New Releases by Carole P. Roman

Get silly as you practice problem-solving with 2,000 riddles and jokes for kids of all ages! Are you ready for hours of entertainment, guaranteed to make you laugh and tease your brain? Then you''ve come to the right place, because this book of jokes is a giant combination of THREE popular joke books for kids. Inside, you''ll discover tons of silly fun that will engage your imagination, cultivate your creative thinking skills, and have you howling with hysterics! This huge 3-in-1 collection includes: The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: This beloved bestseller is packed with knee-slapping knock-knocks, side-splitting puns, and more! The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2: Keep the fun going with even more clean and corny jokes for the whole family. Tricky Riddles for Kids: Put your brain to the test with a collection of silly riddles that get more challenging as you go. How many can you solve? Sharpen your skills and have a blast with The Huge, Hysterical, Never Terrible Book of Jokes for Kids!

Henrietta Hedgehog is having a bad day. She doesn't want to go to school. When her mother questions her, Henrietta admits that she doesn't want to be a hedgehog anymore. Henrietta's quills make her feel unapproachable, and the other kids don't want to be her friend. Henrietta comes up with a plan to fit in but discovers that sometimes the most important person to accept you is yourself. Join Henrietta and her critter companions as they learn that the things they might not like the most about themselves can be more important than they realize.

800+ More silly jokes for kids 6 to 12 to keep them laughing! Calling all comedians! This is the super silly joke-book sequel you''ve been waiting for! Welcome to The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2—the second installment in this best-selling kid''s humor series that''s guaranteed to make you a local legend—or, at least, the cleverest coyote on your block! Inside, you''ll find hundreds of clean and corny jokes for kids, including knee-slappin'' knock-knocks, side-splitting puns, rib-tickling riddles, and a whole lot more! All reading levels are sure to love it on long car rides, family vacations, and around the house. There''s also a joke-writing chapter in the back to create your own laughs! The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2 features: Jokes galore—Discover family-friendly jokes for kids in every format that are sure to tickle your funny bone! Hilarious images—LOL-funny illustrations make reading engaging for all ages. Fun facts, too!—In every chapter, you''ll find Silly Stats to learn a little as you laugh. You''re sure to become the toast of the town with The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2!

Uncover the secret agents of World War 2—an exciting history book for kids 8 to 12 Discover World War 2’s hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war. From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There’s also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war. This World War 2 book for kids includes: Fun for aspiring historians―Dig into the causes of and what led up to World War 2 so you can better understand the important part spies played in it. A family-friendly exploration―Learn about history in a fun and accessible way that anyone can enjoy. Covert illustrations―Get an up-close look at actual spies, as well as some seriously amazing spy gear. Amaze your friends and family with all kinds of awesome facts about spies and secret agents from World War 2.

Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won't listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What's a crew to do with a stubborn, know-it-all captain? Will they convince the captain he is barreling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crews with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

After a fierce battle with a storm, the crew goes in search of treasure. Alexander, that is, Captain No Beard uses a map to locate it on the ominous sounding Snake Island. Bravely they dig until they find the best treasure ever!

A charming, engaging tale about doing what's right, Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is the latest installment in Carole P. Roman's award-winning pirate series. The first book, Captain No Beard-an Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life, received the Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012 award and the Star of Remarkable Achievement.

Two little girls pepper their father with questions about whether or not they can be a profession and still be a princess. Motivated by her granddaughter''s fascination with all things ''princess, '' Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them.

See what life would be like if you lived in Colonial America.

Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Florence, Italy, the clothes you wore in the 15th century, what your name could be, and what children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

Learn what kind of food you might eat on the Oregon Trail, the clothes you wore in in the American West, what your name could be in the 19th century, and what children did for fun once their many chores were done. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

See what life would be like if you lived in India.

Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt''s fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don''t forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.

Discover what you would wear on Mars in 2054, and how the seasons change. See Mars through the eyes of an adventurous youngster like you and understand what life is like in a trip of a lifetime.

See what life would be like if you lived in Israel.

See what life would be like if you lived in Russia.

This new expedition takes kids to South America and gives them a colorful glimpse into what living in Peru is like. Highlighting a myriad of topics, including language, cuisine, climate, and history, this book teaches kids about diversity while also revealing to them the important truth that we are all connected.

Shows the everyday life of a young girl in medieval England.

Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and diverse land of Brazil in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to South America to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exciting place. Don''t forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.

Learn what kind of food you might eat in Elizabethan England, the complicated clothes you might wear, what might influence your parents to choose your name, and what children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture.

