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Art Series: For Kids series

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American Folk Art for Kids With 21 Activities

Richard Panchyk

Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids about the history of this organic art and offers inspiration for them to create their own masterpieces. The full breadth of American folk art is surveyed, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and textiles from the 17th century through today. Making bubblegum wrapper chains, rag dolls, bottle cap sculptures, decoupage boxes, and folk paintings are just a few of the activities designed to bring out the artist in every child. Along the way kids learn about the lives of Americans throughout history and their casual relationships to everyday art as they cut stencils, sew needlepoint samplers, draw calligraphy birds, and design quilts. Important folk artists such as the last surviving Shakers, the legendary Grandma Moses, and the Reverend Howard Finster are also explored in sidebars throughout the book.

Summary

Author BioRichard Panchyk is the author of Archaeology for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, Galileo for Kids, Keys

to American History, Our Supreme Court, and World War II for Kids.


144 pages Carton Qty: 36 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Music Series: For Kids series

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Beethoven for Kids His Life and Music with 21 Activities

Helen Bauer

Ludwig van Beethoven was a great innovator who expanded the limits of

classical music to write some of the biggest, boldest, most complex and revolutionary compositions of all time. This fascinating man and his works are brought vividly to life and made relevant to today in Beethoven for Kids. Young readers will be intrigued by Beethoven's hardscrabble childhood and turbulent family life, his early gift and passion for music, and his famously fiery personality. In addition, they'll learn about the great musicians and thinkers and historical events and movements of Beethoven's time and how they affected the composer's life and music.

Kids will be inspired to learn how Beethoven championed equality and freedom throughout his life, rejected the strict societal divisions and norms of the day, and never gave up on his work despite increasing hearing loss. Budding musicians will also come away with a thorough understanding of complex music concepts such as counterpoint, ornamentation, improvisation, and motifs. Twenty-one engaging, hands-on activities illuminate the times in which Beethoven lived or reinforce music concepts introduced.

Summary

Helen Bauer is the author of Young People's Guide to Classical Music. A classically trained musician and former piano, music theory, and reading teacher, she worked with Leonard Bernstein on his nationally televised Young People's Concerts and performed at Carnegie Hall and elsewhere.

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140 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography Series: For Kids series


Duke Ellington His Life in Jazz with 21 Activities

Stephanie Stein Crease

Duke Ellington, one of the most influential figures in American music, comes alive in this comprehensive biography with engaging activities. Ellington was an accomplished and influential jazz pianist, composer, band leader, and cultural diplomat. Activities include creating a ragtime rhythm, making a washtub bass, writing song lyrics, thinking like an arranger, and learning to dance the Lindy Hop. It explores Ellington's life and career along with many topics related to African American history, including the Harlem Renaissance. Kids will learn about the musical evolution of jazz that coincided with Ellington's long life from ragtime through the big band era on up to the 1970s. Kids learn how music technology has changed over the years from piano rolls to record albums through CDs, television, and portable music devices. The extensive resources include a time line, glossary, list of Ellington's greatest recordings, related books, Web sites, and DVDs for further study.

Summary

Author BioStephanie Stein Crease is the author of Gil Evans: Out of the Cool, winner of the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award, and Music Lessons: Guide Your Child to Play a Musical Instrument. She edited the liner notes for the Grammy award-winning CD set Duke Ellington Centennial Edition.


160 pages Carton Qty: 26 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places Series: For Kids series


Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities

Carol Sabbeth

Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in these imaginative and colorful activities. The art and ideas of Kahlo and Rivera are explored through projects that include painting a self-portrait Kahlo-style, creating a mural with a social message like Rivera, making a Day of the Dead ofrenda, and crafting an Olmec head carving. Vibrant illustrations throughout the book include Rivera's murals and paintings, Kahlo's dreamscapes and self-portraits, pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk art, as well as many photographs of the two artists. Children will learn that art is more than just pretty pictures; it can be a way to express the artist's innermost feelings, a source of everyday joy and fun, an outlet for political ideas, and an expression of hope for a better world. Sidebars will introduce children to other Mexican artists and other notable female artists. A time line, listings of art museums and places where Kahlo and Rivera's art can be viewed, and a list of relevant websites complete this cross-cultural art experience.

Summary

Carol Sabbeth presents art workshops to children and teachers throughout the United States. She also impersonates famous female artists in storytelling performances to bring their artistry to life. She teaches at the

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American School of Paris's summer program, and is the author of Crayons and Computers, Kids' Computer

Creations, and Monet and the Impressionists for Kids.






Leonardo da Vinci for Kids His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book. Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities like determining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals, creating a map, learning to look at a painting, and much more. Includes a glossary, bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and Web sites, a timeline, and many interesting sidebars.

Summary

Author BioJanis Herbert is a freelance writer. She is also the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for

Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.


152 pages FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR Carton Qty: 30 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Art Series: For Kids series


Monet and the Impressionists for Kids Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

Carol Sabbeth

A lifelong love of art is one of the greatest gifts an adult can bestow on a child-and no period of art is better loved or more available to children than Impressionism. Monet and the Impressionists for Kids invites children to delight in Cassatt's mothers and children, Renoir's dancing couples, and Gaugin's island scenes; 21 activities explore Monet's quick shimmering brush strokes, Cezanne's brilliant rectangles of color, Seurat's pointillism, and Degas' sculpture-like circles of dancers. Kids will learn how the artists' friendships sustained them through repeated rejection by the Parisian art world, and how they lived, painted, and thrilled to the vibrant life of Paris at the approach of the 20th century. A resource section guides readers to important museums and Web sites around the world.

Summary

Carol Sabbeth is the author of Kids' Computer Creations and Crayons and Computers. A long-time art educator, she currently teaches art workshops for children. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

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144 pages FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR Carton Qty: 30 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Art Series: For Kids series


Salvador Dali and the Surrealists Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

Michael Elsohn Ross

The bizarre and often humorous creations of René Magritte, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, and other surrealists are showcased in this activity guide for young artists. Foremost among the surrealists, Salvador Dalí was a painter, filmmaker, designer, performance artist, and eccentric self-promoter. His famous icons, including the melting watches, double images, and everyday objects set in odd contexts, helped to define the way people view reality and encourage children to view the world in new ways. Dalí's controversial life is explored while children trace the roots of some familiar modern images. These wild and wonderful activities include making Man Ray-inspired solar prints, filming a Dali-esque dreamscape video, writing surrealist poetry, making collages, and assembling art with found objects.

