The Beauties and The Beasts

When do you know someone best? When you read their biography or when you have a conversation with them? Of course, it’s when you have a one-on-one visit. Go down in a submersible, the HOV (Human Occupied Vehicle) Alvin, to make the journey to their home. You’ll meet the weird, the cute, the flashy, and the fierce creatures of the deep.

In this book, you won’t just read a bunch of facts about these remarkable animals—you can learn to know them personally. They’ll talk to you about themselves, their relatives, and their enemies. As a surprise bonus, you will find out about the many ways your new friends are helping us solve some of our medical problems.

Suppose you are interested in learning more about what happens in the ocean. In that case, two people (real people) will tell you what they were like at your age and what motivated them to make the ocean, which covers about 70 percent of the earth’s surface, their life’s work.

The Bearmoose

In a blizzard’s blinding fury, the Bearmoose finds herself alone, separated from her pride during their migration south. Her white fur, once a source of warmth and protection, now serves as a camouflage that isolates her in an unforgiving wilderness. As she embarks on a quest to reunite with her family, the Bearmoose faces a series of daunting challenges and encounters unfriendly foes at every turn. Will she succumb to despair and give up, or will her unwavering strength, courage, and indomitable spirit earn her the loyalty of some unlikely new companions? If she can forge these unexpected alliances, will they be enough to help her navigate the treacherous path back to her pride? Follow the Bearmoose on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the power of never giving up.

The Barn Rats of Montana - Book 1

On a grassy prairie surrounded by mountains lies a barn in northern Montana, home to the Montana Barn Rats. What begins as a beautiful day for Alfonso, Sammy, and Chubbs soon turns into a journey of adventure and challenges. The Montana Barn Rats must face the loss of their home, but that might not be the only trial they encounter today. They may also face the heart-wrenching possibility of losing one of their best friends. Will they find the courage to fight? The Barn Rats of Montana is an exciting adventure filled with friendship, love, hope, and bravery.

The Adventures of Misty Raindrop - Book 2

If there are raindrops in fog, how come you can’t see them? If they are there, how come they don’t fall? Fog is such a mystery and strange in many ways, but always involves droplets similar to Misty and her friends. Some fogs hang around cities, some form around beaches, but there’s a familiar fog that stays between water and land. What keeps this fog around headlands? The Louisiana coast is one of those headlands where raindrops breeze in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Misty heads toward an annual festival that began over 100 years ago in New Orleans called Mardi Gras. Paper-mache floats are made, and they ride in parades with costumed participants dancing. What fun! But wait! There’s more happening than just the fun, food, and dance.

Mystery surrounds and become a part of the adventure waiting for Misty and her friends. But remember, Misty can make a big difference in any form she finds herself because she never gives up, never runs away, and knows how to work with other weather friends to be a strong, challenging force for good against the clash of scariness in strange weather.

The Adventures of Milo and Gato

Milo, a furry golden retriever, and Gato, a mischievous black, brown, and white calico cat, live on a large country farm. Gato loves causing trouble, chasing chickens, knocking over buckets of milk, and playing hide and seek with Milo. Their favorite game involves Gato hiding behind a bale of hay, ready to surprise Milo with a playful paw.

One day, Gato embarks on a journey, and Milo can’t find her. As night falls, Milo becomes sad, missing his friend dearly. Meanwhile, Gato grows frightened by the unfamiliar sounds of nocturnal animals. Will Milo and Gato find their way back to each other?

The Adventures of Margo

Margo is not your average ten-year-old. She’s a junior detective with a knack for solving mysteries that leave even the adults stumped!

Join Margo as she jumps into thrilling adventures – from tracking down a runaway to tailing a mysterious spy. With her quick thinking, fearless determination, and a little help from her two best friends, Margo navigates a world filled with quirky characters, puzzling clues, and even a ghostly encounter.

But can Margo keep her cool, and will she crack the case before it’s too late?

Perfect for young readers who love mystery, adventure, and a dash of the unexpected!

The Adventures of Leo James

In the game of life, there will be many “firsts.” There will be ups and downs with new beginnings that lead to smiles or frowns. When one door closes, another door magically opens. Tides ebb and flow and so does life. Leo Needs a Home of His Own begins with Leo realizing he needs to feel safe and secure. Knowing you are cared for, loved, and accepted satisfies the need, from a young age, that “home” sets the pace where good values can nurture successful early development. The Adventures of Leo James everyday stories present problem/solution creative insights for meeting life’s challenges. A journey of faith, hope, and the ability to develop the courage to discover and take on the “uncomfortable” teach a child what is necessary for fulfilling the multitude of ascending achievements that happen as they pass through adolescence into adulthood.

BE POSITIVE! It’s all about attitude!

“Early taught fosters an early start to a productive life and not one of naught.”

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea is a fictional story filled with adventure, strong family values, bravery, pride in one’s heritage and the powerful bonds of friendship, and young love. Young readers get acquainted with 9 Hawaiian words and cultural traditions which play a big part in Hawaiian island life.

Join Kapono now, as he shows all of us how big dreams can come true when you believe in yourself and then work hard to achieve them.

Kapono, Tutu, and Kalani show us the real meaning of the islands’ Aloha Spirit.

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy is a fictional story filled with adventure, strong family values, and young love. The young boy Kapono is living on a Hawaiian island with his family and learns that if he works hard, all his dreams can come true. Young readers get acquainted with 10 common Hawaiian words that express thanks, love, and traditional greetings. The activity pages included in the story ask the young reader to help Kapono with his adventure by using their imagination and artistic skills.

Tell it to the Tattle Monster

Have you ever felt unheard, ignored, or frustrated when someone won’t take the time to listen to your complaints?
Parents, teachers, and other adults tell you unless someone is sick, bleeding, or in serious danger, it needs to wait.
I understand. I felt those same feelings too!

You feel it’s urgent to tell someone about something and then you are made to feel like it’s not important.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to feel this way anymore. There is someone out there that will listen to your every worry! His name is the Tattle Monster and he wants to hear all the worries you have.

Sophie's Journey

Chloe, a smart and adventurous girl, is just back from an imaginary secret mission with her best four-legged friend, George. Chloe had known George all her life, and he was the world’s most amazing super pup. One day, the world’s most amazing super pup started to slow down and ultimately had to say goodbye to Chloe. The world would never be the same for Chloe, or so she thought.

Through a series of events, Chloe gets thrown into the paws of a small scraggly and incredibly loud ball of matted fur, named Sophie. Although apprehensive and reluctant to make a new friend, Chloe’s life was about to change forever, Sophie would make sure of it.

Snow All Over the Globe

Young and old alike find snow globes irresistible. It’s so tempting to hold these glass domes in your hands, to shake them gently or turn them upside down. They call to mind winter wonderland scenes, favorite childhood toys and most of all, the places we have visited around the world.

In Snow All Over the Globe, Shelley Harwayne and her grandson Ben Harwayne pay tribute to these treasured collectibles. By sharing the history and science connected to snow globes, they have enriched the role snow globes play in our lives. Readers will discover what snow globe makers have done to prevent the water in the globe from freezing, how they experimented with different materials to make realistic fake snowflakes, and how they managed to make those snowflakes fall slowly.

Additionally, readers will learn about the very first snow globe and the changes in the production of snow globes over the years. Along the way, readers will delight in learning which presidents collected snow globes, when snow globes have popped up in movies and television shows and some of the more surprising uses of snow globes. Salt and pepper shakers, pencil sharpeners, and music boxes are among the many novelty snow globes that have been manufactured.

Whether you own dozens of snow globes, just a few or even long to purchase your very first one, this book will make you proud to be an admirer of snow globes.