New Releases by Kathleen Krull

Publisher description

An award-winning author zeros in on the formative first 22 years of the life of Ted Geisel. Featuring decorative illustrations by Dr. Seuss, this picture book biography is written especially for his young fans. Full color.

Profiles twenty of history''s most influential women including Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Harriet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Eva Per=n, examining their most revered or notorious deeds.

Profiles of 12 mind-boggling personalities who predicted the future, including Galileo, Nostradamus, and H.G. Wells.

As if moving to California to live with her dad hasn''t been hard enough, Alex Fitzgerald has a problem she can''t talk about with anyone -nightmares!

Babe Ruth was the greatest slugger ever—and off the field snacked on pickled eels and chocolate ice cream. Johnny Weissmuller swam to Olympic fame—and on land practiced the Tarzan yell. “Krull hits another home run.”—American Bookseller

As they travel from state to state, Emily and her grandmother introduce the special features and sights of each of the fifty states.

Photographic study of the lives of kids in New York City''s Chinatown. World Of My Own.

Depicts the life of two Mexican American brothers and a girl in San Diego and their enjoyment of a bilingual culture.

This book presents information on Paula Danziger''s life and critical commentary on her writings.

"A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, letters home, and other memorabilia for the whole family to share again and again. "Krull delivers a first-rate commemorative volume. Eminently readable, it showcases her talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best and gives a wide-ranging view of the key players and events of this pivotal era in recent history. From Hitler and Roosevelt to Anne Frank, from Rosie the Riveter to Tokyo Rose, from rationing to espionage, Krull spotlights the many dramas played out on the global stage. She augments her impressive writing with strong visual material, including maps, newspaper headlines, artifacts, posters, and hundreds of vintage photographs (many of them unflinching, including those of concentration camp inmates and other victims of the war). Whether for browsing or close study, this is an extraordinary reference book that should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike. Of equal interest to young readers and adults." -"Publishers Weekly, Starred

Short biographies of twenty writers from various countries and historical periods.

Depicts the life of two Mexican American boys in San Diego and their enjoyment of a bilingual culture.

A collection of fifteen classic hymns, each with a historical note and piano accompaniment.

Briefly discusses different types of stories and encourages the reader to complete and compose stories.

Text and suggested activities introduce the scientific method, an orderly procedure for discoveries and for solving problems.

Introduces approximately 150 words, with related activities to develop oral and written vocabulary and illustrate the functions of words.

Introduces the reader to various activities traditionally associated with summer and encourages the discussion of individual experiences.

Introduces 14 pairs of opposites, such as big and little, same and different, along with the concept that the same object can be its own opposite, depending upon perspective.

Introduces the reader to various activities traditionally associated with autumn and encourages the discussion of individual experiences.

Situations taken from daily life demonstrate the usefulness and pleasure of writing.

Illustrated the functions of oral language and the importance of listening. Also provides opportunities to relate talk to its written equivalent and includes other related activities.