Most Popular Books by Carl Sommer

In this story, Johnnie questions the relevance of math while in class, prompting the superhero, Super Math, to take him on a journey to demonstrate the importance of mathematics in everyday life. Together, they visit New York City, where Johnnie sees how math is used to build skyscrapers, bridges, highways, and even to wire electricity. They also visit a car manufacturing plant, a dam generating electricity, an oil refinery, and even outer space, where math is crucial for building space stations. Through this adventure, Johnnie learns that math is used in almost everything around him and decides to fully embrace learning math. His classmates cheer as he shares his newfound understanding.

Dive into the fascinating lives of some of the largest creatures on Earth with Whales—Water Giants! This book explores the incredible world of whales, from humpbacks and gray whales to narwhals, belugas, and blue whales. Each species has its unique traits and behaviors, making them some of the most captivating mammals in the ocean. Discover how humpback whales migrate thousands of miles, hunt cooperatively using bubble nets, and care for their calves in warm tropical waters. Learn about the friendly gray whales that approach boats, the mighty blue whale, the largest animal on the planet, and the mysterious narwhals with their unicorn-like tusks. Meet beluga whales, known for their social behavior and underwater chatter, and the powerful orcas, members of the dolphin family that are skilled hunters. Filled with fascinating facts about whale diets, their role in the Arctic food chain, and how they breathe through blowholes, this book reveals the remarkable adaptations that make whales true giants of the water. Whether you’re amazed by their size, intrigued by their behaviors, or curious about their ecosystems, Whales—Water Giants offers something for everyone.

What fun children have looking at these precious animal babies in their natural habitats around the world. The baby animals featured in this nonfiction book from Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, appear with their mothers keeping a watchful eye on them. The narrative fosters fluency in early readers, promoting independent reading. Each crystal-clear snapshot is accompanied by fun facts, such as the information that a baby kangaroo is as small as a grain of rice when born, to engage children in lively discussions.

In this story, Super Math visits Mrs. Lopez's classroom to help children learn basic math concepts in an engaging way. He emphasizes the importance of math in daily life and encourages the students to practice regularly to become successful. Super Math shares the story of Mr. Sommer, who, despite facing challenges, became successful by being eager to learn. Super Math teaches the children how to add using cards, animals, dice, and dominoes. He introduces a fun math game called "Math War," where players practice addition while competing. The key message is perseverance, patience, and the lifelong usefulness of math.

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.

Ever wondered how a car’s engine turns gasoline into motion? How Car Engines Work unravels the fascinating mechanics behind the vehicles we use every day, making it accessible for readers of all ages. Discover how fuel injectors, pistons, spark plugs, and crankshafts work together in the four-stroke cycle—intake, compression, power, and exhaust—to power a car. Learn about key components like the radiator, battery, and transmission, and how they contribute to a car’s operation and safety. This engaging guide encourages curiosity and appreciation for the technology under the hood while inviting readers to enjoy the wonders of the world on their next family road trip.

In Annie and the Ugly Caterpillar, Annie the ant stands up for a misunderstood new friend named Katy—a caterpillar mocked by others for her appearance. While others judge Katy by how she looks, Annie shows kindness and belief in inner beauty. As Katy transforms into a butterfly, the story delivers a powerful lesson: real beauty comes from the inside. This heartwarming story encourages children to value character over appearance and to treat everyone with respect.

El molinero Elmo quiere complacer a todos, por lo que sigue los consejos de todos; su hijo Mort hace lo mismo. Su problema empeora cuando tratan de vender su burro. Al tratar de complacer a todos, terminan complaciendo a nadie.

The world’s oceans are home to amazing animals that wear gorgeous colors, as well as animals that are almost transparent or the color of the sand on the bottom of the ocean. This dazzling book from Our Amazing World takes youngsters on an enchanting underwater trip through exquisite close-up photographs with complementary fun facts. The book will fascinate children as they learn to read.

This beautifully crafted book is a celebration of the wonders of God's creation, encouraging readers to open their eyes, ears, and hearts to the beauty all around them. From majestic mountains to the delicate details of flowers, it invites you to marvel at the world through a lens of gratitude and awe. With simple, poetic reflections, it guides you to appreciate the intricacies of nature and reminds you of your role in making the world a better place through love, kindness, and faith. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with God and His creation, this book also provides a heartfelt prayer to bring peace and purpose to your life.

