Most Popular Books by Carl Sommer

The human eye is one of the most complex organs in the body, and Our Amazing Eyes reveals its remarkable capabilities. Readers will discover how eyes adjust to focus on near and distant objects, how muscles and pupils work to control light and movement, and how the optic nerve connects vision to memory. With fun experiments and real-world connections, this book inspires readers to appreciate their vision and explore the beauty of the world around them, making it an engaging read for kids and adults alike.

This enjoyable story engages early readers through beautiful illustrations and one-syllable words encourage a love of reading. Competing to win a game of tag, the cat, the dog, and the rat approach the game with different strategies. The life affirming message to always try your best and don’t give up until the race is over is presented through adorable characters and cheerful illustrations. Target Reader 13 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

Step into the wild with Big Cats, a fascinating journey into the lives of nature’s most powerful and graceful hunters. From tigers prowling for prey to lions bonding with their pride, this book explores the behaviors, habitats, and survival skills of these majestic creatures. Discover how jaguars climb trees to rest or avoid danger, leopards stealthily track their prey, and snow leopards thrive in the rugged high mountains. Learn how all big cats share a carnivorous diet, often hunting weak or sick animals, which helps maintain balance in their ecosystems. Through vivid descriptions and engaging facts, Big Cats showcases the strength, intelligence, and beauty of these incredible predators. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this book reveals the fascinating world of big cats and their vital role in nature.

An action-packed T-ball game leads Sam and his friends on a rollicking chase to catch a cute cat that runs away with Sam’s baseball cap. In this advanced early reader, children learn to recognize familiar words such as umpire on the brightly illustrated pages. The chase offers opportunities for parents to discuss positive ways to deal with an upset friend and to explain that pets usually aren’t misbehaving but think it’s a fun game when they grab something and run.

Young children get an inside look at a busy farm and the variety of useful animals in this book from Our Amazing World. Some the animals eat grass, others eat bugs, but they are all important to the success of the farm. Spectacular up-close-and-personal photos and fun facts engage children in lively discussions, such as: How does she get the milk from the cow? Can I ride a horse?

This friendship story is perfect for young readers who are all too familiar with accidents when they are playing. Warned by the other children not to run in the mud to avoid the sharp rocks, Ed ignores them and wades into the mud puddle. When he kicks the ball, he loses his balance and falls on a rock. Crisp illustrations with bright primary colors fill the pages of this lively early reader and offer a good opportunity for parents to discuss listening to others to stay safe. Companion Reader 17 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

In a thought-provoking comparison of old and new farming techniques, Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, brings history and young children together in a beautiful book. Learning the history of the world around them is an important part of a child’s education and inspires critical thinking. The family-friendly photos arouse their curiosity to read the narrative and discover the fun facts appended to each.

Pat learns an important lesson that children can relate to when she doesn’t put her pretty hat where it belongs. Pat’s cat finds the soft hat on its favorite chair and curls up on top of it, which upsets the little girl. The bold colors in the illustrations in this book light up the advanced easy reader, and the storyline blends new words and easy one-syllable words into longer sentences to guide children to reading success. This advanced reader contains excellent parent and child discussion points on responsibility and anger.

A proud emperor spends his kingdom’s wealth on beautiful palaces and rich clothes. Two swindlers convince the emperor they can weave a special cloth that is invisible to anyone unfit for office or is very foolish.

Zig, the rascally monkey, creates hilarious chaos when he teams up with Vick, the farm dog, in this advanced early reader. Ken and his sister, Jill, are helping their grandparents by feeding the goats and ducks, but their pet, Zig, and Vick have other ideas. Warm colors in the delightfully detailed illustrations encourage giggles to bubble up as youngsters follow the story. Easy to sound words and simple sentences create a comfortable and fun reading experience.

Deserts found around the world have unique animals that surprise everyone. Our Amazing World introduces nonfiction for young children with dazzling photos and uncomplicated terms about desert animals, fostering a love of learning. Be prepared for lively discussions with all the fun facts and colorful pictures.

