You Are The First Kid on Mars
This book tells you what would happen, and what you would do, if you were the first kid on Mars. An astronomer/physicist named J. Overduin bought the book and wrote to the author: "This is the kind of book that I dreamed of as a kid, and the reason I became a physicist and astronomer. This is the first time since the 1970s that I have seen the excitement of space travel conveyed in a way that is both inspiring and plausible" said gr. 2-5

Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates
School Library Journal said "Few readers will be able to resist this clever mix of dinosaurs, pirates, and science fiction." and Booklist said "A sure hit with dino/sci-fi fans and an undoubted draw for reluctant readers." gr. 1-5

Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery
The Washington Post said "Most small boys would agree that this is the perfect book...And the art is just plain beautiful" and School Library Journal said "An action-packed science-fiction romp starring a cast of dinosaur characters. This story blends eye-catching layout with a quick-moving plot, tongue-in-cheek humor, and an imaginative setting." gr. 1-5

The Mutiny on the Bounty
School Library Journal said "This is a great tale of adventure and conflict. The handsome illustrations are packed with details and action." and Kirkus Reviews said "An adventuresome tale, well told." – gr 2-6

The Making of a Knight
This lightly fictionalized tale follows a young boy’s life in a castle and shows how he is trained through the years to become a knight. gr. 2-5

Steam, Smoke, and Steel
A boy looks back through time, giving a guided tour of his family’s history on the railroad and thereby telling the story of the history of trains. gr. 2-4

Gigantic!
Have fun comparing ancient dinosaurs with things from modern life in order to see just how big these ancient beasts really were. gr. K-3

Megatooth
An exciting look at the giant prehistoric shark that was even bigger then Tyrannosaurus rex. gr. K-4

The Great Ships
Beautiful paintings accompany the stories of the most famous ships of history, including a Viking ship, the Mayflower, Columbus’ ships, the Bounty, and the Titanic. gr. 3-6

Duel of the Ironclads
The dramatic story of the Civil War battle between the Monitor and the Virginia (sometimes called the Merrimack) that changed naval warfare forever. gr. 3-6