Best Selling Books by Frances E. Ruffin

The March for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963, was attended by more than 250,000 people, who witnessed their leader, Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his legendary "I Have A Dream" speech. With full-color photos and a simple text, the spirit of that landmark day is vividly captured for young readers.

Describes the life and legend of Molly Pitcher, a war heroine known for carrying pitchers of water to soldiers in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

The life of the famous abolitionist.

Describes the founding and history of Jamestown, the first lasting English settlement in North America, discusses the contributions of the Powhatan Indians to the success of Jamestown, and looks at the excavation and reconstruction of the settlement.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

This book is an introduction to St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest permanent settlement by Europeans in the United States.

Describes how dogs have been and are being used in military operations, including the Vietnam War, World War II, and at military installations around the world.

As a boy, Sid Fleischman lived for magic. He visited a sideshow in 5th grade that changed his life. From that moment on, he was consumed with the world of magic. He published his first book, Between Cocktails, when he was 19. It was a book about magic tricks. Kids will learn how this was a turning point for Sid Fleischman; how this book made him think about writing. They will find out how his life as a magician, and his many other experiences, helped him write such popular books as the McBroom series and Newbery Award-winning book, The Whipping Boy.

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Describes the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln that led to the building of a memorial in his honor in Washington, D.C., how the memorial was built, and the memorial itself.

A short biography of the author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall," which won the Newbery Medal in 1986.

Presents an introduction to the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, in simple text with illustrations, explaining its history, design, and how it was constructed.

A short biography of the author of the Anastasia Krupnik books and other works, including two Newbery Medal winners.

A short biography of the author of "The Cat Ate my Gymsuit," the Amber Brown books, and other works.

Explains the historical importance of Ellis Island, describes the efforts to rebuild the buildings there in order to open a museum, and details the things visitors will find there today.

Presents the life of Sojourner Truth, born a slave and later freed, who became a powerful voice in the fight for equal rights for African Americans and women.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of cats and their habitat.

Explains how to make a profit at a small business venture, such as a bake sale, focusing on how to determine the unit cost of an item in order that a profit can be made.

Describes the life and legend of Sally Hemings, a slave belonging to Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Fact-based biography of an American heroine of the Old West.

Provides an in-depth and comprehensive portrait of the state of Mississippi, including its history, people, land, economy, and government.

This colorful volume uses the division of three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers to illustrate the work that goes into creating a city park. Includes fun facts about marigolds, tulips, sunflowers, and ivy plants.

Stormy, a standard schnauzer, works in a lab to detect cancer. Belle, a beagle that''s been called a "wonder dog," is trained to sense when her owner is about to lose consciousness from diabetes. In Medical Detective Dogs, children will read many fascinating stories about dogs such as Stormy and Belle that use their sense of smell to detect deadly human illness and alert people who suffer from life-threatening seizures. Full-color photographs and narratives of heroic dogs in action will entertain young readers.

Discusses the need for a clean kitchen to avoid food poisoning and offers tips on the importance of shelf life information, safe knife handling, and fire safety.

Explains polycystic ovary syndrome, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of it, and examines ways sufferers can change their lifestyles to help control the symptoms.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of whales and their habitat.

The rough current had carried Elizabeth''s boat past the island where she lived. She was lost! Then, through the roaring wind, she heard a high, squeaky bark. It was Ursa, her dog. He was coming to rescue her. Told in a gripping narrative style, Water Rescue Dogs will introduce readers to dogs who have been expertly trained to rescue people from floods, boating accidents, and other water-related disasters. Readers will journey with the dogs as they go from training school to the first day on the job. Vivid, full-color photographs and gripping stories of amazing rescues are guaranteed to entertain students.

Presents the life and legend of Clara Barton, who worked as a school teacher, served as a nurse during the Civil War, and who founded the American Red Cross.

Provides an informative introduction to the life, times, and key achievements of Theodore Roosevelt while including step-by-step directions that allow readers to draw what they are learning.

A short biography of the author of two books which have won the Caldecott Medal.

Discusses the training, selection, and use of dogs in police work.

This All Aboard Reading* book captures the spirit of a landmark day in American history: August 28, 1963, the day Martin Luther King, Jr., made his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. Photos & illustrations.

It''s sometimes hard to stand up to and for others.When Tim tries to find a way to stand up to aschool bully, he''s surprised to learn that historicalevents can help him make the right decision.