Browse all books

Books in What is series

  • What Is Baptism?: Learning About Baptism in The United Methodist Church

    G. L. Reed

    Paperback (Abingdon Press, June 1, 2006)
    A WORSHIP TUTOR FOR KIDS An introductory series to the essential elements of worship for ages 9 to 12. By working through the fun activities, puzzles, and games in this multi-topic booklet series, preteens will learn the basic fundamentals of Christian worship . . . . . . including Baptism. Its convenient size fits nicely inside a Bible or hymnal. BONUS: A FREE downloadable Teacher’s Guide for this title is available. Click Here.
  • What Is the Lord's Prayer?: Learning About the Lord's Prayer

    G. L. Reed

    Paperback (Abingdon Press, June 1, 2006)
    A WORSHIP TUTOR FOR KIDS An introductory series to the essential elements of worship for ages 9 to 12. By working through the fun activities, puzzles, and games in this multi-topic booklet series, pre-teens will learn the basic fundamentals of Christian worship... ...including The Lord's Prayer. Its convenient size fits nicely inside a Bible or hymnal. BONUS: A FREE downloadable Teacher's Guide for this title is available. Click Here
    R
  • What Is The Panama Canal?

    Janet Pascal, Tim Foley, Fred Harper

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, July 17, 2014)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world's most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
    P
  • What Is Love?

    Etan Boritzer, Robbie Marantz

    Hardcover (Veronica Lane Books, Sept. 1, 1996)
    WHAT IS LOVE? is a way for children to discover how we all share many of the same needs and concerns in life, especially the need for love! This book communicates a message of multiculturalism and diversity as the means by which goals of understanding and tolerance can be reached. A sincere yet playful message for appreciating one of life's tenderest emotions through which children can ponder the total human experience of honest caring and good will.
    J
  • What If . . . Your Past Came Back to Haunt You

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Dec. 9, 2008)
    AS HALEY CONTINUES her junior year, choices abound. Until now, Haley’s past life in California has been mostly a mystery—but that’s about to change. Haley has some juicy secrets that are about to become public knowledge. Will they destroy her social standing—or will the faint whiff of scandal make her even more popular? It all depends on the choices you make in this popular interactive series.
    U
  • What Is Rock And Roll?

    Jim O'Connor, Gregory Copeland

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 12, 2017)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains what constitutes rock music, follows its history and sub-genres through famous musicians and groups, and shows how rock became so much more than just a style of music influencing fashion, language, and lifestyle.
    T
  • What Is an Artist?

    Barbara Lehn, Carol Krauss

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Artists are people who want to express themselves. They try new tools, use their imaginations and are open to new ideas. Anybody can be an artist. Are you?
    O
  • What is a Friend?

    Etan Boritzer, Jeff Vernon

    Hardcover (Veronica Lane Books, Nov. 1, 2008)
    What is a Friend? is the 10th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s books series on character education and values. In this book Etan explores the themes of cooperative and supportive behavior between individuals, as well as what sometimes goes wrong in our relationships with one another. With numerous openings in the text for discussion, What is a Friend? will help children cultivate the critical thinking required for understanding the complex dynamics of personal interactions. The delightful color illustrations by Jeff Vernon, this book will become an important part of any child s library, and a valuable resource for parents, educators and child life professionals.
    L
  • What is True?

    Etan Boritzer, Jeff Vernon

    Hardcover (Veronica Lane Books, May 1, 2010)
    WHAT IS TRUE is the 11th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s book series on character education and difficult topics. In this book, Etan explores how we can try to discern between facts and appearances in our world. Children are asked to carefully consider their actions and thoughts based on various types of inquiry and evaluation. WHAT IS TRUE provides both the child and adult reader numerous openings for discussion in order that children may cultivate the critical thinking required to travel through an increasingly complex world.
    M
  • What If . . . All the Boys Wanted You

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2006)
    Haley's back at Hillsdale High after a New England vacation with her family. She's got a new haircut and some great new clothes, but the same problems--and the same people--continue to follow her. Coco and Whitney want to groom her to become the next Coquette now that they've kicked Sasha to the curb, but is Haley ready to make the changes they demand? Meanwhile, Sasha seems to be in serious trouble, and Irene is still willing to take Haley to San Francisco with her. So many possibilities! So many choices! Haley's future is in your hands--choose wisely!
    Z
  • What is a Family?

    Etan Boritzer, Jeff Veronon

    Hardcover (Veronica Lane Books, Oct. 1, 2011)
    What is a Family? is the 12th title in Etan Boritzer s popular series on character education and difficult topics. The author s well-known style of asking his young readers serious questions sharpens children s critical thinking skills and real understanding of complex issues becomes possible. What is a Family? tackles questions regarding the fast-changing face of contemporary families. Defining the ideal family, as well as acknowledging the problems that oftentimes occur in real families, What is a Family? opens up various perspectives on societal trends as they are reflected in the home. From the history of families to the fantastic possibilities of future families, Etan Boritzer once again brings both thoughtful insights and fun dimensions to his subject matter.
    H
  • What Is Right?

    Etan Boritzer, Graham Sale

    Hardcover (Veronica Lane Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    WHAT IS RIGHT? opens discussion for children, parents and educators on choices, and decision-making, in order to facilitate children's education on topics of everyday ethics and social issues.
    M