Most Popular Books by Nancy Polette

A hungry cat eats everyone he sees, until he swallows the little old woman who owns him and she takes steps to put a stop to his gluttony.

A is for Artists painting the hardships of prison life. E is for Escape, as determined prisoners make daring plans to regain their freedom. More than one hundred thousand American service members have been captured by an enemy and imprisoned during war. Tens of thousands are still missing. This book tells the true stories of only a few of these brave men and women, but their stories represent the experiences of many others. The accompanying illustrations are based on surviving artwork, current and historic photographs, and firsthand descriptions of people, places, and events. From Geneva Conventions to Operation Homecoming, Tap Code to Yellow Ribbon and more, N is for Never Forget is a compelling journey through wartime history, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POWs), those missing in action (MIA), and their families. Poignant illustrations and stories capture key people, concepts, and memorials to help readers understand and honor the sacrifices endured by men and women prisoners of war and missing in action on behalf of freedom.

If you expect to hear moaning and groaning in the children''s wards at St. Kit''s Hospital. you are in for a surprise. Despite their handicaps this lively bunch who call themselves THE BONE BRIGADE keep the doctors and Miss Brown, the head nurse, hopping.

Presents a brief look at the life of Pocahontas

Sammy is at it again? See what trouble Sammy can get into fulfilling his passion for running. This low level adventure is great for motivating your struggling readers. GRL: C, RR/DLL: 4, DRA2: 3, Stage: Emergent, Type: Fiction

Current research shows that children''s abilities to think, perceive, create, and reason can be enhanced through carefully chosen picture books that promote cognitive development. This detailed guide, designed for teachers, librarians and parents, provides a comprehensive strategy for stimulating thinking skills in children (preschool through the primary grades).The book also aids in selecting books to share with children in a manner that deliberately promotes cognitive development.

Help is what NEWBERY BOOKS, RESEARCH AND THE INTERNET is intended to be. Help in connecting literature to the real world; help in finding fascinating web sites relevant to the literature; and help in sharing information with others in creative and fun ways.

How were potato chips invented? Read this book to find out!

200+ years of history through booktalks, songs, poetry and creative writing activities.

Harold''s imagination takes him on an adventurous romp through the alphabet with a number of familiar storybook characters.

Who will come to Mouse''s new house for tea?

Children will write poems, make decisions, solve problems, design a centerpiece and take part in other activities after sharing the Amelia Dedelia books.

A literature simulation based on The Pied Piper of Hamlyn. Deasigned to promote reading comprehension and logical and critical thinking skills.

Assists the primary student in making decisions based on the lovable characters created by Crosby Bonsall.

Activities using popular children''s novels, including songs, poems, games and research projects.

In Hans Christian Andersen couldn''t spell, the author takes a light-hearted look at the early lives of some very gifted and talented people.

Presents 32 narrataive poems and biographies that tell the struggles and accomplishments of courageous women who were willing to fight for what they believed.

The student is given the outlines of two fairy tales: "Little No-account" and "The dragon in the tower", and adds detail to complete the plot and create his own tale.