Summary

Author BioMichael Elsohn Ross is a science educator and the author of more than 35 children's books including Sandbox

Scientist, The Happy Camper Handbook, and Wormology, from the bestselling Backyard Buddies series. He lives in El Portal, California. Peter Tush is the curator of education at the Salvador Dalí Museum. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.



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Shakespeare for Kids His Life and Times, 21 Activities

Colleen Aagesen, Margie Blumberg

Kids can experience William Shakespeare's England and get their first taste of the Bard's sublime craft with this lively biography and activity book. Staging swordplay, learning to juggle, and creating authentic costumes like a flamboyant shirt with slashed sleeves or a lady's lace-trimmed glove bring the theater arts to life. Making a quill pen and using it to write a story, binding a simple book by hand, creating a fragrant pomander ball and a dish of stewed apples show what daily life was like in Elizabethan times. Inspired by scenes from Shakespeare's plays, kids can invent new words, write songs, and devise scathing or comical insults just as he did. Fascinating and accurate historical information and 21 fun activities open a dramatic new world of learning for children ages 8 and up.

Summary

Colleen Aagesen has taught Shakespeare in the classroom for 15 years. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska. Margie

Blumberg is the author of Is There Life after Chocolate? She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionists for Kids Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

Carol Sabbeth

Swirling, curling brushstrokes. Vivid colors. Thick layers of paint. These are the hallmarks of a painting by Vincent Summary

van Gogh, whose work his fellow artist Paul Cézanne once called "that of a madman." But Van Gogh and the

Post-Impressionists for Kids moves beyond the image of the mad pauper to reveal a complex young man who loved nature and reading, spoke four languages, and enjoyed a successful career as a gallery salesman before embarking on studies as a minister and, finally, finding his calling as an artist.

Kids journey from the Netherlands to Paris to southern France as they learn about van Gogh's friendships with four other like-minded painters who admired but were determined to depart from Impressionism: Paul Gauguin, Paul Signac, Émile Bernard, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Aspiring artists and history buffs learn not only how these Post-Impressionists' daring shapes, colors, and techniques distinguished their work from what was painted before but also how the men helped one another and whether or not they always got along.

Twenty-one creative projects bring history and art to life. Readers will create a Starry Night peep box, make a Pointillist sailboat (that...

Carol Sabbeth is the author of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Monet and the Impressionists for Kids, and Crayons and Computers. She presents art workshops to children and teachers throughout the United States.

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144 pages Carton Qty: 36 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Music Series: For Kids series


Verdi for Kids His Life and Music with 21 Activities

Helen Bauer, Deborah Voigt

Giuseppe Verdi dominated Italian opera for 50 years, and his operas are performed throughout the world today. Verdi for Kids offers young readers an accessible, behind-the-scenes peek into the exciting world of opera and traces Verdi's path to fame, delving into the great composer's childhood, musical training, family tragedies, and professional setbacks and successes. Kids also learn about the Italians' passion for opera and Italy's tumultuous past, key political figures, and cultural pastimes. Aspiring sopranos, baritones, musicians, conductors, and stage directors will learn about opera jobs and production, what happens at rehearsal, and music terms and vocabulary, gaining an understanding of opera's rich tradition.

Offering a time line, glossary, and list of additional resources, Verdi for Kids is an engaging resource for students, parents, and teachers. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the music concepts introduced and the times in which Verdi lived.

Summary

Helen Bauer is the author of Young People's Guide to Classical Music. A classically trained musician and former piano, music theory, and reading teacher, she worked with Leonard Bernstein on his nationally televised Young People's Concerts and performed at Carnegie Hall.

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Abraham Lincoln for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award winner. Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln's warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today's world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Selections from some of Lincoln's most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of websites to explore and sites to visit, are also included, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers. Download the free teaching guide.

Summary

Author BioJanis Herbert is the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo Da Vinci for

Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids. For more information about Janis Herbert and her books, visit www.janisherbertforkids.com


144 pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places Series: For Kids series


Africa for Kids Exploring a Vibrant Continent, 19 Activities

Harvey Croze

Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the African style, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African Kanga dress. This cross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today while giving them a look at what it is like to live on this interesting continent.

Summary

Harvey Croze is the coauthor of Pyramids of Life and The Serengeti's Great Migration. He is one of the world's foremost experts on African elephants and has been studying them for 35 years as a founding member of the Ambosli Elephant Research Project.

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160 pages Carton Qty: 28 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / History Series: For Kids series


The American Revolution for Kids A History with 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells the story of the Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the creation of the United States Constitution. All American students are required to study the Revolution and the Constitution, and these 21 activities make it fun and memorable. Kids create a fringed hunting shirt and a tricorn hat and reenact the Battle of Cowpens. They will learn how to make their voices heard in "I Protest" and how Congress works in "There Ought to Be a Law." A final selection including the Declaration of Independence, a glossary, biographies, and pertinent Web sites makes this book a valuable resource for both students and teachers.

Summary

Janis Herbert is the author of The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.

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America's Black Founders Revolutionary Heroes & Early Leaders with 21 Activities

Nancy I. Sanders

History books are replete with heroic stories of Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, but what of Allen, Russwurm, and Hawley? America's Black Founders celebrates the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of our nation's early African American leaders. Many know that the Revolutionary War's first martyr, Crispus Attucks, a dockworker of African descent, was killed at the Boston Massacre. But far fewer know that the final conflict of the war, the Battle of Yorktown, was hastened to a conclusion by James Armistead Lafayette, a slave and spy who reported the battle plans of General Cornwallis to George Washington. Author Nancy Sanders weaves the histories of dozens of men and women-soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants, doctors, and other community leaders-who have earned proper recognition among the founders of the United States of America. To get a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the times in which they lived, readers will celebrate Constitution Day, cook colonial foods, publish a newspaper, petition their government, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or ...

Summary

Author BioNancy I. Sanders is the author of many books, including A Kid's Guide to African American History and Old

Testament Days.






California History for Kids Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

Katy S. Duffield

The story of California is the story of dreamers-explorers, gold miners, immigrants, ranchers, moviemakers, farmers, and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start. The first native inhabitants arrived 9,000 years ago, ancestors of the tribes who would greet the Spanish in the 1700s. Father Junípero Serra later established a chain of missions along the coast, expanding European and Mexican influence. But when gold was discovered in 1848, the rush was on, and two short years later California became a state. After the gold ran out, other rushes followed, from agriculture to industry, Hollywood to Silicon Valley.

California History for Kids includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study. And to get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of its citizens, readers can:

* create a Chumash rock painting

* play the Miwok Hoop-and-Pole game

* bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner

* design a cattle brand

* decode a railroad cipher

* immortalize their handprints in plaster

* assemble an earthquake preparedness kit

* and more

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Chicago History for Kids Triumphs and Tragedies of the Windy City Includes 21 Activities

Owen Hurd, Gary Johnson

From the Native Americans who lived in the Chicago area for thousands of years, to the first European explorers Marquette and Jolliet, to the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series win, parents, teachers, and kids will love this comprehensive and exciting history of how Chicago became the third largest city in the U.S. Chicago's spectacular and impressive history comes alive through activities such as building a model of the original Ferris Wheel, taking architectural walking tours of the first skyscrapers and Chicago's oldest landmarks, and making a Chicago-style hotdog. Serving as both a guide to kids and their parents and an engaging tool for teachers, this book details the first Chicagoan Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the world's first skyscraper, and the hosting of two World's Fairs. In addition to uncovering Windy City treasures such as the birth of the vibrant jazz era of Louis Armstrong and the work of Chicago poets, novelists, and songwriters, kids will also learn about Chicago's triumphant and tortured sports history.

Summary

Owen Hurd is a former editor at several Chicago publishers and is now a freelance writer. Gary Johnson is president of the Chicago History Museum.

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160 pages Carton Qty: 36 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books Series: For Kids series


Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids With 21 Activities

Ronald A. Reis

Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous people in world history, yet few know the full story of the amazing, resourceful, and tragic Italian explorer. Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids portrays the "Admiral of the Ocean Seas" neither as hero nor heel but as a flawed and complex man whose significance is undeniably monumental. Kids will gain a fuller picture of the seafarer's life, his impact, and the dangers and thrills of exploration as they learn about all four of Columbus's voyages to the New World, not just his first, as well as the year that Columbus spent stranded on the island of Jamaica without hope of rescue. Students, parents, and teachers will appreciate the in-depth discussions of the indigenous peoples of the New World and of the consequences of Columbus's voyages-the exchange of diseases, ideas, crops, and populations between the New World and the Old. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the nautical concepts introduced and the times in which Columbus lived. Kids can:

l Tie nautical knots l Conduct a blanket (silent) trade l Make a compass l Simulate a hurricane l Take nautical measurements l And much more

Summary

Ronald A. Reis is the technology department chair at Los Angeles Valley College. He has a bachelor's degree in applied technology and a master's degree in the social sciences and has taught at the middle school, high

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school, and community college level. He is the author of several young adult nonfiction books, including African

Americans and the Civil War, Buffalo Bill Cody, and The World Trade Organization. Buffalo Bill Cody won the 2011 Spur Award for the best juvenile nonfiction biography about the West, from the Western Writers of America. He lives in Calabasas, California. Ronald A. Reis is the author of numerous biographies for young adults, including the Spur Award-winning Buffalo Bill Cody.




The Civil Rights Movement for Kids A History with 21 Activities

Mary C. Turck

Surprisingly, kids were some of the key instigators in the Civil Rights Movement, like Barbara Johns, who held a rally in her elementary school gym that eventually led to the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court school desegregation decision, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges, who was the first black student to desegregate elementary schools in New Orleans. In The Civil Rights Movement for Kids, children will discover how students and religious leaders worked together to demand the protection of civil rights for black Americans. They will relive the fear and uncertainty of Freedom Summer and learn how northern white college students helped bring national attention to atrocities committed in the name of segregation, and they'll be inspired by the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, and Malcolm X. Activities include: reenacting a lunch counter sit-in; organizing a workshop on nonviolence; holding a freedom film festival followed by a discussion; and organizing a choral group to sing the songs that motivated the foot soldiers in this war for rights.

Summary

Author BioMary C. Turck is the author of Haiti: Land of Inequality and Freedom Song and is the coauthor of Guatemala:

Land of the Maya.






The Civil War for Kids A History with 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation's history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.

Summary

Author BioJanis Herbert is the author of The American Revolution for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, Lewis and Clark for

Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.




Elizabeth I, the People's Queen Her Life and Times, 21 Activities

Kerrie Logan Hollihan

Queen Elizabeth I learned to trust no one. Even before Elizabeth was crowned queen at the age of 25, her mother, Anne Boleyn, had been executed for treason by her father, King Henry VIII. She was then removed from the royal line of succession and later imprisoned in the Tower of London, accused of plotting to overthrow her sister, Queen Mary. Yet despite all the challenges to her power, she became a hero of the Church of England in a century when Catholics and Protestants burned one another at the stake, she spoke five languages in a day when few women were taught to read, and she led a nation where men proclaimed that women had no right to take part in public life. During Elizabeth's 45-year reign, English literature, theater, music, and culture flourished. And, after her navy defeated the Spanish armada, England's military power made the once tiny kingdom into a chief player among Europe's nations.

This lively biography of one of England's greatest monarchs includes a time line, online resources, and 21 activities to offer readers hands-on experiences with life in the Elizabethan Era.

Kids can create costumes for the queen's court, including a knight's he...

Summary

Kerrie Logan Hollihan is the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids and Theodore Roosevelt for Kids, and has written for Boy's Life magazine and Bird Watcher's Digest.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities

Richard Panchyk

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's enduring legacy upon the history, culture, politics, and economics of the United States is introduced to children in this engaging activity book. Kids will learn how FDR, a member of one of the founding families of the New World, led the nation through the darkest days of the Great Depression and World War II as 32nd U.S. President. This book examines the Roosevelt family-including famous cousin Teddy Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt-as well as FDR's early political career and subsequent 12 years in office during some of the most fascinating and turbulent times in American history. Interspersed throughout are first-hand accounts from the people who knew FDR and remember him well. Children will also learn how his personal struggles with polio and his physical disability strengthened FDR's compassion and resolve. In addition, kids will explore Roosevelt's entire era through such hands-on activities as staging a fireside chat, designing a WPA-style mural, sending a double encoded message, hosting a swing dance party, and participating in a political debate.

Summary

Author BioRichard Panchyk is the author of American Folk Art for Kids, Archaeology for Kids, Galileo for Kids, Keys to

American History, Our Supreme Court, and World War II for Kids, and the coauthor of Engineering the City.



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Frederick Douglass for Kids His Life and Times, with 21 Activities

Nancy I. Sanders

Few Americans have had as much impact on this nation as Frederick Douglass. Born on a plantation, he later escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. In time he became a bestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civil rights leader. He was famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the years leading up to the Civil War, and when war broke out, Abraham Lincoln invited him to the White House for counsel and advice.

