Most Popular Books by Helen Frost

Engrossing tales from the fifth grade Every child is like A little world with ever-changing weather, Nights and mornings. And somehow, here we are, Spinning through the universe together. Unforgettable students in this fifth-grade classroom reveal their private feelings about birth and death, a missing bicycle and a first kiss, as well as their thoughts about recess, report cards, fitting in, and family. Using a rich array of traditional poetic forms, such as sonnets, sestinas, and acrostics, Helen Frost interweaves the stories of the kids in Room 214 and their teacher. A final section giving detailed analyses of the twenty-two forms will be of special interest.

Anikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, James''s family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are rising—the British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland. After trading stops and precious commodities, like salt, are withheld, the fort comes under siege, and war ravages the land. James and Anikwa, like everyone around them, must decide where their deepest loyalties lie. Can their families—and their friendship—survive? In Salt, Printz Honor author Helen Frost offers a compelling look at a difficult time in history. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 A Frances Foster Book

An unforgettable narrative collage told in poems Keesha has found a safe place to live, and other kids gravitate to her house when they just can’t make it on their own. They are Stephie – pregnant, trying to make the right decisions for herself and those she cares about; Jason – Stephie’s boyfriend, torn between his responsibility to Stephie and the baby and the promise of a college basketball career; Dontay – in foster care while his parents are in prison, feeling unwanted both inside and outside the system; Carmen – arrested on a DUI charge, waiting in a juvenile detention center for a judge to hear her case; Harris – disowned by his father after disclosing that he’s gay, living in his car, and taking care of himself; Katie – angry at her mother’s loyalty to an abusive stepfather, losing herself in long hours of work and school. Stretching the boundaries of traditional poetic forms – sestinas and sonnets – Helen Frost’s extraordinary debut novel for young adults weaves together the stories of these seven teenagers as they courageously struggle to hold their lives together and overcome their difficulties. Keesha''s House is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

"Packed with color examples, patterns, and easy step-by-step directions . . . a fine pick for any quilter seeking an easier way of producing star quilts." ― Midwest Book Review Based on the eight-pointed LeMoyne star, these quilt projects use the tried-and-true strip-piecing method that Blanche Young originally developed in 1979. Blanche and her daughter Helen have been exploring this historical star ever since, playing with different configurations and sizes, to captivate generations of quilters to come. The ten projects include Lone Star, Touching Stars, Rolling Star, Broken Star, Star of Bethlehem, Double Star, and Blazing Star—all of which you can make without having to cut diamonds—and a gallery of twenty-five additional quilts is also provided!

Stunning close-up photography and a lyrical text implore children to look more closely at the world around them.

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of the dinosaur known as allosaurus.

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of the prehistoric animal known as the woolly mammoth.

Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of tree frogs that live in tropical rain forests.

Text and photographs present wheels and axles and their function as a simple machine.

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of the dinosaur known as stegosaurus. Written in English and Spanish.

Simple text and illustrations present tyrannosaurus rex, its body parts, and behavior in both English and Spanish.

Explore the traditions, food and decorations of each country represented.

Easy-to-read text and realistic illustrations introduce young readers to this fascinating prehistoric world.

Introduce children to the human body systems through simple texts and diagrams.

Visiting the dentist for the first time can be a stressful experience. Simple text and engaging photographs introduce the basics of dental health to young readers, making this series an important means of easing apprehension about receiving dental work.

Introduce young readers to great historical figures! Learn about their major life events, from childhood to adult years. A time line in each book captures important details, one event at a time, culminating in a complete summary on the final page.

Teach readers why our planet needs clouds, rain, and sunshine, and even how lightning happens! Simple text introduces students to expository language while answering their weather questions in Spanish and English. This series explores and supports the standard The Physical Setting: The Earth, as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.