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.

In this entertaining new take on the classic tale, the time comes for Dozy, Pokey, and Hardy to strike out on their own. Warned by their parents to build sturdy houses to protect themselves from the big, bad wolf, Dozey and Pokey ignore their parents’ advice and build flimsy houses. But Hardy is different; he listens, works hard, and builds a strong house.When the big, bad wolf appears, the story takes a unique twist. Hardy turns hero and his well-spent time researching saves the day. In the end, all three little pigs come to appreciate the wisdom of listening to your parents, not taking short cuts, and working hard. Virtues: Diligence / Proper Work Ethic / Self-Discipline "¡Esa es mi mula! ¡No voy a compartir! ", Grita Sally acerca de Stiffy, su mula. Benny y su mula Bossy sienten lo mismo. Papá ata las mulas para que aprendan que para poder comer, deben cooperar. En el proceso, Benny y Sally también aprenden que para ser felices deben compartir.

When two children have new bikes and good imaginations, a sunny day in the countryside is an invitation to go for a bike ride and possibly forget to follow their parents’ instructions. Vibrant illustrations and creative dialogue remind children of experiences in their own lives. Words and sentences that build on previous stories in this motivational phonics literature program create an exciting learning opportunity for the early reader. Bob’s bravado leads to an injury and give parents an opening to discuss safety rules and the ramifications of ignoring them. Target Reader 15 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

In this story, Super Math visits Mrs. Martin's classroom to teach the children about fractions. He explains that fractions represent equal parts of a whole and guides the class through exercises using circles, fraction bars, and number lines. The students learn how to write numerators and denominators, compare fractions, and measure objects using fraction rulers. Super Math also shares an important life lesson through the story Time Remote, about the value of learning and perseverance. The children express their gratitude for both the math lesson and the life advice, thanking Super Math enthusiastically.

In this charming adventure, children will expand their reading skills by following Rick and Jan’s adventure in the mountains. Lush woodland scenes with beautiful birds and wildlife illustrate the story, adding concept clues to assist early readers. When Rick and Jan ride their bikes through a large mud puddle, the responsible children stop to clean their bikes before going swimming and fishing in the cool mountain water. Jan catches a large, shiny fish for the family dinner, and the siblings pick fresh red apples and nuts before heading home. Target Reader 18 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

This charming family adventure uses bold colors and detail to illustrate a family’s voyage on a ferry with their pet dog, Vick. Using repetitive phonic sounds to enrich a child’s vocabulary, the story promotes good reading skills. The family rides in their van as it drives onto the ferry. Vick is fed dog food, and learns that seagulls like his food also. Vick goes after a seagull. The children worry about Vick chasing the gulls and learn that the birds are too fast for him to harm them. Target Reader 11 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

Ted’s friend gives the latest facts about finding happiness. But nothing Ted does changes his discontent. Finally, Ted discovers the secret is not focusing on himself, but to focus on others.

Ben and Jen’s cat scares their hen when she tries to play, sending the hen scurrying to the safety of her chicken pen. This charming story in an advanced easy reader set on a farm opens with a bang of excitement and unfolds with short words and plenty of context clues to create a love of reading. Ben removes his cat from the chicken pen, milks the cow, and gives the milk to the cat. Jen quiets the hen and tells her they love her and all ends well.

Discover Why... Violent criminal activity, rates of imprisonment, school crime, sexually transmitted disease, teenage pregnancy, and suicide are escalating throughout America. In a nation that has drifted far from its core moral system, Carl Sommer's hard-hitting expose reveals the underlying causes and offers solutions for improving America's education and moral climate. Sommer, an award-winning author and educator, addresses the issues of moral relativism, the rise of anticulturalism, and the philosophical battle raging behind the lack of character in today's society of diminishing values. Character Under Attack examines the issues and provides practical advice on how parents and educators can create a more respectful society and produce successful children prepared to make this world a better place. Recognizing the spirit in which our Founding Fathers established this great nation, you'll discover from this well-documented book what went wrong and what you can do about it.