Frederick Douglass for Kids follows the footsteps of a true hero, one of the leading African Americans of his day. And to better appreciate Douglass and his times, readers will:

· form a debating club

· create a sailor's tarpaulin hat and cravat that Douglass wore during his escape

· make a Civil War haversack

· participate in a microlending program

and more

Summary

Author BioNancy I. Sanders is the author of many books, including America's Black Founders, A Kid's Guide to African

American History, and D Is for Drinking Gourd.





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George Washington for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities

Brandon Marie Miller

George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again-to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a new Constitution, and to act as the new nation's first executive leader. Children will learn how, shortly after his death in 1799, people began transforming George Washington from a man into a myth. But Washington was a complex individual who, like everyone, had hopes and fears, successes and failures. In his early 20s, for instance,Washington's actions helped plunge Great Britain and France into war. He later fought for liberty and independence, yet owned slaves himself (eventually freeing them in his will). This book weaves a rich tapestry of Washington's life, allowing kids to connect with his story in 21 hands-on projects based on his experiences and the times in which he lived. Children will learn how to tie a cravat, write with a quill pen, follow animal tracks, sew a lady's cap, plant a garden, roll a beeswax candle, play a game of Quoits, and make a replica of Washington's commander-in-chief flag. The text includes a time line, glossary, websites, travel resources, and a...

Summary

Brandon Marie Miller is the author of Declaring Independence, Growing Up in Revolution and the New Nation, and Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land.

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144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities Series: For Kids series


Harry Houdini for Kids His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions

Laurie Carlson

Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts as escaping several sets of handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a bridge into a flowing river. Kids will learn how he devised his most legendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic behind many of Houdini's acts including his famous milk can escape. Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple, entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: • Stepping through an index card • Performing an odd number trick • Making a coin appear • Mind reading with a secret code • Making a magic box • Lifting a person with one hand • Makin...

Summary

Author BioLaurie Carlson is the author of Classical Kids, Colonial Kids, Days of Knights and Damsels, Green Thumbs, Kids

Camp!, More Than Moccasins, Thomas Edison for Kids, and Westward Ho! She is a professor at Western Oregon University.




144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / History Series: For Kids series


Heading West Life with the Pioneers, 21 Activities

Pat McCarthy

Heading West traces the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children from the colonial

beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in late 20th century Alaska. In many

respects, life in the backwoods and on the prairie was similar to modern life-children attended school and had

daily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and social

events. But unlike today, pioneers lived against a backdrop of isolation, harsh weather, disease, and even

plagues of locust. And for Native Americans, the westward expansion of settlers posed the most direct threat to

their centuriesold cultures.

But pioneer life was not all hardship. Settlers were able to build lives and communities, and experience a freedom

brought on by new possibilities. Author Pat McCarthy has woven dozens of firsthand accounts from journals and

autobiographies of the era to form a rich and detailed story. Readers will find more than 20 activities to help

them better understand their pioneering ancestors. Children will churn butter, dip candles, track animals, play

Blind Man's Bluff, create a homestead diorama, and more. And b...

Summary

Pat McCarthy is the author of 10 children's books including Daniel Boone, Henry Ford, and Thomas Paine, and

has written for Cricket and Children's Digest.

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Lewis and Clark for Kids Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy Missouri River and

begin a great adventure, this activity book is set against the background of the vast North American continent.

It takes children from President Jefferson's vision of an exploratory mission across a continent full of unique

plants and animals through their dangerous and challenging journey into the unknown to the expedition's

triumphant return to the frontier town of St. Louis. Twenty-one activities bring to life the Native American tribes

they encountered, the plants and animals they discovered, and the camping and navigating techniques they

used. A glossary of terms and listings of Lewis and Clark sites, museums, and related websites round out this

comprehensive activity book.

Summary

Author BioJanis Herbert is the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for

Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.






Marco Polo for Kids His Marvelous Journey to China, 21 Activities

Janis Herbert

The Far East comes alive in this activity book centered on Marco Polo's journey to China from Venice along the

13th-century Silk Road. Kids will join Marco as he travels by caravan through vast deserts and over steep

mountain ranges, stopping in exotic cities and humble villages, until at last he arrives at the palace of the Kublai

Khan. Woven throughout the tale are 21 activities that highlight the diverse cultures Marco encountered along

the way. Activities include making a mythical map, creating a mosaic, fun with Feng Shui, making paper, and

putting on a wayang-kulit (shadow-puppet play). Just for fun, kids will learn a few words of Turkish, Persian,

Mongol, Hindi, and Chinese. A complete resource section with magnificent museums and their Web sites invites

kids to embark on their own expedition of discovery.

Summary

Author BioJanis Herbert is the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for

Kids, and Lewis and Clark for Kids.




Mark Twain for Kids His Life & Times, 21 Activities

R. Kent Rasmussen

Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life as

children journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive

biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in the

rough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers-steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveler,

businessman, lecturer, newspaper reporter, and most important, author-and how these experiences influenced

his writing. Twain-inspired activities include making printer's type, building a model paddlewheel boat, unmasking

a hoax, inventing new words, cooking cornpone, planning a newspaper, observing people, and writing maxims. An

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extensive resource section offers information on Twain's classics, such as Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of

Huckleberry Finn, as well as a listing of recommended web sites to explore.

R. Kent Rasmussen is the author of several bestselling books on Mark Twain, including Mark Twain A to Z,

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which won the ALA's award for adult reference work, Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls, and The

Quotable Mark Twain. He is also the author of Farewell to Jim Crow, a New York Public Library "Best Book for

Teens." He lives in Thousand Oaks, California.




144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places Series: For Kids series


Native American History for Kids With 21 Activities

Karen Bush Gibson

As the first Americans, hundreds of indigenous bands and nations already lived in North America when European

explorers first set out to conquer an inhabited land. This book captures the early history of these complex

societies and their 500-year struggle to survive against all odds from war, displacement, broken treaties, and

boarding schools. Not only a history of tribal nations, Native American History for Kids also includes profiles of

famous Native Americans and their many contributions, from early leaders to superstar athlete Jim Thorpe,

dancer Maria Tallchief, astronaut John Herrington, author Sherman Alexie, actor Wes Studi, and more.

Readers will also learn about Indian culture through hands-on activities, such as planting a Three Sisters garden

(corn, squash, and beans), making beef jerky in a low-temperature oven, weaving a basket out of folded

newspaper strips, deciphering a World War II Navajo Code Talker message, and playing Ball-and-Triangle, a game

popular with Penobscot children. And before they are finished, readers will be inspired to know that the history of

the Native American people is the history of all Americans.

Summary

Author BioKaren Bush Gibson is the author of eight books on Native American culture, including The Arapaho, The

Pawnee, The Chickasaw, and Plank Houses.




