Illinois Authors

Bantam Books, New York : ©1994.

Lerner Publications, [Place of publication not identified] : 1996.

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1995.

Tells about blizzards and discusses the causes and effects of winter weather.

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, MN : 1998.

Traces the history of bubble gum, describes its ingredients and their sources, explains how this chewy substance is made, and concludes with facts and tips about its use.

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : 2001.

Discusses the origins, symbols, decorations and costumes pertaining to Christmas, and includes a Christmas craft project.

Lerner, Minneapolis, Minn. : 1998.

Discusses the history of comic books and focuses on the steps taken to produce and distribute a finished comic book.

Crosswinds, New York, N.Y. : ©1987.

Crosswinds, New York, N.Y. : ©1988.

Rosen Pub. Group, New York : 1998.

Provides basic information about the welfare system and dispels myths about welfare recipients.

Rosen Pub. Group, New York : 1998.

Provides basic information about the welfare system and dispels myths about welfare recipients.

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1994.

Children Press, Chicago : ©1994.

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1995.

Examines the devastating effects of forest fires, the various techniques used to combat and prevent forest fires, and forest ecology.

Diane Pub Co, [Place of publication not identified] : 1995.

Crosswinds, New York : ©1987.

Explains the Jewish holiday and how it is celebrated in the United States today.

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Conn. : ©1997.

Describes birthday greetings and celebration customs from nineteen countries with complete how-to-do-it descriptions of food, games, and crafts.

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Conn. : ©2000.

Describes New Year greetings and customs from twenty countries and includes games, recipes, and craft projects.

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1993.

Describes the movements and destructive power of hurricanes and explains how they are predicted and monitored.

Children's Press, New York : [1998]

Records the historical event that took place May 4, 1970 at Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio.

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Conn. : ©2002.

Presents Christmas greetings and traditions, with related activities, from around the world.

Enslow Elementary, Berkeley Heights, NJ : ©2005.

Presents easy craft projects to make for Mother's Day. Provides information about the origins of Mother's Day, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and instructions for making cupcake magnets, a picture frame from a CD case, and a tulip sun catcher.

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis : ©1998.

Text and photographs follow a twelve-year-old girl as she learns to care for her pet rat.

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis : ©1994.

Describes how peanut butter is made, from the cultivation of the peanuts through filling the jars with the nutty spread. Includes simple, no-bake recipes.

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Conn. : ©1997.

Describes various games played by children in countries around the world, describing the places where the games are played and the directions and equipment needed for each game.

Lerner Publications Company, Minneapolis, Minn : 1999.

Describes the process for manufacturing t-shirts, from growing the cotton through printing the design on the shirt. Includes directions for painting one's own t-shirt.

Carolrhoda Books, Minneapolis : ©1997.

Describes the history and popularity of teddy bears.

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : ©2005.

Colorful presentation of craft projects relating to Thanksgiving. A great way for kids to participate in holidays, this series of craft books includes step-by-step instructions with photos and requires inexpensive materials that can be found at home or in the classroom.

Free Spirit, Minneapolis, MN : ©1995.

Presents true stories about real best friends and includes codes for secret messages, advice on handling arguments, things to do together, long-distance friendships, and how to find a new best friend.

Free Spirit Pub., Minneapolis, Minn. : ©1996.

Discusses, using case studies, what strengthens and weakens family life and how relatives interact.

Willowisp Press, St. Petersburg, Fla. : ©1995.

Homework stinks! It should be illegal. That's why I came up with my radically awesome idea, a movement to stamp out homework for good.

Harcourt, Orlando, Fla. : [1999], ©1998.

Profiles business owners who began their businesses between the ages of seven and twelve, describes simple methods of starting a business, and includes tips on accounting and advertising.

Lerner, Minneapolis : ©1998.

Profiles business owners who began their businesses between the ages of seven and twelve, describes simple methods of starting a business, and includes tips on accounting and advertising.

Lerner Publications Co., Minneapolis : c[1999]

The Kids' Invention Book takes you step-by-step through the invention process. You'll learn how to come up with an original idea, then how to test that idea and improve it until you have a product that really works. You'll even learn how to protect your invention so that no one else can make or sell it.--Cover.

Lerner Publications Co., Minneapolis : ©1997.

Profiles eleven inventors between the ages of eight and fourteen, describes the steps involved in inventing a new product, and discusses contests, patents, lawyers, and clubs.

Lerner, Minneapolis : ©1998.

Presents some opportunities for young people to perform volunteer service, and briefly profiles some children who are volunteers.

Walker & Co., New York : 2003.

A guidebook to help deal with changes in school, families, social lives, and bodies that come during the middle school years, with specific advice for a variety of situations.

Walker & Co., New York : 2003.

A guidebook to help deal with changes in school, families, social lives, and bodies that come during the middle school years, with specific advice for a variety of situations.

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1994.

Discusses causes of tornadoes, what happens during one, and the predicting of tornadoes.

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : 2004.

Provides information about the origin and customs of St. Valentine's Day, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and directions for making such crafts as a bag of Valentine wishes, a friendship necklace, a lacy Valentine bookmark, and a love bug card. Hearts, candy, hugs, and kisses ... it's Valentine's Day, and it's a great time to show others you care! In Valentine's Day Crafts, authors Arlene and Herbert Erlbach present step-by-step instructions to make ten simple crafts with materials that can be found around the home or in the classroom. So get ready to create some fun crafts and make this Valentine's Day even more special!

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, MN : ©1995.

A discussion of video games, focusing on their creation and manufacture.

Willowisp Press, St. Petersburg, Fla. : ©1996.

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis, MN : ©2000.

Outlines the careers of twelve people who work in careers in the field of education, including a second grade teacher, a media specialist, a school counselor, and a high school principal.

Free Spirit Pub., Minneapolis, Minn. : ©1999.

Discusses the value of taking risks and different kinds of risk-taking, both good and bad, and offers advice on and examples of this type of behavior and how to learn from both successes and mistakes.

Lerner Publications, Minneapolis : ©2004.

Chronicles the life and political career of Yasser Arafat, including his founding of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement and his time as leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization.