New Releases by Gare Thompson

A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first president''s wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

Padre Carlos Ramón is visiting the Delgado family in Californina, where he shares stories of early California mission life with the Delgado children.

Shows how drama provides opportunity to develop language skills, self-expression and fun. The authors have significant classroom experience working with children.

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.