New York City History for Kids From New Amsterdam to the Big Apple with 21 Activities

Richard Panchyk

In this lively 400-year history, kids will read about Peter Stuyvesant and the enterprising Dutch colonists, follow

the spirited patriots as they rebel against the British during the American Revolution, learn about the crimes of

the infamous Tweed Ring, journey through the notorious Five Points slum with its tenements and street vendors,

and soar to new heights with the Empire State Building and New York City's other amazing skyscrapers. Along

the way, they'll stop at Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and many other prominent New

York landmarks. With informative and fun activities, such as painting a Dutch fireplace tile or playing a game of

stickball, this valuable resource includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore

online, and web resources for further study, helping young learners gain a better understanding of the Big Apple's

culture, politics, and geography.

Summary

Richard Panchyk is the author of Charting the World, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, World War II for Kids,

and three adult titles about New York City history. He lives in Westbury, New York.

Author Bio




208 pages Carton Qty: 26 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Law & Crime Series: For Kids series


Our Supreme Court A History with 14 Activities

Richard Panchyk, Senator John Kerry, James Baker, ...

This lively and comprehensive activity book teaches young readers everything they need to know about the

nation's highest court. Organized around keystones of the Constitution-including free speech, freedom of religion,

civil rights, criminal justice, and property rights-the book juxtaposes historical cases with similar current cases.

Presented with opinions from both sides of the court cases, readers can make up their own minds on where they

stand on the important issues that have evolved in the Court over the past 200 years. Interviews with prominent

politicians, high-court lawyers, and those involved with landmark decisions-including Ralph Nader, Rudolph

Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, and Arlen Specter-show the personal impact and far-reaching consequences of the

decisions. Fourteen engaging classroom-oriented activities involving violations of civil rights, exercises of free

speech, and selecting a classroom Supreme Court bring the issues and cases to life. The first 15 amendments to

the Constitution and a glossary of legal terms are also included.

Summary

Author BioRichard Panchyk is the author of American Folk Art for Kids, Archaeology for Kids, Galileo for Kids, and World

War II for Kids and the coauthor of Engineering the City. Senator John Kerry lives in Boston. James Baker III

is a former Secretary of State.


160 pages Carton Qty: 38 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Adventure & Adventurers Series: For Kids series


Polar Explorers for Kids Historic Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with 21 Activities

Maxine Snowden

Heroism and horror abound in these true stories of 16 great explorers who journeyed to the Arctic and Antarctic

regions, two exquisite and unique ice wildernesses. Recounted are the exciting North Pole adventures of Erik the

Red in 982 and the elusive searches for the "Northwest Passage" and "Farthest North" of Henry Hudson, Fridtjof

Nansen, Fredrick Cook, and Robert Peary. Coverage of the South Pole begins with Captain Cook in 1772;

continues through the era of land grabbing and the race to reach the Pole with James Clark Ross, Roald

Amundsen, Robert Scott, and Ernest Shackleton; and ends with an examination of the scientists at work there

today. Astounding photographs and journal entries, sidebars on the Inuit and polar animals, and engaging

activities bring the harrowing expeditions to life. Activities include making a Viking compass, building a model

igloo, making a cross staff to measure latitude, creating a barometer, making pemmican, and writing a newspaper

like William Parry's "Winter Chronicle." The North and South Poles become exciting routes to learning about

science, geography, and history.

Summary

Maxine Snowden is a freelance writer. She lives in Chicago.

Author Bio






Rightfully Ours How Women Won the Vote, 21 Activities


Though the Declaration of Independence stated that "all men are created equal," women and girls in the early

days of the United States had few rights-their lives were controlled by their husbands or fathers. Married women

could not own property, and few girls were taught more than reading and simple math. Not one woman could

vote, but that would change with the tireless efforts of Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,

Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Lucy Burns, Alice Paul, and thousands of others across

the nation.

Rightfully Ours tells of the century-long struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. In addition to its

lively narrative, this history includes a time line, online resources, and hands-on activities that will give readers a

sense of the everyday lives of the suffragists. Children will:

· create a banner for suffrage

· host a Victorian tea

· stage a "readers' theater" for women's rights

· feel what it was like to wear a corset

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· bake a cake from the Woman Suffrage Cook Book

· and more

Through it all, readers will gain a richer appreciation for not only the women who secured the right t...

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Texas History for Kids Lone Star Lives and Legends, with 21 Activites

Karen Bush Gibson

The larger-than-life story of the Lone Star State

Encapsulating the 500-year saga of the one-of-a-kind state of Texas, this interactive book takes readers from

the founding of the Spanish Missions and the victory at San Jacinto to the Great Storm that destroyed

Galveston and the establishment of NASA's Mission Control in Houston while covering everything in between.

Texas History for Kids includes 21 informative and fun activities to help readers better understand the state's

culture, politics, and geography. Kids will recreate one of the six national flags that have flown over the state,

make castings of local wildlife tracks, design a ranch's branding iron, celebrate Juneteenth by reciting General

Order Number 3, build a miniature Battle of Flowers float, and more. This valuable resource also includes a

timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further

study.

Summary

Karen Bush Gibson is the author of Native American History for Kids, Women Aviators, Women in Space, and

three dozen other books for young readers.

Author Bio






Theodore Roosevelt for Kids His Life and Times, 21 Activities


Named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children for 2010

Theodore Roosevelt's heart was as big as the great outdoors he loved. A sickly, undersized boy, he grew into a

physically fit, energetic man whose courage knew no bounds. Roosevelt hailed from the top of American society,

but wealth could not shield him from human tragedy. As leader of a young, vigorous nation, he steered a middle

course between the power brokers of big business and the needs of ordinary working people. A keen student of

nature, Roosevelt would protect millions of acres for posterity. He was a writer, ranchman, politician, soldier,

explorer, family man, and America's 26th president, the youngest person to ever hold the office.

Theodore Roosevelt for Kids brings to life this fascinating man, an American giant whose flaws were there for all

the world to see. Twenty-one hands-on activities offer a useful glimpse at Roosevelt's work and times. Readers

will create a Native American toy, explore the effects of erosion, go on a modern big game hunt with a camera,

and make felted teddy bears. The text includes a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study.

And through it all, readers ...

Summary

Author BioKerrie Logan Hollihan is the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids and has written for Bird Watcher's

Digest and Boy's Life magazine.




Thomas Jefferson for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities


An architect, statesman, farmer, and inventor, Thomas Jefferson had few equals among this nation's founders.

