Books with author Kara Anderson

Illustrated throughout, this addition to the G.I. Series shows what the 'Grunts' actually wore in the field and how Army regulations were adapted to meet the needs of the men in the atrocious conditions of warfare in Vietnam. Rare images of the infantrymen who fought in Vietnam - their uniforms and equipment, and how they were adapted to meet the severe conditions in the jungles and rice paddies of Southeast Asia.

Who could guess that shooing a scraggly raccoon away from a trash can could lead to ten years of life-enhancing lessons on animal behavior and motherhood? The raccoon, it turns out, is blind. With a little help from a human benefactor, "Mrs. Coon" prospers and learns how to be a mother to sighted kits. But life is not always easy for a wild blind animal surrounded by coyotes, foxes, dogs and cars, not to mention Animal Control officers and other predatory raccoons. The story of the blind raccoon's adventures shines a light on motherhood at its best and reminds us that humans are not the only beings able to grow and change.

What is DNA? Why isn’t Rosalind Franklin more famous? The 'Leveled Biographies' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engaging text to make each person’s story come alive. The 'Rosalind Franklin' book includes examples of the biography and recount text types.

It is not true that toddlers don't like fruits at least, it won't be true after leafing through this delectable board book. Faster than the pages are turned, youngsters will gobble their kiwi and apples! In her uniquely graphic drawings, Sara Anderson conveys through her brilliant use of color the tang of a lemon. Exactly matching the kinds of fruits to be found in the kitchen and on the table, these books will inspire young children to count, classify, identify, add to their vocabularies, and enlarge their repertoires of favorite foods.