Books with author R.C. Richards

This enjoyable curriculum for grades 3 through 5 will help students learn to be sensitive to differences, resolve conflicts without resorting to violence, and learn tolerance and acceptance of others. Includes 30 lessons divided into five skill areas: Concept of Self and Others, Socialization, Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution, Communication, Sharing, Empathy and Caring. Instructional strategies include story-telling, relaxation, modeling, coaching, behavioral rehearsal, reinforcement, creative expression, self-instruction and more.

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of all the people on Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as how countries are governed around the globe, who has the highest obesity rates, how urbanization rates affect the environment, and how the life expectancy in a country is linked to its sanitation levels.

Aside from being the first president of the United States of America, what do you know about George Washington? Why is he called one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America?Being the first president of the United States of America, George Washington helped define what the role of the president is, his responsibilities and obligations to his country. In “George Washington for Kids” by Ruth Richards learn more about the life and achievements of one of the most honored individuals in American history.

Jerry's father is a creative genius, always thinking of ways to make life more interesting. But when he starts building a jungle gym that gets taller and taller, twisting all the way up to the sky, the soaring spectacle makes Jerry seriously squeamish.Jerry's jungle gym jitters get worse when he sees fearless friends and acrobatic animals hanging from tires and riding through tunnels. The overgrown obstacle course is scary enough for Jerry, but when a fire traps his daredevil sister in the towering contraption, only Jerry can save her. Can he summon the courage to rise to the occasion, or will the jungle gym jitters paralyze him?

In the year 2062, ex-convict, Or Patterson has been selected to start his life over on the newly terraformed Mars. Considering he lost his family and cannot get a job in this worldwide depression, he is thrilled to relocate. In this first, short episode, he departs from Earth in a gigantic flying saucer with a thousand others. Shocking adventures ensue and Or appears to be signed for a tail spinning ride.

Galileo Galilei was an Italian physicist, astronomer, engineer and mathematician. Because of his many inventions and discoveries, he was given a lot of titles including “father of modern physics,” “father of science,” and “father of modern observational astronomy”. He invented the telescope that enabled him to study the planets. Galileo was one of the first scientists to prove that the solar system revolved around the sun, a concept that was not accepted during his time. Have a copy of this book and learn more about Galileo’s life and scientific achievements.

Alexander “Aleck”Graham Bell became famous when he invented the telephone which is one of the greatest discoveries that left a huge impression to mankind. But aside from that, what else do we know about “Aleck?” Do you know that he made his first invention when he was only 12 years old? And do you know what it was? It’s something that helped his friend’s family business a lot. Read this book and find out more interesting facts about our famous telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell.

A trip to Adventure Planet turns into a fantastical adventure for Lulu and her family. When Lulu's dad wins her a special prize, she picks the sparkly magic wand-only to find out that this is a real magic wand and every wish is now Lulu's command. When her imagination runs wild, so does the amusement park as the merry go round comes to life, cotton candy sprouts all over, and the roller coaster turns into a giant snake! Before long the park is in chaos and it's up to Lulu's brother and sister to stop her magic wand. Can they find Lulu and return the park to normal?

Like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin was also one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. In fact, the title, “The First American” was also given to him.In "Who Was Benjamin Franklin" by Ruth Richards discover America’s best writer, inventor, scientist, diplomat, and political leader.Have a copy of this eBook and learn about the life and work of Benjamin Franklin!

There are endless facts to learn about vehicles and motors, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how these machines work? They keep on turning thanks to some incredible processes - and grasping them is the key to understanding machines. It's time to discover how cars go, how a plane flies and how to dig a tunnel. Pore over the step-by-step infographic art and fascinating facts to uncover the dazzling truth about man-made inventions - then try out the mind-bending challenges on each page! TOPICS: How to make a bicycle go How to stop a bicycle How a crane lifts How a digger digs How a car goes How to make electricity How to harvest a crop How to dig a tunnel How a plane flies How a submarine dives How a hovercraft flies The Infographic How It Works series is an exploration of the processes that make the world go round, from the activity in tectonic plates to the enzymes that break down food in our bodies. Each process is clearly explained using amazing infographics and essential facts - plus an experiment or challenge for readers to try, so they can keep the discovery going. Other titles in the Infographic How It Works series: Life on Earth Our Planet Our Universe Today's Technology Your Body