Most Popular Books by Patricia Lakin

Describes some of the creative and subversive tactics the United States used to win the Revolutionary War, including sending secret messages, using invisible ink, and devloping ciphers.

It''s school science fair time, and Max and Mo love seeing what the big ones--the kids in the class--are making. The two hamsters decide to do their own experiment and learn how to grow plants from seeds! Follow along with Max and Mo with simple instruc

Looks at different kinds of food and drink and related customs around the world, including tea in Russia, hot dogs in the United States, and baklava in Greece.

On the day of the first grade''s pet show, bus driver Carmen Alvarez transports both human and animal passengers to school.

A brief biography of the woman who overcame her shyness to become a teacher, a nurse during the Civil War, and founder of the American Red Cross.

Sarah didn¿t think the Singers talked about long ago. That was when the Nazis gave them the blue numbers and put them in the concentration camp -- just because they were Jews. As Sarah buys ingredients for a surprise cake for her mother, the shopkeepers tell her not to forget their baking secrets. But Mr. and Mrs. Singer have another secret that makes Sarah afraid to even enter their store -- until they teach her the life-affirming message that no matter how difficult, the past should never be forgotten. Includes a recipe for Sarah¿s First Sponge Cake. ¿An effective early presentation about the need to keep the subject of the Holocaust alive.¿ Full-color illustrations.

Examines the similarities and differences in art around the world reflecting a variety of cultures

Big brother Aaron, on the verge of leaving home for a class field trip, gives young Benji firm instructions to leave his things alone while he is gone, but then Aaron finds himself missing his little brother on the trip.

Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.

A little girl tells of her drive to the dump with Grammy.

Max and Mo are tired of eating corn. Luckily the big ones -- the kids -- just went apple picking. Everyone knows you can make applesauce with apples, but is there anything else you can make with them? [Résumé de l''éditeur].