Best Selling Books by Carl Sommer

Children will return to this beautiful book again and again to inquire about the big animals that live in the sea. In uncomplicated examples, children learn how to compare the size of the sea animals to people and other things they recognize. From whales to walruses, sea turtles to swordfish, each animal motivates children to learn more as they study the captivating pictures in this nonfiction book from Our Amazing World.

Jan and Ted continue their fun at the farm in this delightful family tale. With their friends and parents, Jan and Ted play a spirited game of soccer and find themselves chasing goats when Ted forgets to lock the gate. Once the goats are safely returned to their pen, the children have fun riding ponies. The vivacious, amusing illustrations encourage word mastery and new reading skills.

Children rejoin the lovable characters, Zag and the cat for another game of ball. This story adds new, one-syllable words for new readers to practice. Zag thinks the cat’s hat is silly at first, but when he sees the creative possibilities of the hat, he wants one too. Fun illustrations inspire the use of context clues to follow the story and sound out the words. Target Reader 2 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

The life-like, richly colored illustrations in this story reflect the friendship between Nick and Jill as they try to find a new hat for Jill. Nick doesn’t want a hat, but when their search reveals that Nick could use a cap to improve his baseball skills, he changes his mind. An early reader for young children, the book introduces new words with phonic similarities that comfortably build a child’s reading skills. Target Reader 9 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

This irresistible motivational phonics literature book from Sommer Learning introduces Zig, a misbehaving pet monkey. Zig creates hilarious chaos when Ken and his sister, Jill, try to feed the goats and ducks on their grandparents’ farm. Utilizing words presented in previous books in the series and a few new words, this story gives early readers a comfortable and fun reading experience. Target Reader 19 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

It was time for the beautiful princess Elizabeth to be married. Charming Simon and strong, handsome Thomas came to ask her hand in marriage. Then there was John, a handsome but not-so-flashy commoner. Elizabeth first noticed him helping an old man get his wagon out of a muddy ditch.Not sure about the true character of her three suitors, Elizabeth asks her father the king for advice. The king plans a race to reveal the character of the three suitors. This story tells the action-packed tale of how perseverance and love are more important than anything in winning the Great Royal Race. Virtues: Perseverance / Caring / Trustworthiness

The world’s rivers are home to some incredible animals. Did you know a beaver’s teeth never stop growing or that a manatee lives part of its life in salt water and part in fresh water? The nonfiction series, Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, includes books on river animals that encourage children to develop a love for nonfiction through fun facts that accompany each exquisite photo. This is an excellent book for advanced early readers to practice their phonics skills. They learn to combine words they know, such as cat and fish to make catfish and king and fisher to make kingfisher.

Three bulls were the best of friends until they listened to a cunning fox. After nearly losing their lives, they finally learn never to listen to those wanting to destroy their friendship.

Pets appeal to young readers and entice them to turn the pages to see what Ted and Jan’s dog, Jed, will do on the farm. Giggles will bubble out as Jed tosses his food around in the car and then chases the chickens at the farm. Detailed, brightly colored illustrations lead new readers through this lively story with amusing context clues. Word building skills include beginning and ending word sounds that are similar, slightly longer sentences, and energetic dialogue to strengthen a child’s reading skills

To Millie, the whole world is unfair. Even though Millie has a loving family and a nice home, she’s always miserable. She hates to be told what to do, and when things don’t go her way, she complains. Millie finally has enough! She runs away so that she can do whatever she wants to do. What starts out as a fun adventure turns out to become one disaster after another. Millie ends up on the streets, scared, without money, food, and a place to sleep. Desperate, she steals candy and gets caught by a police officer. When her parents are contacted, they are overjoyed and welcome her back home. Armed with a new appreciation for her former life, Millie becomes the happiest girl in the whole world. Virtues: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness

Soft, fluffy chicks are adorable, but where do they live and what are their parents like? The special jobs of Papa rooster and Mama hen are explained in this charming nonfiction book, and young children see fluffy chicks grow up to look just like their parents. Through crisp, clear photos, Our Amazing World’s book about chickens opens excellent talking points, such as: Why are the chicks hiding under their mother? Why does the rooster look different from the hen?

