Best Selling Books by Kathleen Krull

Three short stories feature Kevin, who doesn''t want a haircut, Ramon, whose friends agree that hair problems can make you scream, and Helen, who is interested in everyone''s hair.

"A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, letters home, and other memorabilia for the whole family to share again and again. "Krull delivers a first-rate commemorative volume. Eminently readable, it showcases her talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best and gives a wide-ranging view of the key players and events of this pivotal era in recent history. From Hitler and Roosevelt to Anne Frank, from Rosie the Riveter to Tokyo Rose, from rationing to espionage, Krull spotlights the many dramas played out on the global stage. She augments her impressive writing with strong visual material, including maps, newspaper headlines, artifacts, posters, and hundreds of vintage photographs (many of them unflinching, including those of concentration camp inmates and other victims of the war). Whether for browsing or close study, this is an extraordinary reference book that should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike. Of equal interest to young readers and adults." -"Publishers Weekly, Starred

Introduces approximately 150 words, with related activities to develop oral and written vocabulary and illustrate the functions of words.

Profiles twenty notable pirates throughout history and describes their adventures, the battles they fought, and the riches and cultural legacies they left behind.

Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn''t believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real--until a visit to the country years later rev

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The electrifying biography of innovative scientist Benjamin Franklin is the perfect addition to this outstanding series! Benjamin Franklin is a famous colonial inventor and multitasker who may be best remembered as one of America’s Founding Fathers. But he was also a “natural philosopher” (the term for scientists back in the 1700s), whose experiments led to important discoveries about the nature of electricity—including his famous demonstration that electricity and lightning were one and the same. In a fantastic addition to the much-lauded Giants of Science series, this biography sheds new light on the man who considered science his true calling in life. Praise for the Giants of Science series: “With an inviting, conversational narrative, this series launches with an impressive start.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review of Leonardo da Vinci “The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci. Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven….” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review of Isaac Newton “ Another standout in a uniformly stellar series.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Albert Einstein “An illuminating, humanizing portrait”—Booklist, starred review of Charles Darwin “Krull presents another top-notch scientific biography in the outstanding Giants of Science series.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marie Curie “Krull lives up to the promise of the first two entries in her Giants of Science series with this lucid and thoughtful examination of Freud’s life, work, and legacy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Sigmund Freud

Presents the life and career of Harry Houdini, whose dramatic style and amazing physical abilties made him one of the most famous magicians and contortionists of all time.

Twenty-four of the greatest figures of rock ''n'' roll are celebrated with in-depth mini-biographies and colorful accompanying block prints. Noted non-fiction writer Kathleen Krull has distilled the essence of each musician or band and brought them to life with behind-the-scenes stories, facts, and entertaining anecdotes. Acclaimed printmaker Stephen Alcorn takes up where words leave off with bold and graphic images that keep you turning the pages.

On the night before Halloween, 1938, that''s what people all over the country heard coming over their radios -- an announcement that a glowing yellow spacecraft had crashed in New Jersey. When the announcer went on to describe an alien covered in tentacles that came wiggling out of it, the entire country panicked! What most Americans didn''t know was that this emergency broadcast wasn''t real -- it was a radio play, performed by actors, based on the H. G. Wells science-fiction novel The War of the Worlds. Aliens hadn''t landed in New Jersey that night. There was no spacecraft.

El 28 de agosto de 1963, más de 200.000 personas se reunieron en Washington, DC, para exigir igualdad de derechos para todas las razas. Fue allí donde Martin Luther King Jr. pronunció su discurso "Tengo un sueño", y fue esta protesta pacífica la que impulsó las trascendentales leyes de derechos civiles de mediados de los años sesenta.

Though it may only be a small emerald isle in the middle of the sea, Ireland’s heritage is very large indeed. Its rich history of literature and lore has inspired imaginations for hundreds of years. In A Pot o’ Gold, noted writer Kathleen Krull and beloved illustrator David McPhail bring this legacy to life. Created for families, this anthology compiles classic and rare examples of Irish culture, including stories, poems, songs, recipes, and even a little blarney. From legends of leprechauns and fairies to the classic poetry of Yeats and Joyce, the treasures herein invite children and parents, brothers and sisters—even grandparents and grandchildren—to share the wonders of Ireland.

As they travel from state to state, Emily and her grandmother introduce the special features and sights of each of the fifty states.

Mary Todd Lincoln had a unique and determined, if sometimes erratic, personality that made her one of the most memorable First Ladies. Although she was born and raised in the South, she staunchly supported her husband''s quest to save the Union and sh

Focuses on the lives of presidents as parents, husbands, pet-owners, and neighbors while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns.

The wordsmith Lewis Carroll is famed for the freewheeling world of Wonderland in his beloved classics Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass . In this gloriously illustrated picture book, Carroll''s childlike love of life is showcased alongside his brilliance at creating and adapting playful words and phrases. From brillig and uglification to frumious and chortle, the award-winning author Kathleen Krull uses many of Carroll''s own words to tell the story of a man who wanted to make children laugh and whose legacy continues to entertain and delight.

Introduces the reader to various activities traditionally associated with summer and encourages the discussion of individual experiences.

Introduces 14 pairs of opposites, such as big and little, same and different, along with the concept that the same object can be its own opposite, depending upon perspective.

Little-known, charming, and sometimes scandalous facts about famous faces reveal the people behind public figures. The text is engaging and lively, fascinating readers.

Depicts the life of two Mexican American brothers and a girl in San Diego and their enjoyment of a bilingual culture.

Text and illustrations pay homage to the earth and its resources. Includes suggestions that children can follow to help preserve the environment.

Introduces the reader to various activities traditionally associated with autumn and encourages the discussion of individual experiences.

As if moving to California to live with her dad hasn''t been hard enough, Alex Fitzgerald has a problem she can''t talk about with anyone -nightmares!

A collection of fifteen classic hymns, each with a historical note and piano accompaniment.