Most Popular Books by Carl Sommer

In this story, Super Math visits Mr. Wilson''s class to teach the students how to add two-digit numbers using regrouping. He explains the concept of tens and ones, guiding the children through several problems involving regrouping. The students practice using rods, units, and cards, and they also play a fun card game called "Math War: Addition with Two-Digit Numbers." Super Math shares an important life lesson through the story The Great Royal Race, encouraging the children to keep their eyes on the goal to succeed. The students thank Super Math for his lessons and advice.

Take a look at these dazzling photos of wild bears and see a giant panda, a black bear, and an Asiatic bear. This captivating book from Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, introduces the wide and wonderful world of nonfiction to young children through the lives of wild bears in their natural habitats. The carefully constructed narrative is perfect for advanced early readers to gain confidence in their reading skills and boost their understanding of the animal world.

Resilience, determination, and the willingness to learn are keys to overcoming obstacles, as highlighted in Success: Elephant Ears and Eagle Eyes. Through the inspiring stories of Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington Carver, readers learn the importance of listening, observing, and persevering. This motivational book emphasizes the value of mentorship, self-discipline, and staying focused on one’s goals, making it an empowering guide for readers of all ages striving for success.

A classic game of cops and robbers keeps a group of friends on the run in this advanced reader. Detailed, colorful pictures illustrate the children playing in their neighborhood. This motivational book tells the story with creative narrative and dialogue that make for a fun reading experience, and it includes a subtle reminder to finish a job before playing.

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?

What better way to learn about nonfiction than through the remarkable life of a working farm and the useful animals that live there? Some of the animals eat grass, others eat bugs, but they are all important to the success of the farm whether by giving milk, laying eggs, or herding other animals. Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, shares fun facts and bright photos that encourage life-long learning in this thought-provoking book and stimulate advanced early readers to master new vocabulary words and strengthen reading skills.

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.

The mischievous monkey, Bell, returns with Nell and Ben and visit a circus. This high-spirited story told with dazzling illustrations and playful dialogue introduces new vocabulary words with similar phonic sounds. Advanced early readers will enjoy Bell’s hilarious pranks, and parents can use Bell’s antics as an opportunity to discuss actions and their consequences.

Reveals the underlying causes of the violence, criminal activity, sexually transmitted diseases, and other social problems that are plaguing American society and offers a practical solution that could revitalize and repair the social ailments of the twenty-first century.

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.

To Millie, the whole world is unfair. Even though Millie has a loving family and a nice home, she’s always miserable. She hates to be told what to do, and when things don’t go her way, she complains. Millie finally has enough! She runs away so that she can do whatever she wants to do. What starts out as a fun adventure turns out to become one disaster after another. Millie ends up on the streets, scared, without money, food, and a place to sleep. Desperate, she steals candy and gets caught by a police officer. When her parents are contacted, they are overjoyed and welcome her back home. Armed with a new appreciation for her former life, Millie becomes the happiest girl in the whole world. Virtues: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness

Missy the mouse has a very big problem—she hates the way she looks! If only she were as big and beautiful as Horace the cat, then all her problems would be gone.One day, while being chased by Horace, the incredible happens. Missy’s wish comes true! She turns into a cat—not just any cat, but the biggest and most beautiful cat in the whole world. But she quickly discovers that cats have problems with dogs. As Missy wishes herself into becoming bigger and stronger creatures, she finally discovers that everyone has problems and learns to accept herself for who she is. Grades K-4.Virtues: Self-Esteem / Trust / Cheerfulness

Children join Ben and Nell on their adventures to visit their grandparents, a trip which many children have taken. Bell, their flamboyant and arrogant pet monkey, intrigues young readers when he misbehaves on the plane and with the ponies on the farm. The family’s adventures are built on the phonic sounds of similar words, slightly longer sentences, and hilarious dialogue, creating an enjoyable book for the advanced early reader.

In this playful family adventure, Rick and Jan’s family drive to their mountain cabin where they enjoy biking and swimming. Crisp, bright illustrations with sparkling blue water, lush green forests, and colorful fish and ducks offer an enchanting look at their outing. A sprinkling of two syllable words and lively dialogue motivate early readers to expand their reading skill. Target Reader 17 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

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.

Machines shape the world we live in, and World of Machining delves into the tools and technologies that make it possible. From traditional lathes to CNC systems, laser cutters, and 3D printers, readers will explore how these machines transform materials into precision-engineered products. This book highlights the incredible accuracy of wire EDMs, the versatility of water jets, and the revolutionary potential of 3D printing in medicine. With engaging explanations and real-world connections, it celebrates the creativity and innovation driving modern manufacturing.

This engaging book from Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, takes children on an underwater journey through exquisite close-up photographs and illustrations. The world’s oceans are home to amazing animals outfitted in gorgeous colors while others are almost transparent. This book is a marvelous introduction to nonfiction for advanced early readers. Children will boost their reading confidence by recognizing many of the words and learning to combine familiar words into compound ones such as newborn, seaweed, and lionfish.

Bob and Dot’s family return in this adventure of seeing boats. Bob gets his wish to ride his bike on the clear path, and again gets another wish when he takes an exciting motorboat ride. Detailed, colorful pictures illustrate the children using safety practices such as life jackets and locks for their bikes. Words and sentences that build on previous stories in the motivational phonics literature program create a fun-filled learning experience for the early reader. Target Reader 16 is part of Phonics Adventure''s systematic, leveled reading program.

Discover the incredible world of honey bees in Honey Bees, a fascinating book that explores these hardworking insects and their essential role in nature. Learn how honey bees pollinate 80% of the world’s crops, helping plants like apples, sunflowers, and almonds grow and thrive. Dive into the structure of a hive, where bees build hexagonal honeycombs to store honey and beeswax. Meet the queen bee, who lays up to 3,000 eggs a day, the male drones whose sole job is to mate, and the female worker bees that collect nectar and pollen while maintaining the hive. Explore how beekeepers care for these tiny creatures, harvesting their honey while leaving enough for the bees to survive the winter. Packed with detailed descriptions and beautiful imagery, Honey Bees reveals how important these small creatures are to our world. From their role in pollination to the teamwork inside their colonies, this book will leave readers buzzing with newfound appreciation for honey bees.

This captivating story takes you back to the very beginning of time, when God created the heavens, the earth, and everything in it. Through beautifully told moments, you’ll witness the creation of light, oceans, plants, animals, and the first humans—Adam and Eve. But this paradise didn’t last. When Satan, in the form of a serpent, tempts Eve to disobey God, both she and Adam make a choice that changes everything. From their fall, humanity experiences sin, pain, and separation from God. Yet, this story doesn’t end in tragedy—it offers hope through God’s love and a promise of salvation through Jesus. If you want to understand the origins of humanity and the profound love of a Creator who offers redemption, this book will inspire you to reflect on your own choices and invite you to follow the path to eternal life.