Best Selling Books by Kelly Milner Halls

Learn about child mummies from the Incas and other ancient civilizations around the world, plus a Civil War-era mummy from the United States.

20 Remarkable stories about everyday heroes during World War II Wars like World War II brings stories of common people doing extraordinary things. Voices of Ordinary Heroes, a standout among World War 2 books for kids ages 8-12, introduces you to 20 unforeseen heroes who showed bravery and helped others when it appeared all hope was lost. This top choice among World War 2 books for kids gives you a glimpse of World War II through the tales of a variety of regular citizens, like a singer who doubled as a spy against the Nazis, or a nurse on the island of Luzon who walked 20 miles through the mountains to help wounded women and children. These incredible stories of bravery, selflessness, and courage will inspire and motivate you. Voices of Ordinary Heroes includes: A brief history lesson--Learn the who, what, when, where, and why of World War II. Fantastic facts--Helpful fun facts provide even more information on every story in one of the most comprehensive World War 2 books for kids. Put faces to stories--Photos, quotes, and more make this one of the most engaging World War 2 books for kids. Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with Voices of Ordinary Heroes.

20 Extraordinary stories of unlikely World War 2 heroes--written for kids When any nation goes to war, we hear heroic stories from the frontlines. From foot soldiers and ship captains to fighter pilots and medics, there are infinite tales of unbelievable bravery, heroism, and sacrifice. However, not all heroes served on the front. In this important selection among World War 2 books for kids (ages 8-12), you''ll learn 20 unique stories of kids and teens who experienced World War II and helped good prevail over evil. In one of the more educational World War 2 books for kids, you''ll discover real-life tales of 12-year old American Jack Lucas, who faked his age in order to fight, Helmuth Hübener refusing to fall in with the Nazis, and Anne Frank, the Jewish girl who inspired generations with her diary. Become inspired by those and more fascinating stories from brave young members of that generation. This standout among World War 2 books for kids includes: World War 2 overview--Get a quick overview of the history of World War 2, including why it happened, who was involved, its major events, and the outcome. From the source--Each profile in this outstanding selection in World War 2 books for kids features quotes from the kids who were actually there. Amazing facts--Ready for an exciting new learning experience in World War 2 books for kids? The sidebars offer captivating facts about the war you may not have known about before. World War 2 books for kids should be enlightening and engaging--Voices of Young Heroes is exactly that.

When a girl buys a baby chicken, her family buys lots of chicks, too, in this rhyming picture book.

Gigantic dinosaurs, tiny dinos, dinosaurs of every size: they''re gathered here for a big parade and kids are invited to join in the fun! These endlessly fascinating prehistoric creatures may have vanished from the Earth more than 60 million years ago, but this large-format picture book shows what it might be like to stand next to a real, live dinosaur. Colorful illustrations capture a happy procession of children marching alongside an array of dinosaurs; with just one look, young readers can put the relative sizes of human and beast in perspective, instantly making dinosaurs accessible.

From world-renowned paleontological museum collections to theme parks to roadside attractions, there''s something for everyone in this priceless, practical, state-by-state guidebook. More than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Illustrations.

Presents classroom-related activities and projects for children, as well as ideas for homemade gifts and crafts.

Spokane writers pen original fairy-tale themed poems and stories to benefit INK Art Space.

Most people know what dinosaurs looked like from their fossilized skeletons, but have you ever wondered what their skin and muscles looked like? With crisp photographs and illustrations of fossilized dinosaur embryos, a real dinosaurs heart, and more, explore these "mummified" dinosaur discoveries.

"From magnetic slime to rainbow foam and bubble gum goo, explore the gooey, slimy, foamy side of science! Discover what happens when you mix different substances and why certain changes happen. Are you ready to get messy?" --

A guide to the sights of Denver and vicinity which are of particular interest to children. Includes restaurants and monthly highlights.

Each title provides an overview of the scientific method, tips on how a student might create his or her display, and actual experiments and projects to do with the title topic. Each experiment includes planning, preparation, approximate skill level, materials needed, approximate cost of materials, and the details of the project. A mixture of illustrations and diagrams, stock photos, and original photos help demonstrate each project. An analysis and interpretation of experiments and the importance of safety are also included.

"Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative illustrations, include details like when they were first reported, whether they are terrestrial, aerial, or aquatic, and each have a reality rating of 1 to 6, in which 1 means that the cryptid has been confirmed as a hoax, and 6 means the cryptid has been proven as real. This page-turning guide will inspire curious readers to investigate more on their own, and maybe even help to prove if a cryptid is a hoax or is real." --

Presents three true stories about caring humans who saved a blind tiger, an albino bat, and a trio of down-on-their-luck monkeys.

Each title provides an overview of the scientific method, tips on how a student might create his or her display, and actual experiments and projects to do with the title topic. Each experiment includes planning, preparation, approximate skill level, materials needed, approximate cost of materials, and the details of the project. A mixture of illustrations and diagrams, stock photos, and original photos help demonstrate each project. An analysis and interpretation of experiments and the importance of safety are also included.