Books with author Candice Ransom

In September 1774, American colonial leaders gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From New Hampshire to Georgia, colonists were angry about the taxes they were forced to pay to Great Britain. But Britain’s King George III and the British government refused to listen to the colonists. Decisionmakers from each American colony held a congress―a formal meeting―to discuss what the colonies should do. Some leaders wanted to make peace with Britain. Others wanted to break free of British rule―even if that meant going to war. In the spring of 1776, the members reached a decision. They wrote, voted on, and issued the Declaration of Independence. This important document announced that the newly united American states were no longer a part of Great Britain. So why were many colonists against paying taxes to Great Britain? Who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence? Why do we celebrate on July 4? Discover the facts about the Declaration of Independence and learn about its place in American history.

Rebel McKenzie wants to spend her summer attending the Ice Age Kids' Dig and Safari, a camp where kids discover prehistoric bones, right alongside real paleontologists. But digs cost money, and Rebel is broker than four o'clock. When she finds out her annoying neighbor Bambi Lovering won five hundred dollars by playing a ukulele behind her head in a beauty contest, Rebel decides to win the Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department's beauty pageant. Rebel may not be a typical pageant contestant, but how hard can it be? Rebel's dramatic reading about life is the Pleistocene era is sure to blow away the competition. It turns out that winning a beauty pageant is harder than it looks. By the end of the summer, Rebel has learned a thing or two about her true calling that will surprise everyone--most of all, herself.

In this fifth Time Spies tale, the Chapman kids find themselves in the classic American ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. They uncover the real identity of the ghostly Headless Horseman, and when the Horseman rides, they scare him with a trick of their own. Candice Ransom's unique take on this familiar tale blends American history and literature together into one unforgettable adventure.Each Time Spies story blends biography, history, mystery, and adventure in a fast-paced story that kids won't be able to resist. Along the way, teachers and parents will find opportunities to hone children's reading skills, build excitement about American history, develop vocabulary, and make reading just plain fun!

In December 1606, three ships carrying 105 men and boys set sail from Dover, England. The ships headed for the eastern shores of North America. There the men planned to establish a new colony known as Virginia. Sailing into the Chesapeake Bay, the settlers excitedly observed a vast wilderness of thick grasses, green forests, and wide rivers. But as the newcomers built their settlement, they struggled with disagreements, hard labor, food shortages, illness, and uneasy relations with the region’s Native Americans. Yet the settlers persevered and established Jamestown―the first permanent English colony in North America. So what was the Virginia Company? Why did settler John Smith spend most of the voyage from England under arrest? Who was Pocahontas? Discover the facts about the Jamestown settlement and learn about its place in early U.S. history.

The Time Spies help save an American icon!The Time Spies pop back to Washington D.C. in the midst of our second battle with the British, the War of 1812. Our nation's capitol is under siege and its citizens--including President James Madison--are forced to flee. But there's more at stake in this battle than the fate of one city. America stands to lose countless historical treasures too, including a great symbol of our independence, the portrait of George Washington. Can the Time Spies help First Lady Dolley Madison rescue George's picture before the British burn the city to the ground?

In the beloved tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the three bears are in for quite a surprise when they return home and realize that a curious girl has made herself at home in their cottage. Children will eagerly continue reading to see what the bears do when they find their dinner eaten all up!This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension. Between the covers of this 32-page book is a classic tale of magic, imagination, and inspiration that delights children again and again. The stories in this series capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page. With captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" book can inspire a lifelong love for literature and reading.