Best Selling Books by Lucia Raatma

A brief biography of the third president of the United States and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses the safety aspects of riding a bicycle, including such topics as helmets, equipment, traffic rules, hand signals, and visibility.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Discusses how to safely use swings, slides, and other playground equipment.

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

Examines the woman who became Queen Noor, a woman whose efforts improved the quality of life in Jordan.

Provides a brief look at the history of libraries, some different types of libraries, and the services they provide.

Briefly describes various areas of Kenya, as well as its history, people, and culture.

Describes the important roles women held during the Civil War including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Rose O''Neal Greenhow, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, and Elizabeth Van Lew.

"Describes the science concepts behind military tactics."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Martha Washington, the original first lady of the United States.

Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

Uses original graphic illustrations to explore the life of the African American baseball player who broke the color line in professional baseball.

Describes the battles between the American colonists and the British military in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Includes information on Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.

How Do We Live Together: Snakes, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how snakes care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful creatures.

Describes the role the Minutemen played in the American Revolution.

Shows children how can they make a difference. From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, this book contains the information young environmentalists need to change the world.

Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas senate and a leader in the Civil Rights movement. From an early age, she was recognized for her educational excellence, and her gift of language and debate. Her presence in the House of Representatives in 1966 was not well received, but Jordan quickly won her colleagues over with her intelligence and commitment to her constituents. Her later years were spent on educational work and in 1994 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. This book details her life and career achievements while focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. History-specific terms, timelines, primary source, photographs, quotes and excerpts round out this book about this important and worldly individual.