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All of my books have been fun to write, and I'd like to share them with you.
My most recent titles are listed first. Some of my
books near the end of the page are out of print but they might be found in
your local public library.
Latest Books
 | Cheetahs. Published: 2009. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world. Every part of the cheetah's body is designed for speed. But changes in their environment and the threat of humans are causing cheetahs to disappear. Available in hard cover and paperback. Awards: An NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science
A Science Books & Films Best Book. Publisher: Carolrhoda Books/Lerner Publishing Group. ISBN: 978-0-8225-9417-8 Phone: (800) 328-4929 | |
 | Humpback Whales. Published: 2004. Growing up to 50 feet long, humpback whales are some of the world's largest mammals. These gentle animals are known for their unusual leaps and movements, and for their beautiful singing. Humans are their only serious threat. Full-color photographs. Reviews: "A fascinating account of how these enormous air-breathing mammals are adapted to ocean life. It is the most accurate and comprehensive treatment of these animals that I have seen." -Science Books & Films Publisher: Carolrhoda Books/Lerner Publishing Group. ISBN: 1-57505-347-0 Phone: (800) 328-4929 | |
 | Life in a Deciduous Forest. Published: 2003. Life in a Deciduous Forest examines the physical features, processes , and many different species of plants and animals that make up a unique deciduous forest ecosystem. Reviews: "The amount of detailed information within belies the size. Beautifully illustarated - a valuable addition to the growing literature on biomes." -VOYA April 2004 Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group. ISBN: 1-8225-4684-1 Phone: (800) 328-4929 | |
 | The Curse of Rafferty McGill.
Illustrated by Guy Porfirio. Published: 2003. On St. Patrick's Day, Ryan O'Conner made his piano teacher disappear. When Ryan wished aloud that he didn't have piano lessons, a bossy leprechaun granted his wish. In an instant, Ryan's piano teacher's house - along with his teacher Miss Talbot, and his classmate, Angela - are gone! Readers will laugh out loud as Ryan tries to sort out this St. Patrick's Day mess. Reviews: "An easy chapter book about a leprechaun who needs help from an ordinary boy to break a hundred-year spell. The characters are lively, the action non-stop." -Hickory Ridge Reader, March 2003. Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company. ISBN: 0-8075-3779-9 Phone: (800) 255-7675 To order... | |
Exploring California Missions Series
Lerner Publishers - (800) 328-4929
 | Los Angeles Area Missions. Published: 2008. Available in hard cover and paperback. ISBN: 978-0-8225-0898-4 | |
Enslow Elementary Series - Revised and Updated 2008
Enslow Publishers - (800) 308-2504
 | Mexican Independence Day & Cinco de Mayo. Published: 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3044-2 ISBN: 07660-3044-X | |
 | Diwali - Hindu Festival of Lights. Published: 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3045-9 | |
 | Mardi Gras. Published: 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3062-6 | |
 | Chinese New Year. Published: 2008. ISBN: 978-0-7660-3038-1 | |
 | Ramadan and Id al-Fitr. Published: 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3045-9 | |
 | Kwanzaa. Published: 2008. Written with Dorothy Rhodes Freeman. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3042-8 | |
 | Martin Luther King Jr., Day. Published: 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3043-5 | |
 | Tet Vietnamese New Year. Published: 1994. ISBN: 0-89490-501-5 | |
Out of Print
The following books are out of print but you might find them at your local library.
 | Elephants: Our Last Land Giants. Published: 1993. ISBN: 0-87614-770-8 | |
 | Destination Los Angeles. Published: 1997. Publisher: Lerner Publishers. ISBN: 8225-2786-3 | |
 | Easter. Published: 1993. Publishers: Enslow Publishers. ISBN: 0-89490-405-1 | |
 | Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival. Published: 1997. ISBN: 0-89490-818-9 | |
 | Thanksgiving Day. Published: 1997. ISBN: 0-89490-822-7 | |
 | Presidents Day. Published: 1997. ISBN: 0-89490-820-0 | |
 | Jewish Holidays in the Fall. Published: 1993. Publisher: Enslow Publishers. ISBN: 0-89490-406-X | |
 | Jewish Holidays in the Spring. Published: 1994. Publisher: Enslow Publishers. ISBN: 0-89490-503-1 | |
Best Friend Books
Julian Messner/Simon & Schuster, Inc.
 | My Best Friend Mee-Yung Kim. Published: 1989. Written with Dorothy Freeman. ISBN: 0-671-65691-0 | |
 | My Best Friend Duc Tran. Published: 1987. Written with Dorothy Freeman. ISBN: 0-671-63707-X | |
 | My Best Friend Martha Rodriguez. Published: 1986. Written with Dorothy Freeman. ISBN: 0-671-61973-X | |
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Nov 27, 2010 - Diwali - Hindu Festival of Lights
Sep 22, 2009 - California Readers Collection
Dec 1, 2008 - Cheetahs!!
Apr 16, 2008 - New books
The Cheetah is a running machine. It can:
- Run from 0 to 45 miles per hour in 2 seconds! That's faster than most race cars.
- Cover up to 20 feet in a single stride.
- Run up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts. That's freeway speed!
Take the Cheetah quiz.
More fun facts...
On St. Patrick's Day, Ryan O'Conner made his piano teacher disappear. Now he's in big trouble. To get the teacher back, Ryan has to deal with a bossy leprechaun or else the piano teacher will have vanished forever.
Read more...
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