Most Popular Books by True Kelley

Unravel some of the riddles of Stonehenge, one of the most famous and mysterious monuments in the world! Where is Stonehenge? That''s an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories—past as well as current ones—about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument.

Steven chronicles Claude Monet''s rise to fame and contributions to Impressionism in this colorful report, featuring Steven''s funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Waterlilies.

Forrest Moose tries every way he can think of to cure Buggly''s hiccups.

Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn''t stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose "Imagination Library" reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton!

Provides an overview of the life and career of English author Roald Dahl.

A discarded hat and disappearing objects seem to aprove that a mysterious stranger is hiding out in the barn, but no one ever sees it.

The kids in Ms. Brandt''s class create a special report on the United States of America, with each child doing research on ten states. There''s a double-spread map of the whole U.S. and a page for every state jam-packed with trivia, interesting facts, handwritten captions, and jokes. At the end of the book is a map showing how the United States grew over time, a spread on the presidents and what states they hailed from, as well as a "bibliography" of books the kids used in their research. Written by a team of well-known author/artists, this 64-page Smart About History book is a great guide for kids.

With the help of his classmates, Blabber Mouse delivers a terrific oral book report.

Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America''s Revolutionary War period.

Blabber can''t seem to keep his mouth shut, so his friends gently teach him how to keep a secret.

One of the Impressionist era''s best-loved painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoirpainted every day for 60 years—that''s over 5,000 paintings! The joie de vivre expressed in his work is reflected on every page of Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir in colorful, dynamic illustrations and 17 reproductions. With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child''s own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir''s paintings.

It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum''s dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three million visitors to the Black Hills every year. This is an entertaining chronicle of one man''s magnificent obsession, which even today sparks controversy.

Un copil care a învățat să deseneze înainte să învețe să vorbească. Un iubitor de animale care avea un șoricel, o broască-țestoasă, o maimuță și o mulțime de pisici și câini. Cel mai celebru artist al secolului al XX-lea. Toate cele de mai sus! Află mai multe despre adevăratul Pablo Picasso în această biografie amuzantă și minunat ilustrată!

With the help of his take-charge dog Rodney and a self-help video, young Santa Claus mends his lazy and irresponsible ways just in time for Christmas.

Chi era Pablo Picasso? Un bambino che imparò a disegnare prima di parlare Un amante degli animali che aveva un topo, una tartaruga, una scimmia, molti cani e gatti L''artista più famoso del XX secolo Tutte queste cose! Scopri di più questo libro illustrato!

Now in Spanish: the story of Pablo Picasso''s brilliant life! Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating them into art. Young readers now have a Spanish translation of this entertaining, highly readable biography, with more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations.

Highlights the life and work of innovative artist Pablo Picasso, who founded the movement known as Cubism.

What will the kids of Lincoln School do without their health-conscious lunch lady, Harriet? When she goes on a much-needed vacation, the principal, Mr. Fitz. hires cook after cook, each one more outrageous than the next, but none who can replace their beloved Harriet. The kids--and their principal--send postcards, letters, drawings, e-mail and telegrams detailing the "chefs" outlandish meals in hopes of convincing Harriet to return, But will this lunch lady leave her tropical paradise to save the day?

It''s Christmas at the Mouses'' where holiday havoc is a family tradition.

Halloween brings further misadventures to the Mouse family.

Presents illustrations of where food comes from, eating places, etiquette, and equipment, and people eating meals, thinking about food, and performing food tricks.

After building a tower, finger painting, and hearing a story, Anna and her teddy bear discover that Day-Care is not so frightening after all.

This engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Labeled illustrations present various kinds of tools and implements used in the kitchen, in the garden, in art class, at the office, and in other settings.

Lima Bean, a lovesick young rabbit, gets up the nerve to send her idol, Fuzzboom, a valentine.

Ollie is an old dog but he learns lots of new tricks by watching television.