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Alley the Cat
By Jarrett W. Mentink '98, '01
In a graphic style reminiscent of Walt Disney cartoons, the book tells the story of Miss Alley, who not only breaks the “old rule” that “cats don’t like mice,” but actually finds mice “quite cool.” Its simple story line, vivid characters, and lively illustrations will make Alley the Cat lots of fun for any child.
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Animal Minis! What Kids Really Want to Know about Tiny Animals
By Cherie Winner
How many kinds of mini animals are there? Are mini animals as smart as bigger ones? Do small animals ever gang up on bigger ones? Find out in Animal Minis!
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Blueberry Shoe
By Ann Dixon and Evon Zerbetz '82
From the foreword: Blueberry Shoe will lend itself well to story hours. Preschoolers will delight in the bold illustrations, playful sense of adventure and satisfying conclusion. An energetic and engaging story.
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Circulating Life: Blood Transfusion from Ancient Superstition to Modern Medicine
By Cheri Winner
The ability to replace lost blood—to transfer the "gift of life" from one person to another-revolutionized medical care. This book explores transfusion from its sometimes ghastly beginnings to the newest research in the field. Recommended for grades 6 through 12.
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Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with these hands-on activities that include making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, weaving Roman sandals, making a Greek mosaic, creating Roman jewelry, throwing Greek pottery, and casting a vote in a Roman-style election. Kids will learn how these civilizations contributed to our present-day world by participating in art, math, cooking, science, and geography activities. Interesting facts and trivia are included throughout while helpful illustrations explain project steps. Five to 12 years old.
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Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Young adventurers can imagine traveling to the New World and learn about the settling of America while enjoying activities such as stitching a sampler, pitching horseshoes, making an almanac, churning butter, tying knots, making a corn husk doll, and more. Helpful illustrations explain the step-by-step projects. 200 line drawings.
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Coyotes
by Cherie Winner
Whether stalking a mouse in the grass or joining family members to chase down an elk or rummaging through the garbage cans of humans, coyotes are adaptable in the ways of finding food. And that's just one of the many habits they change in order to survive. Author Cherie Winner describes the life of the coyote, from its hunting habits to pack life to the threat of humans.
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Cryobiology
By Cherie Winner
As winter approaches, a frog freezes and its heart stops. In spring, it wakes up and hops away. A skater falls through the ice on a lake and almost drowns. When rescued, she has no brain damage. A man is going blind from eye disease. His doctor locates frozen human corneas ready for transplant. What do these stories have in common? They are examples from the field of cryobiology, the study of how living cells withstand freezing. Learn the amazing facts about cryobiology in this fast-paced glimpse into the future of science.
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Days of Knights and Damsels: An Activity Guide
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
More than 100 illustrated crafts, projects, and games help recreate the culture and world of the Middle Ages, when books were handmade and read by candlelight, sundials told the hour, and going barefoot was illegal. Using the activities in this book--as well as their imaginations and materials that can be found at home--kids can recreate a long-ago world of kings and castles, jousts and jesters, damsels and magic fairies. 407 illustrations.
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Dizzy
Stacy A. Nyikos & Kary Lee '86
From the publisher: It's a bird. It's a torpedo. No . . . wait . . . it's Dizzy, the world's fastest dolphin. He can fly through clouds. Dive into the ocean without a splash. Even clear a full gainer reversed with a spin. But, can he ride the waves, instead of making them? Adventure, and a really tasty dinner, await him if he can. Porpoise, somersault, and rocket around with Dizzy as he searches for a way to have his fish and eat it too.
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Ecoart!: Earth-Friendly Art & Craft Experiences for 3- to 9-Year Olds
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Kids learn the true meaning of recycling. Recyclable household and nature materials become patchwork flowerpots, twig animals, paper, natural dyes, and more. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, Openheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, Stepping Stones Nature & Ecology Honor Award.
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Erosion
by Cherie Winner
Describes the forces of erosion as caused by glaciers, water, and wind, how they affect the earth's surface, and how their destructive effects can be prevented. Ages 9 to 11.
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Everything Bird: What Kids Really Want to Know about Birds
By Cherie Winner
Everything Bird is the newest addition to NorthWord's popular KIDS' FAQ series and the fourth book in the series penned by Washington State Magazine's own Cherie Winner. The question-and-answer format packed with photos and kid-appealing layout has made this series stand out from the pack. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, life cycle and history, the book delves into such questions as "Why are vultures so ugly," "Why is bird poop so runny," and "How do I bring more birds to my own yard?" Perfect for the budding birdwatcher or simply curious kids, thes book includes 29 questions from kids with answers and information on more than 60 different types of birds. Recommended for ages 8 to 11.
