Best Selling Books by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel

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

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

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.

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

An introduction to foods included in the milk and cheese group and why they are important to eat.

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

An introduction to foods included in the fruit food group and why they are important to eat.

An introduction to foods included in the meat and protein food group and why they are important to eat.

A brief introduction to the life of the man who invented the telephone.

Provides a simple explanation of the role that vegetables play in good nutrition.

Provides a simple explanation of the role that breads play in good nutrition.

World Bank Discussion Paper No. 281. This study examines the best practices of eight OECD countries--Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States--in designing national policies and programs to accelerate the effective use of information technology in support of industrial competitiveness. New technologies in computing, communications, and multimedia are changing the competitive advantage of industries, services, and entire economies. Enterprises must therefore increase their technological development and education through government assistance. The emerging experience is rich and diverse. The study draws on the tacit knowledge of the designers and implementors of national policies and programs to establish key rules-of-thumb for future programs. The authors outline broad directions for adapting these practices to the conditions of developing countries.

A simple introduction to the meaning and celebration of Thanksgiving.

Explains the meaning of some common sayings, and shows how to use each idiom correctly.

Easy-to-read text describes this holiday and how it is celebrated.

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-two beginning readers, providing information about some of the plants and animals that live in the forest.

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.

Briefly describes the Mississippi River, what it looks like, its major tributaries, where it flows, and its importance.

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-two beginning readers, providing information about Charles Schulz, the cartoonist responsible for creating Charlie Brown and the other "Peanuts" characters.

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

Illustrative episodes and safety instructions highlight fire hazards at home, in stores, and at campsites.

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

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

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of cows.

Simple text describes in-line skating, discussing where and how to do it, what the skates look like, and how to stay safe.

A biography of Susan B. Anthony, who spent her life tirelessly working so that women would have rights equal to men''s in the United States.

Simple text describes what airplanes look like and what they do.

A biography of the wealthy woman who realized her ambition to live and work among the poor and founded Hull House, one of the first social settlement houses in the United States.

Simple text and photographs introduce some facts about the physical characteristics and habits of the crocodile.

Simple text and photographs introduce the big, powerful mammal also known as a brown bear.

Simple text and photographs introduce the animal sometimes called the gray wolf.

Simple text describes skateboarding, how and where it is done, the equipment used, and safety precautions. The second step in this unique series gently lengthens sentences and features more challenging vocabulary, but the overall layout and marvelous photo format remain familiar to students enjoying newly acquired skills. Nonfiction level two readers are rewarded for their progress with such high interest topics as inspiring biographies, friendly farm animals, and action packed activities. Each title at this step includes a helpful index of key words and phrases and a reference section with Web sites.

A biography of the runaway slave who risked her life to help other slaves escape to freedom.

Presents instructions for safety in school and on the playground.

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.

Ollie the Safety Owl introduces safety tips used in different situations while playing in or near water such as never swimming alone and staying out of the water during a storm.