Spike the rebel is a mean-spirited bully in his neighborhood and school. All the kids are afraid of him, except Mary. She warns him that one day his meanness will come back to haunt him. Spike on a family camping trip, steals a canoe, rows past a caution sign, and ends up being thrown over the waterfalls. He survives, but the incident only makes him meaner. Next, he steals a kid’s BB gun and shoots a protected eagle. Even worse, when the park ranger comes, he plants the evidence so the other kid gets blamed. While riding his bike one day, Spike hits one of his self-made bike traps. He breaks his leg and bleeds badly. Debbie, a girl he laughed at for falling off her bike in one of his traps, comes with her mother and rescues him. This incident transforms Spike. He finally discovers he’s much happier having friends and helping others. Virtues: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation

Ted’s friend gives the latest facts about finding happiness. But nothing Ted does changes his discontent. Finally, Ted discovers the secret is not focusing on himself, but to focus on others.

Come along on a family camping trip to a national park in the mountains! From Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, this book features a camping trip with children as the narrators. They explain tent life, hiking, safety, fishing, and activities for a rainy day. This attention-grabbing advanced early reader exposes young readers to the joys of the outdoors.

Taking readers on an engaging journey, How We Get Oil uncovers the fascinating process behind one of the world’s most essential resources. From Edwin L. Drake’s historic discovery in 1859 to advanced techniques like offshore drilling and hydraulic fracturing, it explains how crude oil is located, extracted, and transformed into over 6,000 products we rely on daily, including fuel, clothing, and plastics. Readers will explore oil rigs, pipelines, and refineries while gaining a deeper appreciation for the science and engineering that power modern life. With vivid explanations and real-world connections, How We Get Oil inspires curiosity and gratitude for the marvels of our world.

The world’s rivers are home to incredible animals that grab our attention and surprise young children. Some eat insects, some eat fish, and others eat plants. Our Amazing World nonfiction shares fun facts about animals that live in rivers with exquisite close-up photographs. Early readers will enjoy this book about various river animals.

Cheerful colors in this spirited story build excitement on the pages when Tad’s dog leads a frantic chase to retrieve a cleaning rag and tracks mud in a van. Tad teaches responsibility to the readers when he offers to help the man clean his car and learns that training pets to obey is important to avoid similar situations. Children enjoy trying longer sentences that incorporate one-syllable words and more dialogue, and this delightful book opens the discussion for parents to teach how to handle conflict in a positive way.

Magic tricks fascinate children. The cat, the dog, the rat, and their friend, the hen, return to watch the fox perform magic tricks in this amusing story. Brimming with similar sounding one and two-syllable words, this advanced early reader is the perfect book to begin mastering longer sentences and interesting dialogue. As the fox amazes the friends with his tricks on the brightly illustrated pages, early readers are excited to learn new words and turn the pages to read what happens next.

Discover the fascinating lives of creatures that thrive both on land and in water in Land and Water Animals. This captivating book introduces readers to alligators basking in the sun, hippos gracefully swimming and foraging on land, and beavers ingeniously building dams to create their homes. Explore the icy world of walruses, diving to the ocean floor for food, and marvel at the life cycle of frogs as they transform from swimming tadpoles to agile adults with sticky tongues perfect for catching insects. Each animal showcases unique adaptations that help them survive in their environments. Packed with engaging facts and vivid descriptions, Land and Water Animals inspires readers to appreciate the diversity and ingenuity of these amazing creatures.

In this playful family adventure, Rick and Jan’s family drive to their mountain cabin where they enjoy biking and swimming. Crisp, bright illustrations with sparkling blue water, lush green forests, and colorful fish and ducks offer an enchanting look at their outing. A sprinkling of two syllable words and lively dialogue motivate early readers to expand their reading skill. Target Reader 17 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

Discover the secrets to building a strong, happy, and healthy life in Healthy Body. This inspiring book, perfect for readers of all ages, teaches the importance of making good choices, staying active, and eating nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. Through relatable examples like Ben and Ann’s classroom presentation, readers learn how exercise and healthy meals contribute to a vibrant life. The book emphasizes the importance of listening to your parents, choosing good friends, and confidently saying “no” to harmful influences. It also explores the value of self-esteem, reminding children that their parents’ love is more important than others’ opinions. Packed with practical advice and thoughtful lessons, Healthy Body encourages readers to help out at home, follow the Golden Rule, and stay on the path to success. Whether young or old, this book inspires everyone to take care of their bodies and lead a fulfilling life.

