Best Selling Books by Kim Thompson

Learn what happened during the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 boys who were trapped deep inside a flooded cave system in Thailand. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words and offers a review of words with short vowels. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The White House is one of the most important buildings in the United States. It''s where our president lives and where many government functions are held! When was it built? Who works there? This book answers these questions and more with engaging, information-rich text. Through bright color photographs and fun facts, readers will get a tour of this national landmark. In this book, readers will gain insight into American history and the symbolism behind the White House.

"Introduce beginning readers to the world of baby prairie dogs with this life science starter. Includes photos, a labeled animal diagram, "Make a Noise" section, glossary, and further resources"--

Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Introduce beginning readers to the world of baby moose with this life science starter. Includes photos, a labeled animal diagram, "Make a Noise" section, glossary, and further resources"--

The Abenaki have lived in the northeastern part of North America for thousands of years. Their story includes navigating rivers and estuaries in birchbark canoes, forming a great confederacy with neighboring tribes, and fighting with the French against the English. They have survived as a strong and important part of America. Learn about Abenaki art, languages, foods, and more. Discover Abenaki culture in Celebrating the Abenaki, part of the Indigenous American Cultures series.

The Hopi have lived in the Southwest for thousands of years. Their story includes learning how to farm in the desert, building villages high atop mesas, and making a sacred promise to care for Earth. They have survived as a strong and important part of America. Learn about Hopi clans, art, ceremonies, and more. Discover Hopi culture in Celebrating the Hopi, part of the Indigenous American Cultures series.

The world is full of amazing animals to wonder about. Most turtles can hide inside their shells. They seem to carry their homes on their backs. Can a turtle come all the way out of its shell and leave it behind? In Can a Turtle Come Out of Its Shell?, part of the Do You Ever Wonder about Animals? series, learn the facts that will answer all your turtle questions.

Learn about some fascinating insects you might find in your own yard: butterflies! Simple text and vibrant illustrations will captivate early readers and aid comprehension. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

"Can you believe that otters hold hands while they sleep? Or that tiny animals called tardigrades may be living on the moon? It''s all true! Look inside this book to discover more weird, wild facts about unusual animals from around the world. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--

In this autobiography, author Kim Thompson shares her life experiences, growing up in South Korea, surviving through the Korean War, and immigrating to the United States with her American husband. Through it all, Kim''s faith in God remained paramount. In addition to her story, Kim Thompson shares her own personal roadmap to good health: The NEWSTART principle (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust God).