Most Popular Books by Trudi Strain Trueit

Eleven-year-old Julep O''Toole wants to convince her mom that she is old enough to wear makeup, have a cell phone, and choose her own clothes, but it takes a creative idea from the preteen to put mother and daughter on the same wave length.

What better way to study the presidents of the United States than through an exploration of the times in which they lived and served? Presidents and Their Times examines the life and times of each president, placing each within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each president''s administration. This in-depth series delves into the time period and formative events of each president''s term, revealing childhood character-building experiences, entry into politics, major events of the presidency, and a look at life after the presidency. with its clearly written and accessible text, primary sources, and vivid historical photographs, this series will bring to the forefront the life and times of the presidents of the United States.

Fearless nine-year-old "Scab" McNally tries to get his twin sister''s help in convincing their parents to let them get a dog, but when he embarrasses her in school with a particularly obnoxious invention, it looks like he has lost her cooperation forever

This new set is designed for children who are just learning to read. Offers a simple introduction to some of natures most intriguing, creepy creatures.

This new set is designed for children who are just learning to read. Offers a simple introduction to some of natures most intriguing, creepy creatures.

Looks at the symptoms, causes, and different types of eating disorders, and explains how they can be treated.

Explains the unique path a water molecule takes from the ground into the atmosphere via evaporation or other means, and back to the ground.

A simple introduction to the Hindu holiday of Diwali, which marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.

Describes the traits and classification of the aquatic mammals called coleoids, a subgroup of the cephalopods, with an emphasis on different kinds of octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.

An introduction to the land and people of the state of Utah.

An introduction to the history of and traditions surrounding the American Presidents'' Day holiday.

Presents facts about divorce, advice for children of divorced parents, and stories from teens that have been through the experience.

Offers information on snakes, including physical charcteristics, habitat, diet, and reproduction.

Describes the invention of gunpowder, the impact it has had on modern culture, and patterns of change that resulted from its use.

Learn about Easter eggs and try out a delicious recipe for an edible bird''s nest. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Easter. This title teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Easter is celebrated today. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

"Provides comprehensive information and guidance for following a career path into veterinary medicine"--Provided by publisher.

Learning to read is fun with Benchmark Rebus! Each title in this series uses words and pictures that support early literacy. the titles in Creepy Critters explore the world of creatures that creep, crawl, and squirm.

What better way to study the presidents of the United States than through an exploration of the times in which they lived and served? Presidents and Their Times examines the life and times of each president, placing each within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each president''s administration. This in-depth series delves into the time period and formative events of each president''s term, revealing childhood character-building experiences, entry into politics, major events of the presidency, and a look at life after the presidency. with its clearly written and accessible text, primary sources, and vivid historical photographs, this series will bring to the forefront the life and times of the presidents of the United States.