When Bob, Dot, and Jan get their first big bikes, a sunny day is an invitation to take a bike ride and possibly forget to follow their parents’ safety instructions. The illustrations and creative dialogue remind children of experiences in their own lives. Bob’s excitement leads him to take risks on the steep hills littered with rocks. It’s not long before he falls and injures his knee, teaching him a valuable lesson. The story builds on previous reading skills and crafts educational opportunities for the early reader. This cautionary tale gives parents an opening to discuss safety rules and the ramifications of ignoring them.

Dive into the fascinating world of Emperor Penguins with Life of Penguins! Set in the icy wilderness of Antarctica, this book explores the remarkable lives of these flightless birds as they survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn about the incredible partnership between male and female Emperor Penguins, as males bravely care for eggs in freezing temperatures while females hunt for food in the frigid ocean. Discover how these penguins huddle together to stay warm, slide across the ice on their bellies, and swim swiftly to evade predators like orcas and sea lions. Their unique black-and-white camouflage keeps them safe in the water, while their fluffy chicks grow warm brown coats before molting into their sleek adult feathers. Follow the penguins as they travel vast distances to find food, communicate with their unique calls to reunite with family, and feed their chicks through a fascinating regurgitation process. Life of Penguins is filled with astonishing facts, heartwarming details, and vivid descriptions that capture the resilience and beauty of these extraordinary birds.

A family-fun early reader from Sommer’s irresistible motivational phonics program is always welcomed by children and parents. This cheerful book incorporates a fun-filled family outing complete with a picnic, swimming, and playing water tag with simple words and short sentences that promote literacy success. Companion Reader 19 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

In this story, Super Math visits Mrs. Martin''s classroom to teach the children about fractions. He explains that fractions represent equal parts of a whole and guides the class through exercises using circles, fraction bars, and number lines. The students learn how to write numerators and denominators, compare fractions, and measure objects using fraction rulers. Super Math also shares an important life lesson through the story Time Remote, about the value of learning and perseverance. The children express their gratitude for both the math lesson and the life advice, thanking Super Math enthusiastically.

Step into the buzzing world of Bees, a captivating book that reveals the incredible lives of these hardworking insects and their vital role in nature. Bees are more than just honey-makers—they are essential pollinators, helping flowers produce seeds, fruits, and nuts like apples, sunflowers, and almonds. Learn how wild honey bees build nests in trees and fill hexagonal cells in their hives with sweet honey. Discover the teamwork within a hive, led by a queen bee who lays eggs fertilized by male bees, while worker bees collect nectar and pollen to keep the colony thriving. Explore how bees’ hairy bodies carry pollen from flower to flower, making them indispensable to farmers and gardeners alike. This book also highlights the important relationship between bees and humans, from beekeepers harvesting honey to the vital role bees play in our food supply. With fascinating details about bee behavior, anatomy, and their contributions to the ecosystem, Bees inspires readers to appreciate and protect these amazing insects.

Deserts around the world are home to unique animals with unusual abilities. Did you know a cheetah runs 75 miles an hour and the desert bald eagle is different from the American bald eagle? Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, presents these distinctive facts especially for young children with dazzling photos to foster a love of learning and an interest in reading. Children of all ages and their parents will enjoy this book. Advanced early readers will like adding new compound words to their vocabulary from known root words, such as “wildflowers” and “waterless”.

Nell makes and flies a paper airplane, setting off a series of unexpected events in a hilarious story that reminds children of their experiences with accidents. In this advanced easy reader, the well-illustrated expressions on the red hen’s face leave no doubt she is upset. The events open opportunities to teach children to build a paper airplane and discussion points about accidents and ways to make pets feel better when scared.

Discover the incredible world of honey bees in Honey Bees, a fascinating book that explores these hardworking insects and their essential role in nature. Learn how honey bees pollinate 80% of the world’s crops, helping plants like apples, sunflowers, and almonds grow and thrive. Dive into the structure of a hive, where bees build hexagonal honeycombs to store honey and beeswax. Meet the queen bee, who lays up to 3,000 eggs a day, the male drones whose sole job is to mate, and the female worker bees that collect nectar and pollen while maintaining the hive. Explore how beekeepers care for these tiny creatures, harvesting their honey while leaving enough for the bees to survive the winter. Packed with detailed descriptions and beautiful imagery, Honey Bees reveals how important these small creatures are to our world. From their role in pollination to the teamwork inside their colonies, this book will leave readers buzzing with newfound appreciation for honey bees.

