Books with author Gloria Adams

BOOST YOUR CHILD'S READING SKILLS with this educational picture book! Count the animals who come to investigate an upside-down umbrella and count them again when rain begins to fall and changes everything! Simple text and bright pictures teach counting as well as colors. Includes a note to parents on how to use this book to enhance a child's pre-reading skills.

The video game industry is big business, and with the improvement of Virtual Reality technology, video games will only become more realistic and immersive. Fears abound that they drive their players to commit violent acts. While many people believe the games desensitize kids to violence, others argue that there has been no scientific connection between aggressive behavior and video games. Is immersion in violent video games a bridge to committing real-life acts of violence, demeaning women, and bullying? Or can video games actually help troubled kids, by providing them with a safe outlet for their aggression and a way to work out their frustrations?

WHAT IS BUCKEYE CANDY? A RECIPE for this special Ohio tradition is included in a heartwarming story of a young boy who helps his sister make candy and discovers that the best part is not what he expected. Exaggeration makes this a fun read and repetition promotes pre-reading skills. The author’s note recounts the LEGEND OF THE BUCKEYE, the nut of the tree after which the candy was named.

Whether in classrooms, in workplaces, on social media, on college campuses, at public venues, or within the political arena, subtle as well as blatant sexism and misogyny still permeate society on many levels. The effects manifest themselves in offensive language, unequal treatment and opportunities, sexual harassment, and violence. They can devastate self-esteem, emotional and physical health, academic achievements, and personal ambitions. While delivering an insightful glimpse into the prevalence and negative influences of sexism and misogyny in modern culture, this resource also offers practical, empowering, and proactive coping strategies. Readers also glean useful information through features including Myths and Facts.

HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME A BETTER READER!The Boost My Reading Skills book series has been approved and recommended by reading teachers for pre-readers in grades K and 1. These color concept books are also perfect for library story hour. Get all 6!“PINK is a vibrant introduction to reading using engaging rhyme, meter, and repetition to build word recognition for beginning readers. Gloria Adams’ books are a must have!”~Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton, children’s author

WHO'S LOOKING AT YOU WHEN YOU GO TO THE ZOO? See if your child can guess in this educational look at favorite zoo animals. Bright, bold pictures and rhyming questions teach basic facts about pandas, monkeys, giraffes, and more, all while boosting your child's pre-reading skills. Scan the QR Codes included inside to watch videos of each of the animals!

HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME A BETTER READER!The Boost My Reading Skills book series has been approved and recommended by reading teachers for pre-readers in grades K and 1. These color concept books are also perfect for library story hour. Get all 6!“Gloria Adams’ lyrical rhymes and captivating photos will certainly tempt children to learn about the color blue. As an experienced second grade and Title I teacher with a specialization in reading, I highly recommend her books as a means to helping early readers with important skills.” ~Gloria J. Reichert, B.S., M. Ed.

What does it take to design, create and launch a spaceship? The skills of engineers. Since the mid-twentieth century, engineers have given us spaceships, satellites, probes, land rovers and an orbiting space station. Plans for future spaceships, as well as a manned voyage to Mars, are well underway. With a focus on the principles of engineering, this resource will teach students about the astronautical engineering accomplishments of the past and present, along with an array of engineering obstacles that must be overcome to create the spaceships that will launch us into the exciting future of space exploration.

HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME A BETTER READER!The Boost My Reading Skills book series has been approved and recommended by reading teachers for pre-readers in grades K and 1. These color concept books are also perfect for library story hour programs. Get all 6 in the set!."Fun rhyming text and bright photos will teach kids about colors and build important pre-reading skills. Includes useful tips for parents and educators on using the series most effectively. Highly recommend!" ~ Lisa Amstutz, children's author