Books with author Kathleen Olmstead

He risked the great unknown…and became the first man to reach the North Pole. But it took decades for the cloud of racism to lift and give African-American explorer Matthew Henson the rightful recognition for his extraordinary achievements. Here is the story of Henson’s dramatic, groundbreaking life.Matthew began his travels as a ship’s cabin boy, but it was his partnership with Robert E. Peary that made history. Although he acted as the team’s indispensable carpenter, hunter, navigator, and interpreter, his crucial role in the expedition went largely unacknowledged. Kathleen Olmstead, the adaptor of several Classic Starts® novels, captures all the adventure, danger, and thrills involved in reaching the top of the world

Kids will savor this fascinating trip into the life and undersea world of pioneering oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. In his quest to show off the beauty found below the waves, Cousteau dedicated himself to developing new diving technology, inventing innovative ways to photograph underwater life, and traveling the globe to explore different bodies of water. His films, including The Academy Award(R)-winning The Silent World, opened people’s eyes to a formerly unknown and spectacular marine universe. Cousteau did more than anyone to enlighten us to the stunning complexity of the oceans’ ecology, and the importance of preserving it. His message resonates more than ever today. With this biography, young readers will see how Cousteau’s mission began, and follow his thrilling, sometimes dangerous adventures into the deep.

Beautifully and sturdily made, with a concealed spiral binding, elastic band closure, and lined pages just waiting to be filled, this special journal is a precious, private place where young writers can practice their craft and reveal their innermost thoughts. The inspiration's already there for most kids; here's where they'll learn how to set it free by exploring the structure of various poetic forms. A variety of inventive exercises will stimulate creativity and motivate them to pick up the pen, and there are hints on getting past writer's block. And, because a good poet also must read poetry, enticing samples from Shakespeare, Edna St. Vincent Millay, William Carlos Williams, William Blake, Edward Lear, Sylvia Plath, and others appear throughout.

"To a poet, nothing can be useless."--Samuel JohnsonBeautifully and sturdily made, with a spiral binding, elastic band closure, and lined pages just waiting to be filled, this special journal is a precious, private place where budding writers can practice their craft and reveal their innermost thoughts. Whether it's a love sonnet, evocative haiku, or humorous limerick, a poem can be about anything. The inspiration's already there, ready to take flight; here's where kids will learn how to set it free and find fresh ways to load those blank pages with wonderful verse. They'll explore the structure of various poetic forms and get advice on becoming a better writer. A variety of inventive exercises will stimulate creativity and motivate them to pick up the pen. There are even hints to get past writer's block. And, because a good poet also must read poetry, enticing samples from Shakespeare, Edna St. Vincent Millay, William Carlos Williams, William Blake, Edward Lear, Sylvia Plath, and other greats appear throughout. Take this with you everywhere--because who knows when a good idea for a poem will arise?

This is a special interest children's book describing a kitten's experiences in a foster home. It answers questions children in foster care have but dare not ask. It was inspired by a child who had the courage to ask: "Does God still love you if you're foster?" It is of value to children in foster care and to foster parents, social workers and other social service and mental health workers involved with children in placement.