Books published by publisher Trafford Publishing P.O.D.

This is a book for all ages. This colorfully illustrated children's hunting storybook depicts a special morning hunt with family and tradition at its core. The story captures the anticipation of the day of the hunt and the time spent with family and friends. Read and reread this book to hunt for special pictures on each page, including deer, antler sheds, a special mouse friend (Sammy), various animals, and the initials KDG.

Have you ever known someone who was made fun of because they were different? Maybe you have a family member or friend who others consider "special". Do they get treated fairly? I have gone to school with people who the world considered unworthy because they had physical problems or problems learning like the rest of the class. I recently had the privilege of working with a child who has Down Syndrome. I have learned so much about the kind of person I want to be from her. I could never understand why people are not more excepting of others who are different. Last year I adopted a puppy who was born deaf. I could not believe how many people thought he was not worth saving because he is deaf. This book is for all the people and animals that the world has tossed aside as not good enough. All life is beautiful and should be treated as such.

During the great depression, before the advent of gang wars or dope, work was not easy to find, if not impossible. It was a catastrophic period where people in this great country of ours were drawn together because they were all in the same boat. Neighbor helped neighbor. It was not be unusual for a neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar, if they had it, from the lady across the street. Nor would it be unusual for a family member to walk two miles out of his way to save three cents. It is in this atmosphere that our story takes place. The scene is Indianapolis, Indiana and at times Danville, Illinois, but it could be any other part of the United States. Jack and Jim are two young, newly teenage boys in their formative years who are not fully aware of the calamitous period they are living in. The boys find themselves immersed in a tangle of exciting and sometimes frightening adventures. They think of ways they can earn money to help themselves and their parents. It seems almost natural. Therein lies the beauty of their story. Each chapter is based upon the real episode with a small amount of fiction added. The enduring friendships and the things of value in life emerge as the boys challenge the unknown. Young people search for the experiences like these because of the excitement. Lessons can be learned. The story illustrated how the freedom to make unregimented decisions within reason during childhood can help to develop integrity and mature young minds. Some of the stunts are somewhat dangerous and probably should not be attempted.

Whats the difference between a King and an Emperor Penguin? Are all penguins snowbound? Did you know that all penguins are naturally from the southern half of the world? This book contains answers to these questions and other fun facts along with full color photographs of all 17 species of penguins (and some of their predators). Meet the penguins of the world and learn how you can help save their habitat from destruction.

Meet Anna Banana, a young female yellow banana slug with black spots. Anna is tenacious and adventurous in exploring her surroundings and finding "Somewhere". Anna sneaks away from her garden to explore the world around her. Anna learns that many animals want to eat her. Although she didn't listen to her mother and stay home, she did listen to her mother's warnings and how to protect herself from dangerous predators. Anna uses her knowledge to find her way back home. A lesson well learned about listening to her mother.

Every child is special. Whether it is a child's bright red hair, or picture perfect dimples; a boy's powerful line drives, or a girl's angelic choir solo, each child stands out form the rest in his or her own way. Sometimes a child's uniqueness isn't so accepted by his or her peers. Maybe they have never seen it. Maybe they are afraid of it. Maybe they just need to learn more about it. This story is about a little boy, Reed, who is very different than most little children. Reed has a severe speech disorder, Apraxia, which leaves him almost completely unintelligible to his peers. This story is told from the viewpoint of his older sister, as she is well aware of his challenges and his triumphs. Instead of exclussively focusing on what Reed is unable to do, this story portrays the many things he can do with his peers, in spie of his inability to speak to them. ''My Brother is Very Special'' gently teaches young children about acceptance in a way that they cna developmentally understand. By reading this story to young children, we encourage them to ask questions about differences they see in others. In return, this soothes their fears and fosters their acceptance. Although the main character in this book has a speech disorder, it is written in a way that makes it universal. With developmentally appropriate text and bright, whimsical illustrations, ''My Brother is Very Special'' is perfect for all young children.

The Amazing Russian Vixen presents a collection of folk-tales centering on a mischievous woman-fox, very smart and sly, always looking for trouble, even without any benefits. Drawing upon an understanding of Russian history and culture, the volume emerges in part out of a conceivable connection between folklore and a sense of national identity. These famous and humorous stories are known by every child in Russia. The stories are about the vixen's schemes and what happens to her and others whom she meets as she attempts to carry out her plans. The stories reveal a great deal about the vixen's amazing creativity and endurance. If folklore reflects the character of the nation, maybe these stories disclose much about the Russian character. Who knows? We hope you will find the stories interesting and enjoyable.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how its animals are treated." -Mahatma Ganhdi Each and every life has value and a purpose. Sapphire, a kitten of less than a day old, was abandoned and thrown into a Dumpster on a cold winter's night. She was rescued and raised by her human parents and has grown into a happy, playful cat that gives her owners much happiness and joy. Little did her new human owners know that Sapphire had a secret that they would soon find out.

Jaya has always wanted a puppy but owning one is a lot of hard work. She will learn that a puppy can get into more trouble than you can shake a paw at… Jaya is a young girl who learns the hard way that puppies are tiring work. JellyBean is an active puppy that gets herself into all kinds of trouble. There's a Beagle in my Bed! is a richly illustrated bedtime story for parents to read to three to six year olds. Based on true events, the real puppy JellyBean caused many problems for its owners before ultimately winning her family over.

We Shall Not Be Moved narrates the story of the Kent State student-led May 4th Coalition and its efforts to maintain untouched the site of the Ohio National Guards shooting of thirteen Kent State students.The story is told in a local context of the groups development and motivations during a long-term conflict between the group, its supporters, the university administration. The story is also told in a much larger context of national polarization over the meaning of the Vietnam War and the peace movement and the preferred historical narrative about the Vietnam era. The book concludes that the May 4th Coalition lost its struggle to save the May 4th site because Americans determining the Vietnam narrative did not believe the protest of 1970 should be honored with saved land.