Books with author Sam L Sullivan

Present your young readers with a fascinating South American country that is rich in diverse geography and wildlife. Venezuela is home to the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rain forest, wide grasslands, and beautiful coasts. It also has many large, modern cities. Though there have been political and social problems throughout its history, Venezuelans continue to work and play in the country they call home. Through engaging sidebars, colorful photographs, and quick facts, kids will learn about this history, as well as about Venezuela's economy, nature, culture, food, and more.

Young explorers will be enchanted by Sri Lanka through quick, engaging chapters that cover everything from history and politics to arts, sports, and food. Sri Lanka is a multiethnic nation with several different unique cultures and religions. Though it recently went through a civil war, it is currently at peace, its economy is growing, and its population is better educated than ever. Sri Lanka is a fascinating country that kids will enjoy learning about through this colorful, entertaining book.

Only a few weeks ago, Meg Morgan and her siblings went to England for the holidays--and found themselves in the middle of a fairy war. Now the war is over, but the battle for control of the fairies has just begun.A mysterious painter named Gwidion appears at the Rookery, ready to give the children art lessons. But his real plans are far more sinister: He means to destroy the Guardian of the Green Hill, the woman who keeps the peace between fairies and humans.Meg knows nothing of the evil artist's plans, but she is beginning to understand that she might be the only one who can become Guardian when her great-great aunt's time is over. Yet Meg is just a girl--surely she has plenty of time before she must decide whether she wants to take on such an enormous role.Then someone she loves is stolen by fairies, and no one but Meg can get him back. . . .

This globe-trekking guide allows young readers to explore this fascinating and often overlooked European country. Best known to many for the region of Transylvania, Romania is a cultural crossroads for Eastern, Central, and Southeastern Europe. Through quick and engaging chapters, kids will discover the unique aspects of Romanian life, including the language, geography, music, festivals, and food. Colorful photographs, cool sidebars, and fun facts will keep students interested as they discover what life is like in Romania today.

Every sound starts with a movement, like clapping your hands or plucking a string. These movements set off vibrations, which spread from one molecule to the next, traveling through air, liquids, and solids. In this book, kids will learn how sounds move and how the human body translates vibrations into sounds we can understand. Familiar examples aid comprehension, and a simple, fun experiment using common kitchen items allows kids to see the vibrations caused by sound waves. They will learn how people came to understand how sound moves, from the earliest ideas of Aristotle to modern applications in music, the military, and beyond.

Have you ever felt like crying?Amelia loves playing with her friends Sebastian and Poppy. But she starts crying when they decide to play without her.Have you ever felt that way?Don’t you wish you were popular like actresses and footballers, or brave like firefighters? Then you’d never feel like crying at all!Join Amelia and her dad as they find out how everybody cries, no matter how brave or popular they are. And maybe Amelia won’t feel so bad once she realizes what good friends she really has!

Have you ever felt like crying? This Children's picture book supports parents when talking to their children about uncomfortable or unfamiliar feelings. I believe the younger children talk about mental health the more likely they are to seek support when they are older. About the Story: Amelia loves playing with her friends Sebastian and Poppy. But she starts crying when they decide to play without her. Have you ever felt that way? Don’t you wish you were popular like actresses and footballers, or brave like firefighters? Then you’d never feel like crying at all! Join Amelia and her dad as they find out how everybody cries, no matter how brave or popular they are. And maybe Amelia won’t feel so bad once she realizes what good friends she really has!