Best Selling Books by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel

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

Simple text and repetition of the letter "fr" help readers learn how to use this sound.

A simple introduction to the meaning and celebration of Thanksgiving.

Simple text describes the sport of tennis, how it is played, and the equipment used.

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

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

Provides everyday examples of what it means to be a friend.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text describe how to play drums.

A simple story about a girl named Sabina''s first day in kindergarten introduces the letter "s".

Illustrations and simple text describe learning how to swim.

Simple text describes school buses, what they look like, and what they do.

A simple story about a lonely boy named Oscar introduces the letter "o".

Describes the school principal''s day as she works with students, parents, teachers, and other school workers.

Explains Valentine''s Day traditions to young readers.

A simple story about the fun one can have using one''s imagination introduces the letter "i".

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.

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

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

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

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 describes what airplanes look like and what they do.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Presents instructions for safety in school and on the playground.

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

Briefly describes Mount Rushmore, its history, appearance, and how the memorial was constructed.

Simple text describes the game of baseball.