Books published by publisher Mill City Press, Inc.

Can you imagine being able to feel exactly what someone is feeling, whether or not you can see them? Sixteen-year-old Blake possesses this ability. He feels the emotions of those around him and has been able to since he was quite young. One day while walking to the store, he feels something that he cannot describe. He encounters a whole new world--and an agency that recognizes his ability. Does he get involved with this supernatural universe, or does he let these powers fight with each other?

Karen Newman White's fascination with wetlands began early with a small swamp full of tadpoles and pussywillows that just had to be explored on her way home from school. Today, setting out the mist nets in early morning gives her the opportunity to enter into the world of wetlands and prairies and to watch the unfolding days stretch into seasons. Observing the interactions within the natural world has created the desire to share these wonders with everyone and inspires her artwork. Teaching children and young adults about our connection to the earth began with her family. She then spent several years on the staff at the Plano Independent School District Environmental Learning Center and now enjoys here work as a volunteer nature interpreter and bird bander at the Heard Natural History Museum and Sanctuary.

Greg Smith, super neat All-American boy is bullied by Rocco Hardknuckle, square-jawed, self-proclaimed king of all hills. By chance and by wit however, our hero bests the bully at every turn. Rocco sets himself up for one well-deserved pratfall after another. At the end, however, Rocco's sensitivity toward others is softened by the coming together of Flops, his beagle puppy, a turtle named Tubby, and a pickup basketball game. The backdrop for the story is the WWII, "Home Front" and the fractured society spawned by the chaos of this tragic war. A serious side of this story occurs when Greg becomes a pen pal of a bomber pilot. The pilot is shot down and becomes MIA. On the same day of learning this dreadful news, he is shocked to discover his all-time favorite teacher, and his pen pal pilot are engaged!

Conor and the Crossworlds: Surviving an Altered World, is the third novel in this popular five book YA fantasy adventure series. Conor's girlfriend, Janine, is introduced in this installment. She becomes an important player for the Crossworlds as the Keeper of the Keys - she alone can hold the Five Keys of the Creators as she and Conor travel through the Crossworlds to collect them.

Show children this book, and you'll see that they immediately wonder, "What's a Crost?" The process of unraveling the mystery takes children on an inquisitive journey of observation, explanation, interpretation, and then confirmation. The building of the new word "Crost" and the associated question solving, directly relates to the learning process of letter placement and their connection to specific shapes. The reveal walks each child through common and concrete facts which leads to a knowing, while also expanding creative thought and gradually understanding the similarities and differences regarding the primary shapes. The complete resolution of the question, "What a Crost?" is revealed while imparting basic information with a different twist and new approach while encouraging learning through expanded and creative thinking.

The Gift of Manners curriculum is a fun and easy way to encourage good manners and build self-esteem in children from second to fifth grade. It includes the building of character; seeing the harm in bullying; knowing the importance of magical power words and many other valuable topics, such as- - The proper way to enter a room - The correct way to set a table - The importance of smiles, handshakes and eye contact - The importance of Respect - The importance of thank you notes and how to write them This curriculum contains eleven lessons and can be geared to individuals, small groups, or a classroom setting. Those who would benefit from The Gift of Manners are as follows: - Schools - After-school programs - Summer camps - Individual children - School systems - PTO'S - Home school situations Roleplaying, games, activity sheets, and puzzles are also included in the lessons. A student book with all activities is also available. If this whets your interest, The Gift of Manners curriculum might be the answer for which you have been looking!