Whose Coat is This? A Look at How Workers Cover Up, Jackets, Smocks, and Robes
illustrated by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt
Picture Window Books, 2006
grades K to 2, ISBN 978-1-4048-1598-8

Whose Glove is This? A Look at Gloves Workers Wear, Leather, Cloth, and Rubber
illustrated by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt
Picture Window Books, 2006
grades K to 2, ISBN 978-1-4048-1599-5

Whose Shoes Are These? A Look at Workers' Footwear, Slippers, Sneakers, and Boots
illustrated by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt
Picture Windows Books, 2006
grades K to 2, ISBN 978-1-4048-1599-5

Phillis Wheatley: Colonial American Poet
(Fact Finders Biographies: Great African Americans)
Capstone Press, 2006
grades K to 2, ISBN 978-0-7368-5435-1

An introduction to the life of Phillis Wheatley, the colonial slave who became one of America’s first black poets.

Charles Drew: Pioneer in Medicine
(Fact Finders Biographies: Great African Americans)
Capstone Press, 2006
grades K to 2, ISBN 978-0-7368-5433-7

An introduction to the life of Charles Drew, the African American doctor noted for his work with blood and blood plasma.

Taking the Plunge: a Teen's Guide to Independence
Child Welfare League of America, 2004
young adults, ISBN 978-1-58760-012-8

The Thrill of the Ride
(Power Up! Building Reading Strength series)
Steck-Vaughn, 2003
grades 6 to 8, ISBN 978-0-7398-5070-1

This high-low book for reluctant readers shares the history of skateboarding, places to skate, the parts of a board, and how to get started. It also describes some tricks and a few of the most awesome skaters in the sport's history.

Wilderness Road, 1775
(Let Freedom Ring: The New Nation)
Capstone Press, 2003
grades 3 to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-1561-1

Learn how Daniel Boone helped open up the way to the west with the Wilderness Road. Find out why people needed a way to head west and how it changed our country. And read about the dangers faced by Boone and others who blazed the trail, as well as by all the families who later followed this trail through the Appalachian Mountains.

The Trail of Tears
(Let Freedom Ring: The New Nation)
Capstone Press, 2003
grades 3 to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-1559-8

In 1838, the U.S. government used the Indian Removal Act to force thousands of American Indians to leave their homelands and travel west to reservations. How was this allowed? What led up to it? Did all of the Indians disagree with the move? What happened to the Indians after they settled in Oklahoma and other states?

Ice Fishing (The Great Outdoors)
Capstone Books, 2002
grades 3 to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-1056-2

How the heck can you fish in ice? If you live in cold enough climates, you can fish right through the ice to the water underneath. The high-low book covers the history of ice fishing, along with the equipment needed, the techniques, conservation issues, and safety tips.

Canoeing (The Great Outdoors)
Capstone Press, 2002
grades 3 to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-1055-5

Canoeing is a recreational activity that you can enjoy most of the year throughout the United States. This high-low book covers the origins of canoeing, the equipment you'll need, techniques, conservation, and safety.

Snowmobiling (The Great Outdoors)
Capstone Press, 2002
grades 3 to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-1058-6

Combine snow and speed for one of the most popular winter activities in the northern U.S. and Canada. This high-low book covers the history of snowmobiling as well as equipment, techniques, conservation, and safety.

Forest Fires
Capstone Press, 2001
grades K to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-0901-6

Forest fires are awesome examples of destruction, but they are also part of nature's cycle. Learn about the Hinckley (Minn.) fire of 1894, plus plenty of information on how fires start, why some parks/forests actually start their own fires, how to prevent fires, and more.

Germany (Countries and Cultures)
Capstone Press, 2001
grades K to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-0769-2

Visit Germany and learn about its people, geography, customs, animals, foods, politics, and history. Dramatic pictures help you get a real sense of Germany.

China (Countries and Cultures)
Capstone Press, 2001
grades K to 9, ISBN 978-0-7368-0767-8

Visit China, a huge country with diverse geographies, languages, and customs. Get an overview of the country's people, geography, customs, animals, foods, politics, and history.