Best Selling Books by Frances E. Ruffin

The March for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963, was attended by more than 250,000 people, who witnessed their leader, Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his legendary "I Have A Dream" speech. With full-color photos and a simple text, the spirit of that landmark day is vividly captured for young readers.

Describes the life and legend of Molly Pitcher, a war heroine known for carrying pitchers of water to soldiers in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

This book is an introduction to St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest permanent settlement by Europeans in the United States.

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Describes the founding and history of Jamestown, the first lasting English settlement in North America, discusses the contributions of the Powhatan Indians to the success of Jamestown, and looks at the excavation and reconstruction of the settlement.

Presents an introduction to the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, in simple text with illustrations, explaining its history, design, and how it was constructed.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

Explains the historical importance of Ellis Island, describes the efforts to rebuild the buildings there in order to open a museum, and details the things visitors will find there today.

Explains how to make a profit at a small business venture, such as a bake sale, focusing on how to determine the unit cost of an item in order that a profit can be made.

Describes how dogs can alert their owners to certain medical conditions or situations, such as approaching epileptic fits or loss of consciousness due to diabetes, and how they are being trained to detect cancer by smell.

Describes the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln that led to the building of a memorial in his honor in Washington, D.C., how the memorial was built, and the memorial itself.

From armored dogs on the battlefield to guard dogs protecting U.S. soldiers, children will thrill to the stories of courage and loyalty in Military Dogs. Readers will learn the history of military dogs as they meet such heroes as Nemo, a brave shepherd in Vietnam who alerted his handler to an impending attack. The narrative takes children from the dog-training process to the military front lines, spotlighting military dogs in action. Full-color photographs and action-packed narratives will entertain young readers.

Discusses the need for a clean kitchen to avoid food poisoning and offers tips on the importance of shelf life information, safe knife handling, and fire safety.

Explains polycystic ovary syndrome, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of it, and examines ways sufferers can change their lifestyles to help control the symptoms.

As a boy, Sid Fleischman lived for magic. He visited a sideshow in 5th grade that changed his life. From that moment on, he was consumed with the world of magic. He published his first book, Between Cocktails, when he was 19. It was a book about magic tricks. Kids will learn how this was a turning point for Sid Fleischman; how this book made him think about writing. They will find out how his life as a magician, and his many other experiences, helped him write such popular books as the McBroom series and Newbery Award-winning book, The Whipping Boy.

A short biography of the author of "The Cat Ate my Gymsuit," the Amber Brown books, and other works.

Profiles the man who escaped slavery in Maryland to become a speaker and writer for abolition and the rights of African Americans and women, and an advisor to presidents.

This All Aboard Reading* book captures the spirit of a landmark day in American history: August 28, 1963, the day Martin Luther King, Jr., made his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. Photos & illustrations.