Below is a list of 10 the books by this author.
In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it.... [Read More]
In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue a young woman who is floating by on the detached roof of a house in the middle of the storm? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history.
Theme: Based on True Events
In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it.... [Read More]
In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue a young woman who is floating by on the detached roof of a house in the middle of the storm? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history.
Theme: Based on True Events
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to... [Read More]
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes crashing down.
Theme: Historical Fiction, High Interest/Low Vocabulary
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to... [Read More]
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes crashing down.
Theme: Historical Fiction, High Interest/Low Vocabulary
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary, Historical Fiction
Some of the most important American industries and ideas stem from people born outside the United States. Immigrants have had major influence on... [Read More]
Some of the most important American industries and ideas stem from people born outside the United States. Immigrants have had major influence on daily life in the United States, from how Americans search the internet and use their phones to the clothes they wear and the buildings in which they live. Meet 25 immigrants who built empires as artists, scientists, writers, musicians, inventors, and entrepreneurs.
Theme: Immigration
No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends... [Read More]
No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora--the first mortal woman--to Earth with a box labeled DO NOT OPEN. Can Pandora keep her curiosity under control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth in a modern, graphic retelling.
Theme: Mythology
No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends... [Read More]
No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora--the first mortal woman--to Earth with a box labeled DO NOT OPEN. Can Pandora keep her curiosity under control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth in a modern, graphic retelling.
Theme: Mythology
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride--Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess... [Read More]
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride--Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone's story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
Theme: Mythology
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride--Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess... [Read More]
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride--Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone's story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
Theme: Mythology