Books with author Maro Ross

When his brother is taken by a long-lost relative, Rufus Pinhook—a thirteen-year-old thief sick of his life in a desolate Mississippi River town—realizes why his grandmother has kept their family’s past a secret for so long: He and his brother are heirs to a deadly evil in a mysterious world called the Oxbow.The Oxbow is a part of the river cut off long ago, a world of cutthroats and wandering spirits; of antiquated people who practice folk magic and pilot paddle boats; and a showboat with bizarre and disturbing performances. Rufus soon finds himself faced with a choice that could pit brother against brother: is blood thicker than water, or will he be able to rise above his family’s notorious image?

Andre Diamond is the best high school track athlete in his state. Bread off his coach’s philosophy of “Work hard Win right” things change when he moves to a new school in a new state with a new track team ( one of the best in the nation ) and his best is not good enough. He is confronted with a coach that has a system of winning that shakes the very foundation of what he believe about what it takes to be a champion. If Andre does not figure out a way to improve his track performance he will lose his opportunity to be a high school state champion in track something that would be a loss of honor to his family and worse a loss of belief in himself. With this being his senior year of high school time is running out in this inspirational story Andre will have to discover what it really takes to be a champion in track as well as life.

When his brother is taken by a long-lost relative, Rufus Pinhook—a thirteen-year-old thief sick of his life in a desolate Mississippi River town—realizes why his grandmother has kept their family’s past a secret for so long: He and his brother are heirs to a deadly evil in a mysterious world called the Oxbow.The Oxbow is a part of the river cut off long ago, a world of cutthroats and wandering spirits; of antiquated people who practice folk magic and pilot paddle boats; and a showboat with bizarre and disturbing performances. Rufus soon finds himself faced with a choice that could pit brother against brother: is blood thicker than water, or will he be able to rise above his family’s notorious image?

Mixed-Up Morning Blues has been one of Mark’s most requested songs for the past thirteen years. Here it is served up by a righteous twelve-piece band with a ton of help from “his kids,” along with lively illustrations in an easy-to-follow book format. It’s an inspired project that beautifully brings together Mark’s extensive experience and passion as both a blues musician and an educator. According to Mark, you can teach kids almost anything with music, and they do “get” the blues.“Bring Mark Ross, a guitar, and a group of young children together in a room, and you have magic. Mark’s ability to use his music to teach language, math, anatomy, movement – you name it – all the while handling a preschool crowd that can rival any late night blues club, is pure joy.”--Linda Duerr, Director, Child Development Lab, Penn State University“When Mark comes to visit he’s a huge hit with our kids and teachers alike. Pure fun, that always leaves us wanting more! Mixed-Up Morning Blues is a great book and disc to add to your child’s library.” --Miss Janet Stay and Play Preschool, State College, PA

Andre Diamond is the best high school track athlete in his state. Bread off his coach’s philosophy of “Work hard Win right” things change when he moves to a new school in a new state with a new track team ( one of the best in the nation ) and his best is not good enough. He is confronted with a coach that has a system of winning that shakes the very foundation of what he believes about what it takes to be a champion. If Andre does not figure out a way to improve his track performance he will lose his opportunity to be a high school state champion in track something that would be a loss of honor to his family and worse a loss of belief in himself. With this being his senior year of high school time is running out in this inspirational story of what it really takes to be a champion in track as well as life.

"No more diapers! No more wet. No more tushie wipers. No more soggy bed." NO MORE DIAPERS! is potty training made fun; not your serious clinical treatment of that oh-so-trying time in the life of toddlers and parents alike. The whimsically irreverent rhymes and pictures, by well known illustrator, Mary Ross, are sure to delight them both. "My undies are so soft and warm. I stay dry. The potty's where I pee and poo. Diapers, bye-bye!"

Mixed-Up Morning Blues has been one of Mark’s most requested songs for the past thirteen years. Here it is served up by a righteous twelve-piece band with a ton of help from “his kids,” along with lively illustrations in an easy-to-follow book format. It’s an inspired project that beautifully brings together Mark’s extensive experience and passion as both a blues musician and an educator. According to Mark, you can teach kids almost anything with music, and they do “get” the blues.“Bring Mark Ross, a guitar, and a group of young children together in a room, and you have magic. Mark’s ability to use his music to teach language, math, anatomy, movement – you name it – all the while handling a preschool crowd that can rival any late night blues club, is pure joy.”--Linda Duerr, Director, Child Development Lab, Penn State University“When Mark comes to visit he’s a huge hit with our kids and teachers alike. Pure fun, that always leaves us wanting more! Mixed-Up Morning Blues is a great book and disc to add to your child’s library.” --Miss Janet Stay and Play Preschool, State College, PA

Emma Sansom was a farm girl of 15 when Union soldiers riding mules galloped past the Etowah County, Alabama, farm where she lived. The Union soldiers were on their way to the Georgia where they intended to cut a railroad supply line that ran between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hot on their trail were Confederate troops, led by the famous Nathan Bedford Forrest. The Confederates were determined to stop the Union soldiers before they could reach the railroad. When the Union soldiers burned the bridge that spanned the creek next to Emma Sansom’s house, she jumped astride Forrest’s horse and showed him a place to ford the creek so that he could keep pace with the Union soldiers. It was an ordinary girl’s 15 minutes of fame, but it was a moment relived in Alabama history still today.

Did you ever wonder how to teach toddlers to count from one to ten the easiest way? Children ages one to three lack the attention span to imbibe learning new things easily, like counting numbers. You need a tool to help catch their attention.Buttons Is My Name, Counting Is My Game associates numbers with rhymes that encourage positive, easy-to-remember thoughts. Each page contains big, bold numbers for easier recognition and recall. The rhymes stimulate children to proceed to the next number with an eagerness to know what’s in store in the end.Designed to combine fun with learning, this book fosters parent/ child interaction, making playtime more enjoyable and educational.