Most Popular Books by Carl Sommer

Three boys grow up in the same drug-infested, gang-ruled, poverty-stricken neighborhood. Nelson becomes a successful doctor, his best friend Jesse, an award-winning architectural engineer, but Nelson’s brother Alvin ends up in jail. In this riveting tale, Nelson relates the story of their childhood, and how, with the love and guidance of his grandparents, they come upon valuable lessons on how against all odds to become successful. Featuring accounts from Benjamin Franklin, George Washington Carver, Helen Keller, and Abraham Lincoln, the boys are inspired by some of America’s greatest heroes. Although Alvin chooses differently, Nelson and Jesse are two friends who “Dare to Dream!” Virtues: Courage / Responsibility / Self-Discipline Tres niños crecen en el mismo vecindario infestado de drogas, gobernado por pandillas y empobrecido. Nelson se convierte en un médico exitoso, su mejor amigo Jesse, en un galardonado ingeniero civil, pero el hermano de Nelson, Alvin, termina en la cárcel.

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.

The life-like, richly colored illustrations in this story reflect the friendship between Nick and Jill as they try to find a new hat for Jill. Nick doesn’t want a hat, but when their search reveals that Nick could use a cap to improve his baseball skills, he changes his mind. An early reader for young children, the book introduces new words with phonic similarities that comfortably build a child’s reading skills. Target Reader 9 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

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.

Fishing is a sport for all seasons and many different places. This action-packed nonfiction book from Our Amazing World pleases children of all ages. Intriguing pictures of children and grownups enjoying the sport no doubt reel in some questions from young readers. Why are they standing in the water? Don’t fish freeze in the cold water? Fishing is a wonderful way to introduce nonfiction to toddlers. Early readers enjoy reading the easy words and short sentences.

Deserts around the world are home to unique animals with unusual abilities. Did you know a cheetah runs 75 miles an hour and the desert bald eagle is different from the American bald eagle? Our Amazing World Series, Advanced, presents these distinctive facts especially for young children with dazzling photos to foster a love of learning and an interest in reading. Children of all ages and their parents will enjoy this book. Advanced early readers will like adding new compound words to their vocabulary from known root words, such as “wildflowers” and “waterless”.

Mama duck is sitting in the nest and Papa duck is nearby waiting for the eggs to hatch into fluffy ducklings in this lovely introduction to nonfiction from Our Amazing World. An enchanting look inside the mallard home is shared through aquatic photos, rich with detail and ready for a curious child’s questions and comments. The babies are swimming!

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.

Journey into the remarkable lives of some of the most fascinating creatures in Animals on Land and In Water. This book explores the unique abilities and lifestyles of five animals that thrive on land while some also master the water. Discover how alligators patrol their environments with speed and strength, protecting their young with fierce devotion. Meet the mighty hippo, a heavyweight swimmer with a surprising knack for running fast. Learn how beavers build extraordinary dams and underwater homes to stay safe. Explore the Arctic with walruses, equipped with tusks for survival and the strength to weigh as much as two tons. Finally, leap into the story of frogs, masters of transformation, as they grow from tiny tadpoles into agile jumpers that can catch a fly faster than you can blink. Filled with fun facts and incredible details, Animals on Land and In Water will amaze and entertain readers of all ages while teaching about the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom.

Life on a ranch with cowboys and cowgirls, cattle and horses, is intriguing to all of us. Colorful photos in majestic ranch settings provide an inside look at life on a working ranch. Our Amazing World introduces nonfiction concepts to young children through the variety of ranch activities presenting great discussion points, which children love.

Pets appeal to young readers and entice them to turn the pages to see what Ted and Jan’s dog, Jed, will do on the farm. Giggles will bubble out as Jed tosses his food around in the car and then chases the chickens at the farm. Detailed, brightly colored illustrations lead new readers through this lively story with amusing context clues. Word building skills include beginning and ending word sounds that are similar, slightly longer sentences, and energetic dialogue to strengthen a child’s reading skills

Nell makes and flies a paper airplane, setting off a series of unexpected events in a hilarious story that reminds children of their experiences with accidents. In this advanced easy reader, the well-illustrated expressions on the red hen’s face leave no doubt she is upset. The events open opportunities to teach children to build a paper airplane and discussion points about accidents and ways to make pets feel better when scared.

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.

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.

Nicholas, a bored teenager, had to spend long hours watching his family’s sheep. To break the boredom he dreamed of ways to have fun. His practical jokes caused him to suffer loss, but it also opened his eyes.

Zig, Ken, Jill, and Zig their pet monkey, are off for a fabulous family mountain hike. As usual, Zig, creates mayhem trying to make friends with a group of skunks and tries to jump on the back of a large deer for a ride, but he redeems himself when he saves Jill from a big bug. The exceptionally well-illustrated facial expressions of these fanciful characters and other wildlife in this adventurous tale provides an excellent opportunity for parents to discuss the joy of family time as their early readers master more advanced reading skills.

In a lovely introduction to nonfiction, children learn the life cycle of mallard ducks. The story of the mallard duck is brought to life through aquatic photos rich in detail from Our Amazing World Series, Advanced. The book takes young readers inside the mallard’s habitat. Advanced early readers build fluency in literacy skills as they explore this enchanting book about ducks.

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.

Cheerful colors in this spirited story build excitement on the pages when Tad’s dog leads a frantic chase to retrieve a cleaning rag and tracks mud in a van. Tad teaches responsibility to the readers when he offers to help the man clean his car and learns that training pets to obey is important to avoid similar situations. Children enjoy trying longer sentences that incorporate one-syllable words and more dialogue, and this delightful book opens the discussion for parents to teach how to handle conflict in a positive way.

Bob and Dot return and ride their bikes at the boat dock with their parents. Detailed, rich illustrations depict Bob and Dot using safety practices such as life jackets and locks for their bikes, and having fun learning about fish, feeding seagulls, and taking an exciting speedboat ride. Similar sounding words and longer sentences that build on previous stories in the Sommer advanced series create a fun-filled learning experience for the early reader and support the importance of exercise for a healthy lifestyle.