Most Popular Books by Sheila Keenan

A special reinforced library binding.

A little girl uses sorting and classifying skills to tackle the huge mess in her room. Includes related activities and games.

Scholastic Reference adds another sure-to-be-evergreen title to its list with the Scholastic Book of Outstanding Americans, a title that profiles more than 450 men and women who shaped U.S. history. From Pocahontas to Rosa Parks, Ben Franklin to Bill Gates, Babe Ruth to Dr. Seuss, this collection of mini-biographies describes the lives and accomplishments of the Americans that kids need to know about for school and want to know about for fun. Each of the nearly 500 entries includes a photo, birth and death dates, and a description of what made that person famous--or infamous! There are two entries per page as well as 34 full-page extended entries. A quotation from one of the outstanding Americans runs across each spread.

From his origins in Mary Shelley''s 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world.

Discusses the characters and themes of the myths of peoples from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, Oceania and Australia.

Myrtle''s pet shop specializes in animals that swim, until the day that several strange boxes are left on her doorstep. Includes related multiplication activities.

"Beginning readers can learn about the lives of amazing historical figures in this exciting biography collection. There is bonus material after each story that includes a timeline, historical photos, and lots of extra intriguing facts--did you know George Washington loved dogs? One of his dogs was named Sweetlips!"--back cover.

Recounts Douglass''s life as a slave, his daring escape to freedom, and how he became the foremost African-American abolitionist of his time.

"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley''s 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature"--