New Releases by Lucia Raatma

release date: Jan 01, 2003

A biography of the man elected thirty-fourth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Ellis Island

release date: Jan 01, 2003

A basic introduction to the purposes and history of this great part of American immigration history.

Character Education

release date: Mar 01, 2002

Sportsmanship

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Focuses on the value and importance of good sportsmanship.

Politeness

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Explains the virtue of politeness and describes ways to show politeness in the home, school, and community.

Forgiveness

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Explains the virtue of forgiveness and gives tips on how to practice forgiveness in your home, school, and community.

Self-respect

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Explains the virtue of selfrespect and gives tips on how to have selfrespect in your home, school, and community.

Our National Parks

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Simple text provides an introduction to the national parks in the United States.

John F. Kennedy

release date: Jan 01, 2002

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

Kenya

release date: Jan 01, 2002

Briefly describes various areas of Kenya, as well as its history, people, and culture.

Pocahontas

release date: Sep 01, 2001

Simple text describes the life of Pocahontas and her contribution to American history.

South Africa

release date: Sep 01, 2001

History.

Honesty

release date: Jul 01, 2001

Explains the virtue of honesty and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.

Peacefulness

release date: Jul 01, 2001

Describes peacefulness as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice it such as cooperating with others and through daily exercise and activity.

Charles Lindbergh

release date: Jan 01, 2001

A brief biography which focuses on the accomplishments of the first man to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.

Penguins

release date: Jan 01, 2001

This book describes the life cycles, physical characteristics, and behavior of various types of penguins, including emperor, king, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins.

Sharks

release date: Jan 01, 2001

This book describes the life cycles, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of various kinds of sharks, such as mako, hammerhead, tiger sand, and great white sharks.

Martin Luther King, Jr

release date: Jan 01, 2001

Simple text describes the life and accomplishement of Martin Luther King Jr., his role in the Civil Rights movement and his assassination.

Benjamin Franklin

release date: Jan 01, 2001

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

Susan B. Anthony

release date: Jan 01, 2001

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

Thomas Jefferson

release date: Jan 01, 2001

A brief biography of the third president of the United States and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.

Amelia Earhart

release date: Jan 01, 2001

Describes the life of the pilot who, in 1932, was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

release date: Jan 01, 2001

Chronicles the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder from her birth in Wisconsin through her days as a teacher, wife, and author, and provides information about careers in teaching and writing.

Patriotism

release date: Sep 01, 2000

Explains the virtue of patriotism, or being proud of your country, and describes ways to show patriotism at home, at school, and in the community.

Fire Fighters

release date: Sep 01, 2000

Introduces the job of fire fighter, including the duties, hazards, uniforms, equipment, and contribution to the community.

Patience

release date: Jan 01, 2000

Explains the virtue of patience and how readers can practice it at home, at school, and in the community.

Responsibility

release date: Jan 01, 2000

Explains the virtue of responsibility and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.

Cooperation

release date: Jan 01, 2000

Explains the virtue of cooperation and how readers can practice it at home, in the community, and with each other.

Tolerance

release date: Jan 01, 2000

Describes tolerance as a virtue and suggests ways in which it can be recognized and practiced.

Courage

release date: Jan 01, 2000