This exciting beginning reader shows Sam and his friends in a rollicking chase to catch a misbehaving cat. The words in the story teach children to recognize beginning and ending sounds, as they learn to recognize words with similar sounds. Brightly illustrated pages illuminate the narrative, encouraging children to use the picture and context clues to follow the story. The misbehaving cat offers opportunities for parents to discuss positive ways to deal with an upset friend. Target Reader 3 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

A thought-provoking and engaging tale of two men with opposing worldviews—one driven by faith, the other by science and pride. As a self-assured professor sets out to prove evolution and deny the existence of God, he encounters a humble, faith-filled farmer who challenges his beliefs in simple yet profound ways. Their lively debates about creation, science, and faith lead to eye-opening moments of reflection, offering readers a deeper look at the meaning of life and the search for truth. This story is not just about intellectual arguments but also about life, death, and what truly matters. Will you stand with the professor or the farmer?

Dive into the fascinating world of Emperor Penguins with Life of Penguins! Set in the icy wilderness of Antarctica, this book explores the remarkable lives of these flightless birds as they survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn about the incredible partnership between male and female Emperor Penguins, as males bravely care for eggs in freezing temperatures while females hunt for food in the frigid ocean. Discover how these penguins huddle together to stay warm, slide across the ice on their bellies, and swim swiftly to evade predators like orcas and sea lions. Their unique black-and-white camouflage keeps them safe in the water, while their fluffy chicks grow warm brown coats before molting into their sleek adult feathers. Follow the penguins as they travel vast distances to find food, communicate with their unique calls to reunite with family, and feed their chicks through a fascinating regurgitation process. Life of Penguins is filled with astonishing facts, heartwarming details, and vivid descriptions that capture the resilience and beauty of these extraordinary birds.

In this story, Super Math visits Mrs. Davis''s classroom to teach the students how to add numbers up to 100. He introduces counting by tens and helps the children learn to add using rods, units, cylinders, and dots. Super Math emphasizes practice and the importance of mastering basic math skills for future success. He also shares a story about listening to advice, using Proud Rooster and Little Hen as an example. The students practice addition through various problems and play a fun game called "Math War Addition with Three Cards." The class thanks Super Math for making math enjoyable before he departs.

This irresistible motivational phonics literature book from Sommer Learning introduces Zig, a misbehaving pet monkey. Zig creates hilarious chaos when Ken and his sister, Jill, try to feed the goats and ducks on their grandparents’ farm. Utilizing words presented in previous books in the series and a few new words, this story gives early readers a comfortable and fun reading experience. Target Reader 19 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

Trapped by deep snow high on a mountain, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food. All three big trains refuse to go up the mountain. In spite of the ridicule from the big trains, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the snow-covered mountain to help the starving people. This vividly illustrated story demonstrates the value of compassion, hard work and perseverance. The Little Red Train’s triumphant arrival to the top of the mountain elicits the eternal gratitude of the townspeople, and its accomplishment proves to be an inspiration for all. Virtues: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue Tres grandes trenes se niegan a subir a la montaña en la nieve profunda para llevar comida a las personas que padecen hambre. A pesar del ridículo de los grandes trenes, El Pequeño Tren Rojo y una familia de valientes ayudantes suben la montaña cubierta de nieve para ayudar a las personas que se mueren de hambre.

This spirited story introduces the concept of teamwork, an important skill for children to learn. With similar sounding names, friends gather supplies to play soccer, divide into teams, and then play in the park. The colorful illustrations appeal to a child’s playfulness and encourage interest in word mastery and reading success. The emotional faces of the winners and losers foster discussions of teamwork and appropriate game behavior.

Always ignoring everyone''s advice, Proud Rooster gets into all sorts of trouble. One day he goes too far, but that day changes him forever. Grades K-3. Virtues: Humility / Obedience to Parents / Self-Discipline (Character Education)