Left fatherless at a young age, he was a hardworking scholar who came into his own as a lawyer, landowner,

and county leader. Elected to the Virginia Assembly in 1769, Jefferson became an eloquent critic of the colonial

policies of Great Britain and King George III. His talents made him the perfect candidate to write the Declaration

of Independence, which set the United States apart in a world ruled by monarchs.

Jefferson, however, was not without his contradictions. His quill penned the immortal phrase "all men are created

equal," but during his lifetime he owned 600 slaves. And though he sought elected office, he was sensitive to

criticism and often wished to escape his public role and return to his Monticello estate.

Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the complexity of this talented leader through his original writings and

hands-on activities from the colonial era

Summary

Brandon Marie Miller is the author of George Washington for Kids and Benjamin Franklin, American Genius.

Author Bio




176 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Education / Teaching Methods & Materials Series: For Kids series


The Underground Railroad for Kids From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities

Mary Kay Carson

The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are

vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who

helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and

abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman,

William Still, and Levi and Catherine Coffin. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the

North Star, write and decode a secret message, and build a simple lantern bring the period to life. A time line,

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reading list, glossary, and listing of web sites for further exploration complete this activity book. The

Underground Railroad for Kids is an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice,

risking their livelihoods, their families, and their lives in the name of freedom.

Mary Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Wright Brothers for Kids,

Easy Science Activity Journals, and Space. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Author Bio


144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science Series: For Kids series

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The US Congress for Kids Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities

Ronald A. Reis, Henry A. Waxman, Kristi Noem

An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government

Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major

milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans

and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by

the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions

of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate

the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money,

making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.

Summary

Author BioRonald A. Reis is the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids and young adults, including Christopher

Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids, with 21 Activities. His biography of Buffalo Bill Cody won the 2011

Spur Award for the best juvenile nonfiction biography about the west, from the Western Writers of America. He

lives in Calabasas, California. Henry A. Waxman, a Democrat, is the U.S. representative for California's 33rd

congressional district. Kristi Noem, a Republican, is the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large

congressional district.






The White House for Kids A History of a Home, Office, and National Symbol, with 21 Activities

Katherine L. House

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live and work in the most important house in the country, or what it's

like to grow up there? Now, with The White House for Kids as your guide, you can explore the Executive Mansion

for yourself. This intriguing, in-depth history of the White House explains its role as a home, an office, and a

powerful symbol of the United States and tells both famous and little-known stories about some of the

surprising-and sometimes surprisingly ordinary-things that go on there. Learn which president hosted T-ball

games on the White House lawn; which mischievous first son was scolded for shooting spitballs at a portrait of

President Andrew Jackson; which first daughter held her high school prom in the famous mansion; which first lady

hung her laundry to dry in the East Room; where first families go to work, entertain, relax, and have fun; how

the White House staff feels to see beloved presidential families come and go; and much more. Crosscurricular

activities allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents and those around them.

Kids can:

* Build a model White House

* Design an official china pattern

* Play key passages of "Hail to the Chief"

* Pract...

Summary

Katherine House was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in nearby Arlington, Virginia. She is the author of

Lighthouses for Kids and has written articles about US and Iowa history for children's magazines including

AppleSeeds, Cobblestone, and the Goldfinch.

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World War I for Kids A History with 21 Activities

R. Kent Rasmussen

One hundred years after the start of the "Great War," World War I for Kids provides an intriguing and

comprehensive look at this defining conflict that involved all of the world's superpowers. Why and how did the

war come about? What was daily life like for soldiers in the trenches? What roles did zeppelins, barbed wire, and

the passenger ship Lusitania play in the war? Who were Kaiser Wilhelm, the Red Baron, and Edith Cavell? Young

history buffs will learn the answers these questions and many others, including why the western front bogged

down into a long stalemate; how the war ushered in an era of rapid military, technological, and societal

advances; and how the United States' entry helped end the war. Far from a dry catalog of names, dates, and

battles, this richly illustrated book goes in depth into such fascinating topics as turn-of-the-20th-century

weaponry and the important roles animals played in the war, and explains connections among events and how

the war changed the course of history. Hands-on activities illuminate both the war and the times.

Kids can:

· Make a periscope

· Teach a dog to carry messages

· Make a parachute

· Learn a popular...

Summary

Author BioR. Kent Rasmussen is the author or editor of more than 20 books, including the award-winning The United

States at War and many books on Mark Twain.






World War II for Kids A History with 21 Activities

Richard Panchyk, Senator John McCain

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is

packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the

Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters

written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the

United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors-all

add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to live

through this monumental period in history. They will play a rationing game or try the butter extender recipe to

understand the everyday sacrifices made by wartime families. They will try their hands at military strategy in

coastal defense, break a code, and play a latitude and longitude tracking game. Whether growing a victory

garden or staging an adventure radio program, kids will appreciate the hardships and joys experienced on the

home front.

Summary

Richard Panchyk is the author of Archaeology for Kids and the coauthor of Engineering the City. Both of his

grandfathers and three of his great-uncles were soldiers in World War II. He lives on Long Island in New York.

Author Bio


144 pages Carton Qty: 36 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature Series: For Kids series


Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments

Jerome Pohlen

Winner of:

2013 VOYA Nonfiction Honor List Selection

Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc², Albert

Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated-along with his

fascinating life and unique personality-in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein's important

contributions to science, from proving the existence and size of atoms and launching the field of quantum

mechanics to creating models of the universe that led to the discovery of black holes and the big bang theory,

young physicists will participate in activities and thought experiments to bring his theories and ideas to life. Such

activities include using dominoes to model a nuclear chain reaction, replicating the expanding universe in a

microwave oven, creating blue skies and red sunsets in a soda bottle, and calculating the speed of light using a

melted chocolate bar. Suggestions for further study, a time line, and sidebars on the work of other physicists of

the day make this an incredibly accessible resource for inquisitive children.

Summary

Jerome Pohlen is a former elementary school science teacher, an engineer, an editor, and the author of a

dozen award-winning science kits, including Famous Experiments, Microscopic World, and Wild Weather. He lives

in Chicago.

Author Bio




144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography Series: For Kids series


Benjamin Franklin, American Genius His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities


Benjamin Franklin was a 17-year-old runaway when he arrived in Philadelphia in 1723. Yet within days he'd found

a job at a local print shop, met the woman he would eventually marry, and even attracted the attention of

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Pennsylvania's governor. A decade later, he became a colonial celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An

Almanack and would go on to become one of America's most distinguished Founding Fathers. Franklin established

the colonies' first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service, and was a leading expert in the

study of electricity. He represented the Pennsylvania colony in London but returned to help draft the Declaration

of Independence. The new nation then named him Minister to France, where he helped secure financial and

military aide for the breakaway republic.Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the essence of this exceptional

individual through both his original writings and hands-on activities from the era. Readers will design and print an

almanac cover, play a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention), experiment with static electricity, build a

barometer, and more. The text also includes a time line, glossary, Web and travel resour...