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Everything Bug : What Kids Really Want to Know About Insects and Spiders
by Cherie Winner
Everything Bug is not your standard reference book. It includes real kids' questions about insects and spiders, and answers them in a matter-of-fact way. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, species distinction and life cycle, this book delves into the more unusual—but equally important—questions, like "Do people really eat bugs?" and "Is it true that old poop would pile up around us if insects disappeared?" Everything Bug has it all. Parents and teachers agree, this series is perfect for budding scientists or simply curious kids.
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Everything Reptile : What Kids Really Want to Know about Reptiles
by Cherie Winner
Even someone already well-read on the subject of reptiles will find something new and interesting in this question-and-answer format book about these cold-blooded creatures. Readers will discover two very unusual types of reptiles called Amphisbaenians or "worm lizards" and Tuataras. Thriving all over the world 200 million years ago, only two species of Tuataras are around today and they can only be found in New Zealand. Tuataras look similar to iguanas except for the spines along the back and the third eye on their forehead. Questions in this book are based on the author's school visits and her answers are concise yet chatty and full of great scientific details. All references to size, weight, and distance are done in both English and metric measurements. The author describes the very smallest lizards as weighing only "4/1,000 of an ounce (0.12 grams), less than the weight of two Cheerios." The page layout is well organized but with a real sense of fun. Throughout the book, the cute little forked tongue of a snake pokes across the pages. This book is part of the "Kids' FAQs" series that includes Everything Dog, Everything Cat, Everything Bug, and Everything Dolphin. 2004, NorthWord, Ages 8 to 12.
—Sally J. K. Davies, Children's Literature
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Green Thumbs: A Kid's Activity Guide to Indoor and Outdoor Gardening
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Combine a joy of the summer, gardening, with these quick and simple, yet intriguing and enjoyable lessons in planting. Your children will grow from budding gardeners, discovering what it takes to make things grow, to experienced field-testers with fun activities that require only readily available materials. Five to 12 years.
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Kids Camp!: Activities for the Backyard or Wilderness
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Activities to help young campers build an awareness of the environment, learn about insect and animal behavior, boost their self-esteem, and learn the basics for fun, successful camping.
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Kids Create!: Art and Craft Experiences for 3- to 9-Year-Olds
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Laurie Carlson has captured the joy of creating while introducing the basics of working with paper and paste, clay and dough, printmaking, sculpture, and various other techniques. Includes more than 150 craft and art activities for creative self-expression of youngsters, with easy-to-follow instructions, time guides, and degree-of-difficulty levels.
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Kids Gone Campin': The Young Camper's Guide to Having More Fun Outdoors
By Cherie Winner
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Life in the Tundra
by Cherie Winner
Go on a journey across the frozen, windswept plains that lie within the Arctic Circle. Using Alaska's North Slope as an example, Life in the Tundra examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up a unique tundra ecosystem. Find out about the impact of humans on this once-pristine ecosystem and what is being done to save it. Visit this land of eternal frost and learn what makes it so special. Ages 12 and up.
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Life on the Edge
By Cherie Winner
Imagine trying to live your whole life in water that’s almost boiling-hot. Or making your home in a pitch-black cave and eating rocks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Humans could never live like this! But scientists have found plants, animals, and microorganisms that love living in extreme environments. Learn all about these incredible creatures in this fast-paced peek into life on the edge.
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Little Red Snapperhood
By Neal Gilbertsen and Evon Zerbetz '82
From the publisher: This comical twist on the classic tale is set under the sea with an amiable turn from the traditional ending. Illustrated with richly colored linocuts, Little Red Snapperhood will delight adults and children alike.
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Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears
By Susan Ewing and Evon Zerbetz '82
From Publishers Weekly: "This humourous rhyming revue features 15 animals from the North. Accompanied by exuberant hand colored linocuts, doggerel verse sings the eccentricities of each critter...Zerbetz's eye-grabbing illustrations raise the energy level with their dynamic lines and vibrant composition."
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More than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
More than 100 illustrated crafts and activities encourage kids to have fun and be creative as they learn about Native American life and values.
