Books with author M. K. Maxwell

Delicious PB& J sandwiches, meetings in the restrooms, wandering in the hallways, inappropriate behavior on the playground, giants in the lunch room and the best sleepover ever; what is going on at Rydell Elementary? Well there’s nothing Kia and Marcus Young of The Young Detective Agency can’t handle. New to the Detective scene, this sister and brother duo are on the case, helping their friend Dennis find out who has been taking his lunch, not just any lunch, a lunch that could make any and everyone at Rydell Elementary a suspect.

Our first story was Michelle Dinelli and the Fake Fed Incident, and if you haven’t read it, you’ll need to read it before reading this one in order to understand what’s happened so far. Michelle escaped a kidnapping attempt and tried to prepare in case there was a second attempt. Now the second attempt is happening, and it’s far more dangerous than the first! Michelle and her friends and family will have to out-wit and out-fight a determined and capable enemy who has very considerable resources and skills! They’ll need to add more people to their team if Michelle is to have a hope of keeping her freedom!

The definitive biography of Fred Rogers, children's television pioneer and American cultural icon, an instant New York Times Bestseller Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness, fiercely devoted to children and taking their questions about the world seriously. The Good Neighbor is the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers. Based on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, The Good Neighbor traces Rogers's personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work. It includes his surprising decision to walk away from the show in 1976 to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood to help children face complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition. The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure.

Kate Maxwell almost drowned at the age of five. After that, she never felt the same again. She was urged to write her story by a famous researcher of childhood near-death experiences, P.M.H. Atwater, who takes her book on tour with her to help people understand the after-effects of childhood NDEs. According to research, many kids have had NDEs and might not even know it. It's reported that 80% ofchildren whose heart has stopped will have an NDE. Some of the after-effects include the following:* Incresed intelligence;* Hunger for knowledge;* Increased psychic ability;* Unable to tolerate violence;* Difficulty relating to children their age;* Interest in universal love vs. love of specific people;* Increased spirituality;* Desire to be of service to others.By writing her story, Kate hopes to help other kids who might be dealing with some of the same issues she had growing up.

The Wallace Dream: The Adventures of The Baby Seekers is a story about a husband and wife, Sam and Finley Wallace, who decide to make their family whole. Upon realizing that a baby is what they need, the couple sets off on a journey of fantastic adventures that will take them around the world. The Wallace Dream is for children and parents alike. It is a fantasy fairytale about becoming a family. The Wallace Dream is a modern version of the stork by mixing myths and familiar stories in an exciting new way. So join Sam, Finley, their Saint Bernard dog Kitty, Hans Dieter the tour guide, and an assortment of other characters as they look for the ultimate treasure. A Family.

One of the oldest and best ways to teach kids languages, updated for the 21st century Grownups have been using simple songs to teach young children the rudiments of languages since long before people danced sur le pont d'Avignon. Now the Let's Sing and Learn series, CD Editions brings that tried-and-true method up-to-date for today's modern kid. Each book/CD set contains collection of 12 original songs that combine catchy melodies with simple, cleverly-disguised lessoning vocabulary and expression. Written by accomplished songwriter-linguists, the songs cover a variety of subjects, including greetings, colors, counting, the alphabet, the days of the month, relationships, and more. And most importantly, the songs are easy to learn and fun to sing, making them the perfect medium for introducing children, ages three to six, to the words, accents, and rhythms of other languages. Each book/CD set includes: 12 original tunes covering an array of everyday subjects A CD recording of the songs that provides a model of proper pronunciation and rhythm Simple musical scores that parents and teachers can use to accompany young learners English translations for each song and suggested actions

This series examines a wide array of professions; each book goes behind the scenes and on the job with a professional in a particular field. These books provide a glimpse of some of the projects, challenges, and rewards of a job on a day-to-day basis. Indispensable for anyone aspiring to become a freelance fashion stylist, this account of Kim Maxwell describes how she entered the field and details her current journey to build a reputation as a fashion professional. Information about the tools and resources necessary to be successful, how to acquire and keep clients, work with small and large budgets, and organize information are all included, along with a glossary of terms used in the industry.

Will Percy win the Bucks County Fair? With help from a friend, Percy discovers what fair contestants must know in order to receive the first place ribbon. After a lesson in money, budgeting, and saving, Percy is on track to do his best at the fair! This illustrated children's book is an introduction to financial literacy basics for young readers, with parent and/or teacher discussion points included.