The vivid, rich colors of birds in their natural habitats around the world are an exciting way to introduce young children to nonfiction. From the tiny hummingbird to the mammoth ostrich, this entertaining book from Our Amazing World ignites the curiosity of children. Advanced early readers enjoy mastering the names of the birds as they read the book.

In this story, Super Math visits Mr. Wilson''s class to teach the students how to add two-digit numbers using regrouping. He explains the concept of tens and ones, guiding the children through several problems involving regrouping. The students practice using rods, units, and cards, and they also play a fun card game called "Math War: Addition with Two-Digit Numbers." Super Math shares an important life lesson through the story The Great Royal Race, encouraging the children to keep their eyes on the goal to succeed. The students thank Super Math for his lessons and advice.

In this story, Super Math visits Mrs. Lopez''s classroom to help children learn basic math concepts in an engaging way. He emphasizes the importance of math in daily life and encourages the students to practice regularly to become successful. Super Math shares the story of Mr. Sommer, who, despite facing challenges, became successful by being eager to learn. Super Math teaches the children how to add using cards, animals, dice, and dominoes. He introduces a fun math game called "Math War," where players practice addition while competing. The key message is perseverance, patience, and the lifelong usefulness of math.

This enjoyable story engages early readers through beautiful illustrations and one-syllable words encourage a love of reading. Competing to win a game of tag, the cat, the dog, and the rat approach the game with different strategies. The life affirming message to always try your best and don’t give up until the race is over is presented through adorable characters and cheerful illustrations. Target Reader 13 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

Proud Rooster, always ignoring everyone’s advice, gets into all sorts of trouble. Filling his tummy with green strawberries, falling off a tree while showing off, and skating on thin ice after being repeatedly warned, nearly do him in. But Proud Rooster’s final hard lesson changes him forever. While lying on a hospital bed, he’s glad to learn that it’s not too late to obey. Virtues: Humility / Respect for Parents / Self-Discipline

Introduce your child to the alphabet in a fun and interactive way with the ABC Word Book! Each letter from A to Z is accompanied by eight engaging words and vibrant images, helping young readers expand their vocabulary and letter recognition. From "A" with apple, ant, and astronaut to "Z" with zebra, zoo, and zigzag, this book offers a delightful journey through 208 words and illustrations. It''s the perfect tool to spark curiosity and make learning the ABCs an enjoyable adventure for children.

Trapped by deep snow high on a mountain, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food. All three big trains refuse to go up the mountain. In spite of the ridicule from the big trains, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the snow-covered mountain to help the starving people. This vividly illustrated story demonstrates the value of compassion, hard work and perseverance. The Little Red Train’s triumphant arrival to the top of the mountain elicits the eternal gratitude of the townspeople, and its accomplishment proves to be an inspiration for all. Virtues: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue

Discover the importance of honesty and teamwork in Who Took My Acorns? Addition and Subtraction. In this heartwarming tale, Missy the squirrel works tirelessly to gather a stash of her favorite giant acorns for the winter, only to find them mysteriously disappearing one by one. Meanwhile, a curious family of chipmunks, led by Teddy, stumbles upon the acorns and mistakenly thinks the nest is abandoned. As the chipmunks eagerly take the acorns to surprise their parents, they learn valuable lessons about the consequences of their actions and the importance of making things right. Through the help of simple addition and subtraction, the story brings math to life, showing how numbers play a role in Missy’s counting and the chipmunks’ act of returning what doesn’t belong to them. This delightful book blends engaging storytelling with practical math concepts, helping children understand addition and subtraction in a fun and relatable way. Parents will appreciate the moral lessons of kindness and honesty, while kids will love the charming forest adventure. Who Took My Acorns? Addition and Subtraction is the perfect book to teach math skills while inspiring positive values!

This beautifully crafted book is a celebration of the wonders of God''s creation, encouraging readers to open their eyes, ears, and hearts to the beauty all around them. From majestic mountains to the delicate details of flowers, it invites you to marvel at the world through a lens of gratitude and awe. With simple, poetic reflections, it guides you to appreciate the intricacies of nature and reminds you of your role in making the world a better place through love, kindness, and faith. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with God and His creation, this book also provides a heartfelt prayer to bring peace and purpose to your life.

Take a look at these dazzling photos of wild bears and see a giant panda, a black bear, and an Asiatic bear. This captivating book from Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, introduces the wide and wonderful world of nonfiction to young children through the lives of wild bears in their natural habitats. The carefully constructed narrative is perfect for advanced early readers to gain confidence in their reading skills and boost their understanding of the animal world.