Author BioBrandon Marie Miller is the author of Declaring Independence, George Washington for Kids, Growing Up in

Revolution and the New Nation, and Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land.




Charting the World Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities

Richard Panchyk

As soon as early humans began to scratch images on cave walls, they began to create maps. And while these

first drawings were used to find hunting grounds or avoid danger, they later developed into far more complex

navigational tools. Charting the World tells the fascinating history of maps and mapmaking, navigators and

explorers, and the ways that technology has enhanced our ability to understand the world around us. Richly

illustrated with full-color maps and diagrams, it gives children an in-depth appreciation of geographical concepts

and principles and shows them how to unlock the wealth of information maps contain. It also features 21 hands-

on activities for readers to put their new skills to the test.

Children will: build a three-dimensional island model using a contour map, engrave a simple map on an aluminum

"printing plate," determine the elevation of hills in their neighborhood, draw a treasure map and have a friend

search for the hidden stash, create a nautical chart of a small puddle, survey their backyard or local park,

navigate a course using a compass, and much more.

Now more than ever, the study of geography is crucial to understanding our e...

Summary

Richard Panchyk is the author of World War II for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, and Galileo for Kids,

and the coauthor of Engineering the City.

Author Bio






Darwin and Evolution for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

Kristan Lawson

Darwin and Evolution for Kids traces the transformation of a privileged and somewhat scatterbrained youth

into the great thinker who proposed the revolutionary theory of evolution. Through 21 hands-on activities, young

scientists learn about Darwin's life and work and assess current evidence of evolution. Activities include going on

a botanical treasure hunt, keeping field notes as a backyard naturalist, and tying knots for ship sails like those

on the HMS Beagle. Children also learn how fossils are created, trace genetic traits through their family trees,

and discover if acquired traits are passed along to future generations. By encouraging children, parents, and

teachers to define the differences between theories and beliefs, facts and opinions, Darwin and Evolution for

Kids does not shy away from a theory that continues to spark heated public debate more than a century after it

was first proposed.

Summary

Kristan Lawson is the author of California Babylon, Weird Europe, and The Rules of Speed Chess.

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Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids (2nd Edition) His Life and Ideas

Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen

An engaging, kid-friendly exploration of America's leading architect and his work

This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic, Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids, details the life, times,

and work of the celebrated architect. Through simple, kid-friendly prose and anecdotes, author Kathleen Thorne-

Thomsen describes the influences of Wright's Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties;

his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and

masterpieces such as the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also

discussed are Wright's sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influenced

him and vice-versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture,

Friedrich Froebel and his toy blocks that enchanted Wright as a child, and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Budding

architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands-on projects, such

as creating an edible model of Fallingwater, making a miniature Japanese kite, reading an architectural plan, an...

Summary

Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen is an author who specializes in writing and designing books and websites for

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museums, historical sites, and educational organizations. She is the author of Greene and Greene for Kids, The

Huntington for Kids, The Sustainability Book for Kids, and many others. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.






Friends of the Earth A History of American Environmentalism with 21 Activities

Pat McCarthy

From John Muir pushing a president and a nation into setting aside vast preserves-including Yosemite, Sequoia,

Mt. Rainer, and the Grand Canyon-to Julia "Butterfly" Hill saving a 1,000-year-old redwood while bringing to light

the devastation of our old-growth forests, Friends of the Earth chronicles the efforts of the men and women

who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States' natural heritage. Other notable profiles include John

James Audubon, who introduced the study of birds to North America; Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who worked to

conserve the Florida Everglades; and Rachel Carson, who opened the world's eyes to the dangers of pesticides.

Together, these environmentalists' inspiring life stories tell the history of American environmentalism, from its

inception to the present day. In this comprehensive resource, children also learn how to put their concerns into

action. Step-by-step instructions on how to build a birdfeeder, conduct a water quality survey, start a compost

pile, create their own recycled paper, and test for acid rain are included, as well as a time line of historic

milestones and a list of popular parks and sites to visit or explore online.

Summary

Pat McCarthy is the author of Heading West and 10 other children's titles. She has written for Children's Digest,

Cricket, and other publications. She lives in Greenville, Ohio.

Author Bio



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The Industrial Revolution for Kids The People and Technology That Changed the World, with 21 Activities

Cheryl Mullenbach

This blend of authoritative historic overview and human interest stories recounts one of the most important eras

in American history

This educational activity book introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution through the people, places,

and inventions of the time, from the incredibly wealthy Rockefellers and Carnegies and the dingy and dangerous

factories of the day to the creation of new forms of transportation and communication. By recounting this

fascinating period in American history through the eyes of everyday workers, kids, sports figures, and social

activists whose names never appeared in history books-including Hannah Montague, who revolutionized the

clothing industry with her highly popular detachable collars and cuffs and Clementine Lamadrid, who either helped

save starving New Yorkers or scammed the public into contributing to her one-cent coffee stands-this book

helps tell the human stories of the Industrial Revolution. Twenty-one engaging and fun crosscurricular activities

bring the times and technologies to life and allow for readers to make an assembly line sandwich, analyze the

interchangeable parts of a common household fixture, weave a placemat, tell a...

Summary

Cheryl Mullenbach is a former history teacher, librarian, public television project manager, and social studies

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consultant. She is the author of Double Victory: How African American Women Broke Race and Gender Barriers

to Help Win World War II and has contributed to Arizona Living Magazine, the Des Moines Register, Iowa Council

for the Social Studies Journal, Iowa Heritage Illustrated, and An Encyclopedia of American Women at War. She

lives in Panora, Iowa.




128 pages Carton Qty: 50 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation Series: For Kids series


Lighthouses for Kids History, Science, and Lore with 21 Activities

Katherine L. House

Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as

traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses

and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as

learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to

U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.

Summary

Katherine L. House is a freelance writer who has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post,

FamilyFun magazine, FamilyTree magazine, and the New Jersey Lighthouse Society's newsletter. She has visited

more than 100 lighthouses in the U.S. and Canada.

Author Bio



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Zoology for Kids Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities

Josh Hestermann, Bethanie Hestermann, The Kratt B...

An interactive introduction to working with animals

Zoology for Kids invites the next generation of zoologists to discover the animal kingdom through clear,

entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research.

