My Books
Innovators
 
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Shel Silverstein is one of the most beloved and contriversial children's authors of our time. This book tells about his
fascinating life and how his poems and stories have touched the lives of both children and adults.
Innovators: Shel Sliverstein KidHaven Press: May 2006 ISBN: 0-7377-3555-4 Upper Elementary |
 
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Tim Burton is known for his dark humor and creative directing style. This biography describes his life,
which is not unlike his movies.
Innovators: Tim Burton KidHaven Press: July 2006 Upper Elementary |
Wonders of the World
 
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Caves and caverns are some of the most fascinating environments on the planet. Wonders of the World: Caves explores the dark watery hollows deep in the earth, where strange creatures and plants live in colorful crystal palaces formed by nature.
KidHaven Press: February 2005 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-2645-8 |
Nature's Predators
 
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The razor-sharp teeth and veracious appetite of the piranha is legendary. But the piranha is not simply a ruthless killer. Piranhas fill an important niche in the Amazon eco-system.
KidHaven Press: August 2003 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1888-9 |
Understanding Diseases and Disorders
 
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The bubonic plague--also known as the Black Death--devasted Europe during medieval times. This book explores how the disease spread, how it affected communities, and what the ravaged population did to combat it.
KidHaven Press: October 2004 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-2639-3 |
 
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Malaria is a serious disease which affects millions of people and kills many children each day. This book explores how families cope with frequent bouts of malaria and explains what causes the disease, how it is spread, and what is being done to treat and prevent it.
KidHaven Press: July 2005 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-2641-5 |
 
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Anorexia is a serious eating disorder. People with anorexia literally starve themselves, sometimes to death. This book explains who is at risk for developing anorexia, possible causes, the physical and psychological effects of the disorder and how it is treated.
KidHaven Press: August 2005 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-3176-1 |
 
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Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease which affects the skin and nerves. Although cases of leprosy are decreasing, thousands of new cases are still reported every year. This book explores the history of leprosy, its affect on the people who contract it, how it is spread and how it is treated.
KidHaven Press: October 2005 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-3172-9 |
Great Structures in History
 
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People come to Great Britain from all over the world to see Stonehenge. Even in ruins, the giant stones are awe-inspiring. This book tells how archeologists think ancient people constructed Stonehenge and what those people might have used it for. Also included is information about what is being done to preserve Stonehenge.
KidHaven Press: October 2004 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1562-6 |
 
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Many consider the Taj Mahal in India to be the most beautiful structure in the world. Built as a tomb for the beloved wife of a rich emperor, the Taj Mahal remains an amazing feat of architecture as well as an important monument.
KidHaven Press: June 2005 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-3154-0 |
 
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At over 4,000 miles long, the Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. Millions of people were forced to work on the Wall and many died. This book tells how the Wall was built and how it was used to defend China from its enemies to the north.
KidHaven Press: October 2004 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1558-8 |
 
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The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world. It was also one of the most ambitious building projects ever to be completed. This book tells how America built the canal 85 feet above sea-level despite overwhelming obstacles including deadly tropical diseases and massive landslides.
KidHaven Press: October 2004 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1559-6 |
Seeds of a Nation
 
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Early Virginians played key roles in America's fight for independence. This book explores Virginia's exciting history. Readers will learn about the Native Americans of Virginia, the founding of Jamestown and the people and events leading to independence and statehood.
KidHaven Press: January 2004 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1566-9 |
South Carolina (Seeds of a Nation)
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Europeans struggling to settle South Carolina met with starvation, disease, war and other hardships. Many attempts failed before the English finally succeeded in settling the colony, which eventually becoming the 8th state in the union.
KidHaven Press: June 2003 Upper Elementary ISBN: 0-7377-1565-0 |
People in the News
Angelina Jolie 
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Anglina Jolie's exotic beauty and outspoken honesty about her life have made her one of the most talked about movies
stars of her generation. Find out how this outspoken
movie star went from Hollywood bad girl to devoted wife and humanitarian.
People in the News: Angelina Jolie ISBN: 1-59018-973-6 Lucent Press: October 2006 Middle School |
Mysterious Encounters
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Many people believe that they have encountered angels. This book documents some of these angel encounters.
ISBN: 0-7377-3607-0 KidHaven Press: July 2006 Upper Elementary |
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