Books published by publisher Rowe Publishing and Design

Henrietta never liked history. But on a late summer day in 1932, she and her sometimes annoying little sister Irma Jean, hear an exciting true story from their artist friend, Maude Mitchell-a story that takes them back in time 75 years. In 1856, Maude's father, William Mitchell, came from Connecticut to support the Free State cause in Kansas. William and his sister Agnes hid runaway slaves in their cabin, including Jesse and Abby, two slave children who'd been cruelly separated from their mother. Henrietta had learned about the Underground Railroad at school, but she never realized how dangerous it was for everyone involved. But what has slavery got to do with the family secret and Aunt Jo being mad at her parents? As the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, Henrietta discovers a surprise from the past that nobody dreamed was possible.Illustrated with graphite pencil, Dawn of Day is a historical fiction book based on actual people, places, and events in Kansas history. Dawn of Day is the story of Wabaunsee County, Kansas, and its ties to bleeding Kansas and the Underground Railroad (UGRR), featuring the Mitchell family in particular. It covers the time from 1856 to 1932. Dawn of Day provides discussion questions and activities related to the book and for further study.

One little girl who is in love with the color PINK and all things "girly" discovers her love of karate and how fun it can be to try something new and different. With the help of her parents and karate instructor, she learns that if she tries her best, she can do anything!This whimsically illustrated book was created to inspire young girls to create new goals for themselves and to understand that they are capable of trying and excelling at anything that boys can do. With determination and encouragement, a child can do anything they set their mind to while laying the foundation for a successful future. As a mother of two, the author has seen her daughters gain confidence, respect and discipline through their study of karate. Karate is just one example of how children can strive for excellence in everything they do.

In this beautifully illustrated story a boy follows his dream, using nothing but imagination and a marvelous morphing mat to brave the ocean, see the savannah, and make friends with an African elephant. The message? Read to awaken your dreams. Imagine, and make it happen. Excerpt: As he hides from the hail in his marvelous dome an elephant suddenly enters his home! He’s only a baby, not even one year. Feeling lost and alone, he’s quaking with fear.Jamie's Journey Series: Jamie's Journey: The Savannah (Book 1) Jamie's Journey: The Mountain (Book 2) Susan M. Ebbers former teacher, principal, and summer-camp program director, is an educational consultant and author focusing on linguistic awareness and vocabulary growth. As a curriculum author, she created Power Readers and Supercharged Readers, as well as Vocabulary through Morphemes, published by Cambium Learning. Cory Godbey has illustrated picture books, covers, and other projects for clients such as Harper Collins, Random House, Marvel, and The Jim Henson Co. He has worked on animated shorts and commercials with clients including Microsoft Zune and the documentary film The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. Cory seeks to tell stories with his work.

What might happen if you decide your nose is where beans want to hide? Find out one possibility as Grandpa recalls his personal experience as a young boy! The idea for this funny, frolicking story came from a young friend of the author who happened to have a close encounter with a bean. This whimsically illustrated book will have all young children giggling.

“There are many changes coming, and you must be prepared. There is nothing that you need to fear. There is nothing you have ever had; there is nothing you will ever lose.”So said the Eighty-Second Regime of Light Workers, a collective of four different personalities from the spirit world who communicated this book through Julie MacDonald and dictated to Yves Nazon. Revealing exciting truths about the nature of the soul, the Eighty-Second Regime of Light Workers present an empowering way to view consciousness changes in this new era; and are a powerful wake-up call to our consumerist society. According to this group of beings, the information contained in this book is meant to meet each reader wherever they are in their own spiritual development, be they novice or experienced and help to bring them to the next step of their own growth, unfoldment, evolution, and subsequently, to the next step of evolution for human consciousness itself.

Echoes of Kansas Past: More Than Just History in the Making “Grandpa Andrews says to know how another person feels, you have to walk a mile in his moccasins,” Jack said. “And the time machine will let people do that,” Mollie said. Travel back in time with fourth grade twins, Jack and Mollie, in this illustrated chapter book and meet those who are now part of Kansas history. Go with the twins as they travel through time and find themselves “walking in the moccasins of others.” Among their experiences: living as Kanza Indians in 1620, riding an orphan train where new parents await the children, hiding with other scared runaway slaves in a dark cellar and meeting Abraham Lincoln, witnessing discrimination as first grade classmates of Langston Hughes in a non-integrated school, arriving at Fort Riley where they meet Comanche, the famous horse of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, again becoming Indian children in the harsh early days of the Haskell University, and attending a dance where they hear the first ever rendition of the state song, “Home on the Range.”

When the Creator gave the Cherokee people a beautiful island with everything they could ever need, it came with only one rule - to take care of the land and the animals living there. But, what happens when the children decide to play instead of taking care of their responsibilities? The Land of the Great Turtles is a colorful and fun retelling of a well-known Cherokee story, meant to be read aloud - to continue the age-old tradition of sharing between generations.

"Abilene is just another small town," Little Ike told himself, "no different from all the others that dot the plains." But it had not always been that way. This beautifully illustrated book about Eisenhower's youth is more than a children's picture book. It is filled with the rich biography of one of America's most remembered presidents. Included is a section for older readers taking a deeper look into his entire career plus helpful references and Internet links for further research. We are certain that Little Ike will become a highly regarded piece of presidential heritage about Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States.

In this beautifully illustrated story a boy follows his dream, using nothing but imagination and a marvelous morphing mat to brave the ocean, see the savannah, and make friends with an African elephant. The message? Read to awaken your dreams. Imagine, and make it happen. Excerpt: As he hides from the hail in his marvelous dome an elephant suddenly enters his home! He’s only a baby, not even one year. Feeling lost and alone, he’s quaking with fear.