Young minds are introduced to zoology as a science by discussing animals' forms, functions, and behaviors as

well as the history behind zoos and aquariums. Related activities include baking edible animal cells, playing a

dolphin-echolocation game, and practicing designing an exhibit. Young readers can peek into the world of

zookeepers and aquarists, veterinarians, wildlife researchers, and conservationists as they "train" their friends,

mold a tiger's jawbone, and perform field research in their own backyard. This engaging resource provides

readers with new knowledge, a healthy respect for the animal kingdom, and the idea that they can pursue

animal-related careers and make a difference to preserve and protect the natural world.

Summary

Josh Hestermann is a marine-mammal keeper and trainer at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois and has worked as a

presenter and an educator at the Phoenix Zoo and the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium in Arizona. He has worked

as a lab researcher studying animal behavior, led research trips to study wild California Sea Lions in Mexico, and

worked in wildlife management for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Bethanie Hestermann is a

contributing writer and editor-at-large at Connected World magazine. They live in Brookfield, Illinois. Martin and

Author Bio

Chris Kratt, the Kratt Brothers, are the creators and cohosts of the PBS Kids series Kratts Creatures, Wild

Kratts, and Zoboomafoo.





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Archaeology for Kids Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities

Richard Panchyk

This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting

dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the

techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun's tomb, the city of Pompeii, and Tenochtitlan,

capital of the Aztec empire. Kids will delight in fashioning a stone-age tool, playing a seriation game with old

photographs of cars, "reading" objects excavated in their own backyards, and using patent numbers to date

modern artifacts as they gain an overview of human history and the science that brings it back to life.

Summary

Richard Panchyk is coauthor of Engineering the City. He holds a master's degree in anthropology and has

taught college-level archaeology.

Author Bio




Beyond the Solar System Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More; A History with 21 Activities

Mary Kay Carson

Winner of:

NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 for 2014 list

Humans have gazed into the night sky for thousands of years and wondered, What are those twinkling lights?

Though the sun, moon, and planets moved across the background of stars, the stars themselves appeared

immovable, forever fixed in constellations. Only when astronomers began taking a closer look did anyone realize

what a fascinating, ever-changing universe lies beyond our solar system-red giant and white dwarf stars, spiral

galaxies, wispy nebulae, black holes, and much more.

In Beyond the Solar System, author Mary Kay Carson traces the evolution of humankind's astronomical

knowledge, from the realization that we are not at the center of the universe to recent telescopic proof of

planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-

on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of

the constellation Orion, model the warping of space-time caused by a black hole, see how the universe expands

using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirro...

Summary

Author BioMary Kay Carson has written more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including The Bat Scientists, Exploring

the Solar System, and The Wright Brothers for Kids.






Exploring the Solar System A History with 22 Activities

Mary Kay Carson

Winner of the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children's Literature Award.

How do we know that Mars is covered in rusty dust, that a day on Venus lasts longer than its year, and that

Neptune has 13 moons? Human exploration! Exploring the Solar System relates the rich history of space

exploration using telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions. This book has been updated to

include the recent discovery of Eris, which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a "dwarf planet" by

the International Astronomical Union. In addition to history, this book contains 22 hands-on projects to explore

the planets and other celestial bodies from right here on earth. Exploring the Solar System also includes

biographies of 20 space pioneers, details of specific missions, a time line, and a 20-page Field Guide to the Solar

System with detailed scientific data on each of our celestial neighbors and the historic missions to visit them.

Download the free teaching guide.

Summary

Author BioMary Kay Carson is the author of more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground

Railroad for Kids, Weather Projects for Young Scientists, and The Wright Brothers for Kids.




Galileo for Kids His Life and Ideas, 25 Activities

Richard Panchyk, Buzz Aldrin

Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn

how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the

groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts

or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work. Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their

own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and

painting with light and shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are

discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings of major

science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Summary

Richard Panchyk is the author of American Folk Art for Kids, World War II for Kids, and Archaeology for Kids,

and the coauthor of Engineering the City. Buzz Aldrin Ph. D. was one of the first two humans to walk on the

moon during the Apollo 11 landing of 1969. Since retiring from NASA, he has devoted himself to ensuring the

continuation of manned space exploration.

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144 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature Series: For Kids series


Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities


Isaac Newton was as strange as he was intelligent. In a few short years, he made astounding discoveries in

physics, astronomy, optics, and mathematics- yet never told a soul. Though isolated, snobbish, and jealous, he

almost single-handedly changed the course of scientific advancement and ushered in the Enlightenment. Newton

invented the refracting telescope, explained the motion of planets and comets, discovered the multicolored

nature of light, and created an entirely new field of mathematical understanding: calculus. The world might have

been a very different place had Netwon's theories and observations not been coaxed out of him by his

colleagues.

Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids paints a rich portrait of this brilliant and complex man, including 21 hands-on

projects that explore the scientific concepts Newton developed and the times in which he lived. Readers will

build a simple waterwheel, create a 17thcentury plague mask, track the phases of the moon, and test Newton's

Three Laws of Motion using coins, a skateboard, and a model boat they construct themselves. The text includes

a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study. And through it all, readers ...

Summary

Kerrie Logan Hollihan has written for Boy's Life magazine.

Author Bio


160 pages Carton Qty: 24 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology Series: For Kids series


Thomas Edison for Kids His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

Laurie Carlson

Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will

learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal

to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as

well as persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with

activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current,

constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors

and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex. In addition to his inventions and

experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola

Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of

supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Summary

Author BioLaurie Carlson is the author of Classical Kids, Colonial Kids, Days of Knights and Damsels, Green Thumbs, More

Than Moccasins, and Westward Ho, and the co-author of Kids Camp.






The Wright Brothers for Kids How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight

Mary Kay Carson

This activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than

high-school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world. At a time when most people still

hadn't ridden in an automobile, Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine.

Woven throughout the heartwarming story of the two brothers are activities that highlight their ingenuity and

problem-solving abilities as they overcame many obstacles to achieve controlled flight. The four forces of flight-

lift, thrust, gravity, and drag-and how the Wright brothers mastered them are explained in clear, simple text.

Activities include making a Chinese flying top, building a kite, bird watching, and designing a paper glider, and

culminate with an activity in which readers build a rubber-band-powered flyer. Included are photographs just

released from the Wright brothers' personal collection, along with diagrams and illustrations. The history of

human flight and its pioneers, a time line, and a complete resource section for students are also provided.

Summary

Author BioMary Kay Carson is the author of Space, Great Weather Activities, Wow's and Why's of Weather, and The

Creepiest, Scariest, Weirdest Creatures Ever! She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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