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Queen of Inventions
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Looks at the history of sewing and how it was transformed in the 1850s when an American inventor, Isaac Singer, not only invented a practical sewing machine, but also a way for everyone to afford one. Grades 3-6.
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Recess at 20 Below
by Cindy Lou Aillaud '77
Ask any group of kids, "What do you like most about school?" and a majority will answer, "Recess!" Whether kids live in hot or cold weather, they all enjoy going outside to explore their environment with friends. But what happens when the temperature drops below zero? Or even way below zero?
Curious questions about living and playing in Alaska such as When does winter start? How do you get dressed to go outside? What does that cold feel like at 20 below? Will your tongue really freeze to metal? are answered in the new children's book Recess at 20 Below by author and photographer Cindy Lou Aillaud.
Aillaud, an elementary physical education teacher, took pictures of the children and worked with them on this show-and-tell project. We see kids getting ready for recess, putting on layers of outdoor clothing, and then somebody has to go to the bathroom! Going sledding, swinging, running around outside with frosted-up eyelashes and face masks. Photographs also capture views of a moose on the playground, the subdued light of midwinter in the subarctic, and close-ups of frosty windowpanes.
Young readers will delight with images of peers frolicking in the cold and snow during their favorite time of the school day. Teachers will be thrilled to have a kid-friendly resource about children in Alaska!
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Salamanders
by Cherie Winner
An informational presentation of interesting facts and descriptions about salamanders in a variety of settings. Great photographs accompany the text. Conservation is stressed for the survival of these animals.
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Sharkabet
By Ray Troll '81
From the publisher: Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z is a thrilling, chilling book for children of all ages. Featuring Ray Troll's spectacular fishy art, this book portrays sharks both living and extinct, swimming throughout the pages. Troll's colorful, eye-popping images draw readers in, while catchy, fun factoids are offered for the different fascinating shark varieties. In back is an info-packed field guide featuring everything you didn't know about these weird and wonderful creatures.
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Ten Rowdy Ravens
By Susan Ewing and Evon Zerbetz '82
From the publisher: This fun "countdown from 10" book features the rowdy and mischievous shenanigans of the popular raven. They steal pretty pearls, picnic in a pickup truck, and perform dizzy loop-de-loops. Scenarios are fanciful but rooted in ravenhood: collecting shiny things, testing curious objects, getting into the garbage, and showing off.
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The Little Book of Dinosaurs
By Cherie Winner
The Little Book of Dinosaurs is jam-packed with up-to-the-minute information for the budding paleontologist. Life-like illustrations show every scaly detail of some of the coolest species to roam the earth. A picture timeline helps explain which dinosaurs lived when.
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The Sunflower Family
by Cherie Winner
This is a complete guide to composite flowers, including how they make and disperse seeds, their habitats, their uses to man and of course, their beauty. It is a nice resource for the budding botanist or classroom, since many colorful photographs and a glossary of terms at the end accompany the easily understood text.
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Thomas Edison for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as well as persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex. In addition to his inventions and experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.
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Unique Monique: Moki Time
By Corinne Tyler Isaak '92, Karen A. Cooper,and Don Nutt
Young readers will scarcely notice that they’re learning to tell time and acquire new words, as they follow five-year-old Monique—or Moki—through her day on the family farm.
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Westward Ho! An Activity Guide to the Wild West
Laurie Carlson ('04 Ph.D. History)
Here are dozens of activities, crafts, and games drawn from the days when coyotes yipped, buffalo roamed, and heavy wooden-wheeled wagons rolled ever westward...informative and fun, this is a wonderful introduction to the exploration and settlement of the American West.
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Whale Mail
By Ron Hirschi and Evon Zerbetz '82
Whalemail follows the group of humpback whales that travel between Alaska and Hawaii. A research crew follows the whales’ path sending news of their fictional journey on picture postcards. The postcards pull out of whale tail envelopes. The pages of the book follow the whales in nonfiction text. It’s a fun blend of fact, fiction and fishin’ in full color!
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Wiggle Like a Fish
Tory Christensen '01
From the artist: "The making of the 'Wiggle Like a Fish' CD really started over 30 years ago as I sat at the feet of my dad while he sang songs and played the very guitar that was used on this CD. His music always made me smile. There are few greater things in this world than the feeling you get while smiling with a child. I hope these songs will bring as many smiles to you and your family as they have to me and mine."
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