Books with author Steven M. Hoffman

A bird shaped like a fleur de lis? It's true. Marty and Gracie are Fleurdy Birds and they're thoroughly fleur'd from head to toe. Watch the march of the magnificent Fleurdy Birds of Paradise parading down the streets of New Orleans and discover their nests deep in the bayou - home of the Pontchartrain Penguin. With purple, green, black and gold feathers, these birds don't fly - they fleur!

Adam Jensen hasn’t been clinically diagnosed; the mental health institute has no official term for it. But Adam isn’t normal. He has an uncontrollable obsession; one thought consumes his every waking moment; it possesses the depths of his soul: Music. Rock music. Rock and roll. Adam and his band “Blue Denim” have dedicated their lives to making rock music rich in style and substance. When they discover a chance to tour with their favorite Top-40 band, they commit to beat rival band “Rebel” at the Battle of the Bands competition. To their astonishment, Blue Denim’s drummer joins Rebel. When Blue Denim agrees to add a female vocalist, classy and vocally-gifted Angel Irving auditions. However, Adam conceals a secret infatuation for Angel, and alone he must fight conflicting emotions that put Angel and his band’s music at odds. Without winning the Battle of the Bands, Blue Denim risks forfeiting their hard-fought musical dreams forever. With so much at stake, Blue Denim must triumph over their surmounting challenges so that everyone can . . . Feel the Music! No other novel conveys the magic of music like Feel the Music. Intense, clever, and funny, this “can’t-put-down” book has an ending that will surprise and delight you!

Although the rocks beneath us seem very strong and stable, they are constantly undergoing changes such as weathering, eroding, and breaking apart during earthquakes. This compelling and useful series is designed to complement lower elementary science curricula. The books explore Earth Science topics that kids can observe in the world around them, such as erosion and soil. The series covers high interest, kid-friendly topics such as volcanoes, gems, and dinosaur fossils. Sidebars offer extra information and each book has its own website with links related to the topic of the book.