Books published by publisher Mountain View Press

Bartlett the Turtle is a great read for children who are dealing with various social issues and can benefit from the learning experience and positive outlook the character, Bartlett the Turtle, comes to realize about making new friends, acceptance of others, and the ability to accept and cope with changes that come along with growing, moving, and the modern family dynamic. Bartlett the Turtle is the first children's title to be published by author-turned-publisher, Will Estell's, southern indie publishing house, Beach Mountain Press, and holds true in the concept of Beach Mountain Press' other works in that it calls for and promotes change and positive outcomes from somewhat negative, but realistic circumstances in people and society. Author Mark Hall does a wonderful job of teaching and helping children understand the positive aspects and social issues surrounding change. The emotions and feelings felt by Bartlett the Turtle are those many preschool and adolescents will relate to, and that go along with change many children are often struggling to cope with and understand in their own world. This book can greatly increase this ability to understand and is sure to leave young readers with a clearer and more positive picture of their own circumstances. Illustrator Jill Higgins adds her great artistic ability to the unique and original watercolor illustrations of Bartlett the Turtle and his new friends, and does so in a way that will capture and hold the attention of these children. This book is a must read for children 2 to 7 and a wonderful tool for parents, teachers, therapists, and those working alongside these children. One of the best new children's books of the year, and one with a genuine benefit for the children who read, grow, and learn from it.

Smoky, the Cowhorse is the story of a horse--from his first hours on the prairie sod to his final years out to pasture. Smoky grows up wild and wise to the ways to the range, fighting wolves and braving stiff winds. Clint, a bronco-busting cowboy on the Rocking R Ranch, spots the spirited four-year-old and thinks it is the finest little horse he ever saw. After many adventurous years on the Rocking R, Smoky mysteriously disappears, only to turn up later as an outlaw bucking horse on the rodeo circuit. The reader follows the story--from range to ranch to rodeo--through Smoky's eyes. We feel his terror of man, his struggle against the rope, his growing love for turning cows, and his anger when mistreated. First published in 1926, Smoky, the Cowhorse is for anyone who loves horses the way Will James did. As James writes in the preface, "Smoky is just a horse, but all horse, and that I think is enough said."

Their dad has lost his mind. Their famous mom writes dark, disturbing poetry and ignores them. They are forbidden to contact Grandmother Magenta because she's a weirdo who solves gruesome crimes and talks to dead people, and the cutest boy they ever met, died decades ago. Have Audrey and Aislinn inherited the gift that got Magenta banished from the family? The Hanover twins became teenagers two months ago, and already their lives are falling apart. Family secrets emerge, and the isolated wreck of a house they must live in all summer, is infested with ghosts only they can see. And no matter how hard they try to hide their secret, they're destined to become the biggest story on the evening news. The first book in the Low Country Supernatural Mystery series featuring psychic twins, Audrey and Aislinn Hanover.

A quest for vengeance. A battle for dominance. Anything is for sale at the Auction of Souls.Max and his party start down a dark path with only an echo to remind them why they’re fighting. Finding their target in the game isn’t enough, they need to find them in real life. Perhaps for this very reason, they’re no longer harmless misfits: they’re the most infamous players in the game.They get invited to an auction that offers contract items to the highest bidder, a golden opportunity to prepare for the battles that loom in their future. Weapons aren’t the only thing they need. Down a party member, they need a new ally to fill the void in the team.House Lockheart wasn't the only group invited: the top players in Noctum gather like moths to a flame. With this many lords, villains, thieves, and assassins in one place, finding an ally is easy; trusting them is far harder.The auction is open, and the price could be everything.

The seventh installment of Mountain Press�s state-by-state series for teen readers, Bold Women in California History reveals what women can do when they dare to be bold. From Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, to Yoshiko Uchida, Japanese internment camp survivor turned children�s author, to Elvira Virginia Mugarrieta, who dressed as a man in order to do things women of the time could not, the thirteen women portrayed in this collection broke down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time. Whether that meant pushing for change in the state senate, as Rose Ann Vuich did, or escaping slavery and later doing good for the community, as Bridget �Biddy� Mason did, each and every one of these stories, unique as they are, show ways in which women have created lasting change. Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read.

