New Releases by True Kelley

Unravel some of the riddles of Stonehenge, one of the most famous and mysterious monuments in the world! Where is Stonehenge? That''s an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories—past as well as current ones—about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument.

It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum''s dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three million visitors to the Black Hills every year. This is an entertaining chronicle of one man''s magnificent obsession, which even today sparks controversy.

Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn''t stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose "Imagination Library" reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton!

Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America''s Revolutionary War period.

Provides an overview of the life and career of English author Roald Dahl.

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley''s engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

With the help of his take-charge dog Rodney and a self-help video, young Santa Claus mends his lazy and irresponsible ways just in time for Christmas.

With the help of his classmates, Blabber Mouse delivers a terrific oral book report.

One of the Impressionist era''s best-loved painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoirpainted every day for 60 years—that''s over 5,000 paintings! The joie de vivre expressed in his work is reflected on every page of Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir in colorful, dynamic illustrations and 17 reproductions. With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child''s own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir''s paintings.

The kids in Ms. Brandt''s class create a special report on the United States of America, with each child doing research on ten states. There''s a double-spread map of the whole U.S. and a page for every state jam-packed with trivia, interesting facts, handwritten captions, and jokes. At the end of the book is a map showing how the United States grew over time, a spread on the presidents and what states they hailed from, as well as a "bibliography" of books the kids used in their research. Written by a team of well-known author/artists, this 64-page Smart About History book is a great guide for kids.

Simon Packard didn''t always want to do his artist report on Pablo Picasso, but after his twin brother Stephen does a report on Monet-Simon''s favorite artist-Simon chooses Picasso by default! Throughout, there are reproductions of Pablo Picasso''s masterpieces as well as Simon''s own drawings, and wonderful nuggets of info that will appeal to kids.

Steven chronicles Claude Monet''s rise to fame and contributions to Impressionism in this colorful report, featuring Steven''s funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Waterlilies.

Blabber can''t seem to keep his mouth shut, so his friends gently teach him how to keep a secret.

Presents illustrations of where food comes from, eating places, etiquette, and equipment, and people eating meals, thinking about food, and performing food tricks.

A discarded hat and disappearing objects seem to aprove that a mysterious stranger is hiding out in the barn, but no one ever sees it.

Forrest Moose tries every way he can think of to cure Buggly''s hiccups.

Lima Bean, a lovesick young rabbit, gets up the nerve to send her idol, Fuzzboom, a valentine.