Most Popular Books by Dennis Brindell Fradin

This glorious panorama of America''s past and present helps young readers understand how the development of each state fits into the grand mosaic of America''s history ... what each state looks like physically ... who its most memorable persons have been ... its landmarks, historic sites, and natural wonders. Graphic delights greet the eye with every turn of a page -- historic engravings and woodcuts, easy-to-read maps, and superb full-color photographs. Each book also includes a Did You Know? section of fascinating, and often unusual, facts about the state. While each book can be read straight through as a fascinating story, they also contain a wealth of useful reference material, organized for easy access. Includes a reference section, maps, glossary, and an index.

An introduction to the "Golden State," our most populated state and our top farming and manufacturing state.

This glorious panorama of America''s past and present helps young readers understand how the development of each state fits into the grand mosaic of America''s history ... what each state looks like physically ... who its most memorable persons have been ... its landmarks, historic sites, and natural wonders. Graphic delights greet the eye with every turn of a page -- historic engravings and woodcuts, easy-to-read maps, and superb full-color photographs. Each book also includes a Did You Know? section of fascinating, and often unusual, facts about the state. While each book can be read straight through as a fascinating story, they also contain a wealth of useful reference material, organized for easy access. Includes a reference section, maps, glossary, and an index.

Who left those bootprints right by the chimney? This volume explains the history of Christmas and how it is celebrated.

Young readers are invited to set out on an inspiring journey of discovery ... introducing "From Sea to Shining Sea" -- a series of state books from Children''s Press specifically prepared for students in grades 3 to 5 (reading level: grade 4).

Discusses the seventh planet, how it was named, and the information astronomers have gathered about it.

-- Introduces young readers to the origins of holidays and how they are celebrated. -- Describes holidays from many different cultures. -- Each book contains color and black and white illustrations, large, readable type, a glossary, and an index.

The "New True Books" have been produced to fill a very important need. Children are by nature inquisitive and these fact-filled books provide answers to many basic questions. Students use the New True Books for supplementary work in their classes. They use them to find out about special things that interest them. They read them to learn on their own. Packed with information, each fascinating book encourages children to study independently. The "New True Books" are effective. Each book is richly illustrated with full-color photographs and art, selected to support the text. A large, easy-to-read typeface is used. Each title contains a table of contents, a glossary, and a complete index. The "New True Book" series was prepared under the direction of the late Illa Podendorf, formerly with the Laboratory School, University of Chicago. Remember, children will always have questions, so let the "New True Books" help them find the answers.

Discusses the ninth planet, how it was named, and the information astronomers have gathered about it.

Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Pawnee Indians. Also discusses their present-day status.

"Read Around Alphabet Town" presents an exciting adventure for each letter of the alphabet. The main character in each adventure lives in a house that is shaped like his or her special letter. Young readers meet the main character and discover many words that start with that particular letter. Any class, whether whole-language or phonics-oriented should find these books invaluable when studying letters. Helpful activities are in the back of each book. These brightly illustrated books will: build vocabulary, help introduce sound-symbol relationships, help children appreciate good stories, help visual discrimination, help nurture beginning reading skills, and especially help when a class is studying a particular letter. The Teacher''s Guide and poster are Free when you order the complete set.

Describes the characteristics of the second closest planet to the sun.

This excellent beginning-to-read series will score easily with early readers. Colorful, action pictures and familiar, everyday activities will interest and motivate young readers. A word list is included in each book.