Books published by publisher The American Publishing Company

Nana loves to make Kole magical green dinosaur pancakes for breakfast. In Green Dinosaur Pancakes Kole discovered Nana’s pancakes come to life and the strongest survive their morning spats! In this sequel, the green T-Rex just won’t leave Kole alone. When Kole encounters a school bully, the prehistoric pancake helps him out of a sticky situation. In this anti-bullying tale, Kole and the green reptile stand up to the bully and learn that a little kindness can go a long way and that friends can come from the most unexpected places. Author Kat Pigott offers a timely lesson and talented teenage artist Mason Sibley provides appealing characters in this entertaining story.

Here is a classic tale told in a classic format, and yet the substance is entirely modern. The unique and compelling craft of this book makes for a delightful read that appeals to young and old. The well known tale is tried and true, however it has never been told quite like this before. McElroy's revolutionary delivery of this classic tale renders Cinderella accessible and relevant to today's audience, without sacrificing the intricacy and sophistication of classic literature.Excerpt from a review by reader Breen M. Sullivan

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Kumeyaay history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Kumeyaay homes, clothing, and crafts such as baskets and pottery. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Kumeyaay leader Jane Dumas. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Kumeyaay culture and still-celebrated traditions such as bird songs are described. Kumeyaay homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Kumeyaay.

This book was written out of a desire to allow our children the magic of Santa Claus, while keeping the focus on the true meaning of CHRISTmas. In this delightful story Santa shares his life journey. You'll discover how he has been blessed with the gifts of love and giving, found the North Pole, met Mrs. Claus, loves Jesus, and so much more... After all CHRISTmas is about Christ's Birthday, even to Santa!

Bring a bit of the sea home! In Super Simple Seashell Projects kids will decorate a paperweight, a flowerpot, a pencil cup, and more. All of the projects are super simple and super fun! Each project includes how-to-photos and easy instructions. Nurture a young readers' natural side by checking out the rest of the Nature Crafts series too! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.