Best Selling Books by Larry Dane Brimner

Egbert practices division as he shares cookies with his friends and neighbors.

Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain, as well as the outcomes of explorations such as the Pathfinder Mission.

A young girl thinks that Wayne is a pest, until she gets to know him better.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Saturn, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity''s attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Three J has the opportunity to cheat in a contest to win a new bike and must decide what to do.

Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.

Young Elwood prepares for bathtime as he adds his favorite playmates, including eight large elephants, to the water.

"A juvenile biography of Crazy Horse, warrior chief of the Oglala tribe of the Sioux nation"--Provided by publisher.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

This classic holiday book with heartwarming illustrations makes a perfect gift for boys and girls 5 - 7 years old. Christmas is a time for gift giving, and remembering old friends. But this Christmas it seems there are no gifts for Old Armadillo and no friends to remember him. "Merry Christmas!" he calls from the front door of his casita. But no one is there to hear. He checks his letter basket. But no one has sent him a Christmas card. Saddened, he shuffles back inside and falls asleep, believing his friends have forgotten him. Meanwhile, something wonderful is happening outside his casita. Roadrunner, Coyote, Raccoon, Bear, and others are secretly preparing a big Christmas surprise for their friend. Old Armadillo awakes to find the joy of Christmas as he realizes that his friends have remembered him after all. Larry Dane Brimner''s loving story is filled with holiday cheer, and warmly illustrated by Dominic Catalano. Together, author and illustrator have created a picture book that will gladden the hearts of little ones each and every Christmas.

The M & M candies will be your guide as you learn about time, the millennium, and calendars.

A dog imagines what the world would be like for dogs if they had wings.

An energetic young girl rushes on the way to bake a cake.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Describes different kinds of valleys and canyons and how they are formed.

A basic overview of the World Wide Web, including the history of its development and details on how to use it.

Rookie Choices: Promotes perseverance.

Gabby discovers that cheating at tee-ball is not the best way to win.

The Corner Kids learn that it takes patience to teach their dog tricks in time for the community pet show.

Young Max has invented a machine for adding and counting everything from shoes and socks piled on the floor to a school lunch with too many peas. Told in simple rhyming text.

Ants increase by multiples of ten as they march up the hill toward a tall cake.

Carson learns the difference between hot and cold while piling on more and more winter clothes.

When Elliot thinks he is being treated unfairly at home, he decides to run away.

When his Granny Frannie wants something sweet for dessert, young Sammy decides to play a trick on her.

Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 rush across town to Fire Company 5, where the firehouse dog is having puppies.

Kay fights a fierce dragon, but after tripping over her own tangled shoelaces, she learns that dragons are good at undoing knots.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, protective devices, and relatives of the praying mantis.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Children''s Book NEW FROM 2018 SIBERT MEDALIST LARRY DANE BRIMNER! Here is the story of 19 men from the film industry who were investigated for suspected communist ties during the Cold War, and the 10--known as the Hollywood Ten--who were blacklisted for standing up for their First Amendment rights and refusing to cooperate. World War II is over, but tensions between the communist Soviet Union and the US are at an all-time high. In America, communist threats are seen everywhere and a committee is formed in the nation''s capital to investigate those threats. Larry Dane Brimner follows the story of 19 men--all from the film industry--who are summoned to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities. All 19 believe that the committee''s investigations into their political views and personal associations are a violation of their First Amendment rights. When the first 10 of these men refuse to give the committee the simple answers it wants, they are cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted.

*Discover the important history of California’s migrant workers and their strike for fair wages during the Delano grape strike in the 1960’s *Learn about Latino civil rights activist César Chávez and Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong *From Sibert award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner Here is the gripping story of the Grape Strike that stirred a nation, as well as the rise of Latino civil rights activist César Chávez and the United Farm Workers of America. In the 1960’s, while the United States was at war and racial tensions were boiling over, Filipino-American workers were demanding fair wages and decent living conditions in California’s vineyards. When the workers walked off the fields in September 1965, the great Delano grape strike began. Did the signing of labor contracts with growers in 1970 mean an end to the problems of the American field laborers, or was it a short-lived truce? This nonfiction book for young readers follows the five-year long strike and also provides details about César Chávez and the United Farm Workers. Award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner’s riveting text, complemented by black-and-white archival photographs and the words of workers, organizers, and growers, tells the powerful history.

Cory is turning seven, and his best friend convinces him to "investigate" the birthday present his mother has hidden away. But when they open it and it doesn''t work they''re afraid they''ve broken it! As if that isn''t bad enough, the class bully tries to ruin Cory''s birthday party at the skating rink. It looks as if second grade is off to a bad start for Cory Coleman.

In December 1915, San Diego''s leaders claimed the town''s reservoirs were nearly dry. Knowing the city would not survive and grow unless it had water, they hired Charles Mallory Hatfield, whose skills at making rain were legendary. But when torrents and torrents of rain came, disaster struck. Roads were closed, people drowned, and dams burst. The town elders blamed Hatfield and refused to pay him. Was Hatfield really a rain wizard, or simply a fraud? Renowned author Larry Dane Brimner examines the man and the myth by relying on personal recollections from growing up in California, as well as extensive research. Readers will be captivated by Hatfield—a man once known as the Frankenstein of the air—and his secret rainmaking formulas. Includes author''s note, source notes, and bibliography.

A history of the early subways.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

In this exciting guide, author Larry Dane Brimmer explains snowboarding''s terminology, details basic techniques, discusses safety and etiquette, and examines the latest equipment.

Although Aggie and Will often disagree, they can still be friends.