Best Selling Books by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life and accomplishments of the man made famous by a poem about his midnight ride warning the arrival of British troops during the American Revolution.

Presents safety tips for preventing accidents at home, in school, or outdoors.

Simple text about pretending and repetition of the letters ''pr'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

Describes the history, government, people, culture, aspects of daily life, and enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt.

Simple text about the activities of a baby in a crib and repetition of the letters ''cr'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

Simple text about ways to help one''s mother and repetition of the letters ''br'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

A simple story about activities of Anna and her friend Angelica introduces the letter "a".

An introduction to the history, government, culture, people, and aspects of daily life of ancient Greece and its pervasive and enduring influence on western civilization.

Simple text about things that make one smile and repetition of the letters ''gr'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

A simple description of the activities, tools, uniforms, training, skills, problems, and importance of nurses.

A book of facts about deserts, with prose geared toward beginning readers.

Describes the history, government, people, culture, aspects of daily life, and enduring legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia.

Simple text and photographs describe the daily activities of a farmer.

From doctors to police officers, these community workers provide services readers are sure to recognize. Detailed information of a typical day includes duties, tools, clothing, and safety provide a solid introduction to roles in the community.

Briefly tells why and how we celebrate the Fourth of July.

This title presents a history of cards and card tricks, along with tips and easy step-by-step instructions for performing several tricks.

Simple text about dreaming of things one enjoys and repetition of the letters ''dr'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

Presents a variety of common sayings of the English language, explaining their origins and how to use each correctly.

A biography of the First Lady who, among her other achievements, managed to save many state papers and a portrait of George Washington from the invading British who burned the White House in 1814.

Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of American social reformer Susan B. Anthony.

Simple text about a summer vacation and repetition of the letters ''tr'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

Illustrated description of Manatees.

Simple text describes kittens, how they look, and what they like to do.

A simple story about a boy named Ulysses and his sleepy Uncle Russ introduce the letter "u".

Presents a history of magic and magic tricks, along with tips and easy step-by-step instructions for performing several tricks using coins and other common objects.

Illustrations and simple text present different kinds of ships and what they do.

Military Civic Action--U.S. troops working on nation-building tasks with troops of another country--is traced from its formal beginning under President Eisenhower and enthusiastic reception under President Kennedy, through its successes and failures during the Vietnam years, to its present status as a strategic tool. Contributing authors debate the future role of Military Civic Action as a way to retain a U.S. military presence around the world, bolster emergent democracies, assist other militaries in their transition to "democratic military professionalism," reinforce the humanitarian efforts of USAID and private volunteer organizations, train U.S. units for worldwide flexible missions, and protect the world from environmental degradation and the scourge of drug abuse. Although this volume draws on the history of U.S. Military Civic Action around the world, special emphasis is placed on Latin America as the ideal focus for Military Civic Action during the 1990s. The authors argue that Military Civic Action is among the most cost effective ways of achieving U.S. strategic objectives while retaining and justifying the expense of a skilled, professional U.S. military force. Military Civic Action incorporates some of the deepest-held U.S. values and is a tool that can win the support of liberals and conservatives alike. Nonetheless, in order for it to be successful, Military Civic Action must be integrated into a fully articulated national strategy in which the Congress, the President, and the appropriate federal bureaucracies have reached consensus. This book will be of interest to military professionals and political scientists interested in foreign and defense policy.

Describes Yellowstone National Park, its location, its landscape, and its scenic wonders, including the Old Faithful geyser.

Presents a history of yoyos and yoyo tricks, along with tips and easy stepbystep instructions for performing several tricks.

Illustrations and simple text describe the fun a child has riding a new bicycle.

This book presents twenty-six commonly used idioms, explaining their true meaning and how to use each idiom correctly.

A biography of the American nurse who brought the Red Cross from Europe to the United States.

A brief introduction to the life of Chief Joseph, who fought to keep the Oregon land that his people had lived on for generations.

Briefly describes Niagara Falls, its appearance, history, and environmental concerns, such as erosion.

A biography of Elizabeth Blackwell who overcame many difficulties to become the first woman physician in the United States.

Provides a simple explanation of the role that fats and sweets play in good nutrition.

Simple text about a duck and repetition of the letter ''q'' help readers learn how to use this sound.

A brief biography of the wife of the reverend Martin Luther King Jr. who shared his dedication to working peaceably to achieve equality.

Rover the cat and Basil the dog set the scenes for some important safety rules. A question-and-answer approach makes learning easier, and young children will become more aware of safety in some of the most common aspects of their lives.