Most Popular Books by Gare Thompson

Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Examines how corn began to grow in the early Americas, why it was important to Native Americans, and how it became a staple product in many other countries.

Introduces basic facts about 14 endangered animals. Earth Awareness.

N. America is made up of many peoples. All of them came from other places-willingly. People coming from other places are called immigrants. They came to try to make a better life.

"A Vietnamese-American family struggles to fit into a Texas fishing community."--Publisher''s description

Facts and a short play about the American Revolution, the Underground Railroad, the Coal Miners'' Strike of 1902, the Fight for Women''s Suffrage, and the Great Migration of African Americans.

Watch what these monkeys do.

"¡Descubre más acerca del verdadero Helen Keller en esta divertida y emocionante biografía ilustrada!"--Page 4 of cover.

AQUI VIENE EL DESFILE

Simple descriptions, in Spanish, of different kinds of cats.

Based on a true story, this historical fiction book explores the dynamics among the Mann family, living in Munich, Germany during World War II. Amid rising tensions among the Jews and the reigning Nazi party, Carl Mann--the patriarch of the Mann family--is forced to take a job in one of the scariest places imaginable: Literally in Adolf Hitler''s backyard. In this unusual coming of age tale, curious young girls may say or do the wrong things, but how many times can the high-ranking German officials (and Hitler himself) look the other way? Can they survive in his backyard?

This book explores the rich history of the West and provides an opportunity for students to understand how the economics and culture of today''s West can be traced through key historical moments. The Western region consists of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

Reconstructs past events from the perspective of immigrants, following a fictional family as they come from Russia to settle in New York City. Contains photographs portraying real families and places during the period described in the book.

The concept of supply and demand is made easy in this book. Learn the ins and outs of this fundamental concept of economics.

Describes the changes in American culture, technology, economics and values during the decade of the 1920''s. A fictional account of the Connor family of Bainbridge, Georgia, who move to Miami Beach, Florida. Uses historical photographs to illustrate the people, places, and events of the time. Discusses some reasons behind the land boom in Florida.

Surveys different modes of transportation, such as automobiles, ships, trains, and planes, and discusses their development in history.

Find out about the ideas in the United States Constitution and the men who helped create it. (Set of 6 with Teacher''s Guide and Comprehension Question Card)

Explains, through the diaries of a fictional ranchero family, the role of Spanish missions and rancheros in the development of California from the late 1700''s to 1838.

The various colors of autumn leaves.

Describes the history of each region of the United States, including the contributions of various ethnic and racial groups and how the land and natural resources affected the economy within the region. Each volume contains the following sections: Time line -- Becoming independent -- A growing economy -- Starting new lives -- Yesterday and today.

This exciting new book provides essential information with plenty of full-color images to help explain the basics importing and exporting in a global economy. Aspects such as importing and exporting regulations are carefully and easily explained in this latest Crabtree title. Real-life situations and color photographs will capture the attention of even the most hesitant reader.

Outlines the different reading strategies that can take place in the classroom, suggests effective management techniques for using trade books, and offers tips on integrating trade books into the curriculum and evaluating their use.

Provides information about the importance of clean water, air, and land; discusses what happens when those three elements become polluted; and explains how individuals can help fight against pollution.

Travel with the Marshall family along the Oregon Trail, as they set out for a better life in the Oregon Territory. See how they struggled to survive the dangers of the long journey.

Key Revolutionary War battles and their significance are recounted along with a glimpse of how the battles are reenacted today.

Explore and Draw is a wonderful series that captures the interest of young artists as they learn basic art techniques while drawing many different animals, extreme sports, and motorcycles. Each book not only features step-by-step drawing directions, it also includes interesting information about what is being drawn. These books are an excellent resource for report writing and illustrating.

Explains the steps needed to make your own picture book.