Books published by publisher Wheatmark

Do you like adventure stories? Are you curious? Do you think a bigfoot could possibly exist in some remote area of the planet? In Little Bigfoot Meets a Person, a curious little bigfoot who believes people exist and a curious young littlefoot, who is a bigfoot believer, meet on a trail in the shadows of the redwood forest. Their curiosity is satisfied, but one of them has a life-threatening experience. Educational A chapter book for young readers A field-tested and approved read-aloud selection, grades 1-6 Accurate descriptions of native plant and animal life A springboard for teaching/learning activities: discussion questions, vocabulary list, ideas for research and art projects

Luke is sure his martial arts training is worthless. That's why he quit. But when Dirk and his thugs move into his school, Luke quickly realizes that he may be the only one who can save Lucy, Chuck, and his other friends from their relentless and violent gang. Only Luke can make the ultimate decision to help his friends and stand up to the gang. It's a stark choice, and one he can't make alone.A Warrior's Soul is Luke's journey as he struggles to cope with the gang, teachers who don't understand the threat, disbelieving parents, and his own lack of confidence. Will he have the courage to return to the dojo and resume his training? Will he have the wisdom to know when to confront the gang?

When Ed Dodge was born in Salamanca, New York, nobody could have guessed the twists and turns his life would take. He spent much of his childhood in Angola, where his parents were missionaries. He suffered culture shock when he returned to America as a teenager, but went on to become a physician who worked in the United States and Africa at various stages of his career. Along the way he was a prison doctor, an emergency room physician, a public health director, a family doctor, a volunteer with Volunteer-in-Mission teams in Africa, and an adjunct professor of health.A few things remained constant: a love of family that took high priority during every stage of his career; a passion to work for people's well-being; and his search for spiritual meaning. In the process, he rediscovered the ancient spiritual truth that all of us have innate, God-given healing power if we don't sabotage it with negative thinking and unhealthy habits. Synthesizing all of this, he and a colleague recently cofounded the Family Wellness Institute to inspire and support healthy families.Ed's adventurous journey has spanned eight decades and counting. His story will inspire you to think about what you value most in your own life and pursue it for all it's worth.

Life is tough when you're four years old and your daddy is a soldier fighting in a far-away war. But Abigail finds a way to be brave when her grandmothers create a dinosaur costume using magical thread. With the dinosaur snapped to her green pajamas, she promptly names him Rumpus. Although Abigail's own ears don't hear as well as other children's, she quickly discovers that only she can hear the dinosaur's deep voice. Together they begin a year-long exploration of her grandparents's Texas ranch, where their adventures include bottle feeding a baby calf, learning the proper way to call an elk, and finding a suitable tail for a tailless monkey. Singing "Jesus Loves Me" gives the two friends courage while meeting a room full of wild animals. Explaining to Rumpus that Dear Lord is always with us, even though He is invisible, helps Abigail be brave. But will her friendship with Rumpus, and her belief in the Dear Lord be strong enough to comfort Abby the entire twelve months her daddy is away?

A mountain within the Land of Noso is coming to life. Pok'along, Ground Hog, Charlie, and Hoot once again accept the challenge to set things right. Their mission is to return to the Land of Noso and save it from total devastation. There's just one problem. To succeed, they must enlist the help of their old foe, Tarifess. Can they really control Tarifess? Can Pok'along and his friends figure out what's wrong with the mountain within Noso? Can it be stopped from destroying both Noso and the Valley of the Digadoos? The door into Noso is a one-way door. Can they find a way back, or are they really entering "the Land of No Return?"

Wheezy Tweet doesn't have an easy life. She lives in a foster home run by the tyrannical Mrs. Bodely; she suffers from multiple disabilities; and despite her many medications, she still sees monsters everywhere. To make matters worse, Wheezy's new boyfriend is turning into a dangerous were-crab, and her grandfather has been stolen and replaced with an endless nothing-along with much of the United States. Now it's up to Wheezy to stop them from taking the entire earth. Small and powerless she might be, but she has a cockroach named Forn Hall to mentor her, a few alien friends at the Stardust Hotel to assist her, and a boundless sense of optimism to keep her going when everything seems hopeless. Can Wheezy Tweet save the universe ... again? Author Bio Ralph Bourne taught special education for twenty-seven years. He has written several musical plays, including Calliope and Moses Leads the Children. He is also the author of Don't Believe It, Martha and The Unfortunate Crack in the Universe, another Wheezy Tweet adventure.

Have you ever had to show courage when something difficult happens and you have no idea what to do?That's exactly how Kenzie felt when her daddy was deployed, until . . .In addition to a story of resilience, Kenzie's Courage includes an Emotional Toolbox containing strategies to support families in transition and loss.About the AuthorThroughout her life, Theresa (Terry) Sonnleitner has worked steadfastly on behalf of children through education and leadership. Terry has worked as a teacher, school principal, and mentor to University of Arizona student teachers. She has focused her efforts on effectively building strong bonds with all who impact a student's life.Her work to promote literacy has been recognized by the International Reading Association's Nila Banton Smith Award, and by the Tucson Area Reading Council's Celebrate Literacy Award. The state of Arizona presented Terry with the Circle of Honor Award for her outstanding educational leadership.Raised in a US Navy family with four siblings, she understands firsthand the effects of deployment, especially its impact upon her family. Terry lives in Tucson with her husband, Richard, and loves having her two children, their spouses, and four grandchildren living nearby.Martha Damek has a passion for shaping the hearts and minds of young children through teaching, modeling, and guiding. An educator for over thirty-five years, Martha has held numerous positions, including early childhood teacher, elementary school teacher, special education teacher, and student teacher supervisor. She currently serves the students of Tucson Unified School District as a school guidance counselor and has gained first-hand experience while counseling students on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base. During her years at Davis Monthan, she acquired a vast knowledge of military culture and experience that helped her to provide culturally relevant interventions in order to best serve military families.Martha currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, Keith. They have one son, Ryan, who is also an educator.Sharon Loeff studied fine arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Following graduation, she created Shopworks, Inc., an industrial design and retail consultancy that involves every aspect of shopping center management, leasing, retailing, merchandising, and design.In 2009, her daughter unearthed Sharon's art portfolio and questioned why her artistic skills had been placed on hold. This insightful question reignited Sharon's passion for art and unleashed her artistic expression which has since been shared in art exhibits and in published book illustrations. Her talent, dedication, and commitment to Kenzie's Courage serve as her gifts to children.Sharon lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her family.

Don't read TO your child, read WITH your child The most innovative new series of children's literature in years, Hop the Adventuresome Bunny actually grows with your child! Our hero, Hop, takes your child on tours of America's cherished natural parks, and each spread of these brilliantly illustrated books marries basic sentences for beginning readers with narratives that parents (or older siblings) can use to elaborate on each topic. These books are perfect for pre-schoolers, new readers, and advanced learners, making them as flexible and fun as they are educational and enjoyable. Board the Train with Hop and begin your adventure!