It''s never too early to start teaching children about the world around them. In If You Were Me and Lived in...Greece, early learners get a taste of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being introduced to the birthplace of democracy. This book is the latest installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic information is offered in a playful way that won''t overwhelm children.

"If You Were Me and Lived in ...Mexico-A Child''s Introduction to Cultures Around the World" is the first entry in an exciting new children''s series that focuses on learning and appreciating the many cultures that make up our small planet. Perfect for children from Pre-K to age 8, this book is a groundbreaking new experience in elementary education. Interesting facts and colorful illustrations help children realize that although the world is large, people all over the globe are basically the same.

Welcome to Hungary! Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will learn about the sights, currency, food, and even a few Hungarian words. This critically acclaimed series has been embraced by children, parents, and educators. Deceptively simple, it is jam-packed with a vast array of information to ignite any child''s interest in the world around them. If You Were Me and Lived in...India- Five Stars ForeWord Review "Roman''s If You Were Me books have a simple, winning formula: portray children from other countries and explain how familiar items and customs are the same, and how they differ, in the country being discussed... The appeal of Roman''s If You Were Me series is that this information is not offered in the bland style of an encyclopedia entry, but rather as part of a tour of real life in India...It''s this organic conversational tone that keeps the book interesting and inspires kids'' own curiosity for other cultures." Peter Dabbene The Foreword Review "In Roman''s latest installment of her cultural series, she transports readers to India, where she takes them on a whirlwind, detailed tour. Geared towards young readers, the story also works as a primer for readers of all ages...A colorful, engaging holidays and Roman''s stories help them realize how much we have in common." Kirkus Reviews

Carole P. Roman''s award winning series has traveling again and this time it''s to East Asia to visit the People''s Republic of China. In this book, younger readers can learn about the wide variety of climate when they read about China''s vast size. They will begin their journey in China''s ancient capital, Beijing, where they will discover the Imperial Palace of the Forbidden City. Different regions of cuisine are discussed, highlighting the variety of styles and spices of food. Currency, sports, exciting tourist attractions and a lovely description of the New Year Festivities are included in this introduction the beautiful land of China. Embraced by educators, parents, and children, the series gently and respectfully introduces the subjects of cultures and customs around the world. On "If You Were Me and Lived in...South Korea": "Roman has proven her skill at writing children''s books with her Captain No Beard series, as well as with the other volumes in her cultural series. If you were me and lived in ...South Korea uses a technique of speaking directly to the child reading or listening, similar to Laura Numeroff''s If You Give a...series. This strategy is well suited to a book about foreign cultures as it gives little imaginations a boost by helping children envision themselves growing up with customs and traditions different from the ones they''re familiar with..." Peter Dabbene ForeWord Reviews Clarion Review On "If You Were Me and Lived in...France": "It is the simplistic and positive way that Roman,a former social studies teacher, delivers the text, that makes this series appealing-the books are short and to the point and just what you want when you''re introducing geography and culture to the youngest reading set." Bianca Schulz-The Children''s Book review. "It is vital vital that we continue to embrace culture and learn about the history of our world neighbors. Carole P. Roman has developed a series of cultural books designed to help parents and educator take the first steps in engaging our children in a fun way of embracing other cultures." Storytellers Campfire.

"If You Were Me and Lived in...France-A Child''s Introduction to Culture Around the World" is the second book in Carole P. Roman''s remarkable series about countries all over the globe. Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined.

Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient China, what colors could only be worn by royalty, what kind of names parents picked, and what children in the Han Dynasty children did for fun.

It all begins with homework trouble and an invitation to a sleepover that she doesn't want to go to. Would you want to go to a sleepover in a creepy house? Rather than dealing with her problems, Susannah stuffs them into her backpack. But how much can a backpack take? Will she be able to confront her worries before the backpack bursts?

Join Carole P. Roman as she travels back in time to visit the exciting Ancient Empire of Mali in Africa during the 1300s. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to the past to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land and its rich history through the eyes of a youngster like you. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair time traveler.

Hop in our time travel machine and join Carole P. Roman as she visits a Viking settlement in the year 890 AD. Learn what your name could be and the kind of food you might eat. Read about the different levels of society, how they affect where you would live, and the type of clothing you might wear. Mateya Arkova's beautiful illustrations illustrate what Vikings ate and their children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in.. Viking Europe is an exciting trip that shows a colorful culture through the eyes of a child.

Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew member when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a way to escape. While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small. Strength comes in all sizes!