"Always help whenever you can, because one day you might need help, too." Meet Squeaky, a resourceful little mouse who finds himself faced with a dilemma when asked for help by a rather smelly fellow rodent. He knows he has collected a lot of snacks from the People's kitchen, but he doesn't want to share them with someone so ... so ... stinky. When the tables turn and Squeaky is the one in need of help, what will happen? Will the stinky mouse leave Squeaky behind or come to his rescue? Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is a charming, well-written, beautifully illustrated story that promotes compassion and kindness in a fun and engaging way. It's geared towards readers ages 4-7 years old; however, toddlers and preschoolers are also drawn to the bright and colorful pictures. Discussion questions are included and encourage conversations that highlight the themes in the story, making it a great tool to use in classrooms. And, it can be read in five minutes or less, so it's a perfect bedtime story or recordable book! At home or at school, Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is an instant favorite! It will improve and maintain your child's understanding of the importance of helping others (while producing quite a few giggles in the process), and it has a loving and truthful message that will endure for a lifetime. This holiday season, show your child an easy way to spread kindness in the world. Order your copy today! * Perfect for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years old (preschool, pre-k,kindergarten, first grade and second grade) * Teachers, this book has a Lexile measure of 550L

The sun has set; the sky is dark.Bright stars shine in the night.It’s time to rest, to dream sweet dreams,then wake with morning’s light.The animals will slumber, too.Some near, some far away.How will they settle down to sleep?Each has a special way.Fourteen animals, including the cuddly koala, the hairy anteater, and the wise owl, are featured in this lyrical bedtime story about the unusual ways that animals sleep. Natural history notes explain how each animal sleeps, from the magnificent frigatebird, which naps while flying hundreds of feet above the sea, to the walrus, which sleeps with its tusks anchored in floating ice. Whimsical watercolors of dozing animals will help any weary child fall to sleep with a smile.

From the mysterious "Angel of Goliad" to the influential Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, the eleven women portrayed in this engaging book were indeed bold--breaking down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time. The second in a new state-by-state series for teen readers, Bold Women in Texas History revewals the feminine side of the Lone Star State's storied past. Within these pages are tales of fearless femmes who dared to dream and resolved to take action. Among them we meet Mollie Kirkland Bailey, circus owner and mother of nine, who served in the Civil War as both a nurse and a spy; "Brave Bessie" Coleman, who traveled to France to get the pilot's license that, because of her sex and her race, she was not allowed to earn in her home country; and Mildred "Babe" Zaharias, one of the greatest female athletes of all time.Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read. For readers young and old, Bold Women in Texas History proves what women can accomplish when they dare to be bold.

Territorial growth. Ancient conspiracies. The apocalypse is getting worse.Rockland Barkclay was saved and pulled into an alternate realm moments before his death. He thought that sacrificing himself would save the Grotto and give them a chance to prosper. He wasn’t expecting to open his eyes, reborn on the altar.Gaia has ordered the Golems to protect humanity, but their ‘protection’ against the environment is sending humanity to the brink of starvation. Rocky needs to find his family, and his only option is to search through survivors one-by-one. Every person saved increases the population of the Grotto, but is also another mouth to feed.After saving thousands and not finding a single familiar face, new intelligence reaches the Grotto: sending Rocky against a challenge that even the King of Apes couldn’t overcome.

The cheetah may be the fastest land mammal, but is it the fastest animal of all? Or does the award go to a soaring bird, slithering snake, or sailing fish? The fourteen animals presented in Who’s Faster? span a range of speeds, from the slow crawl of a sloth to the breakneck blur of the fastest animal in the world. With lyrical text, author Eileen Meyer describes each animal’s unique movement and then asks readers, “Who’s faster?” Kids won’t be able to stop turning the pages until they find out who’s fastest. Beautiful watercolors by award-winning illustrator Constance Bergum capture each animal’s graceful movement and include intricate details of hooves, whiskers, fins, and feathers. An appendix provides more information about each animal.