Books published by publisher Trails Books

From astronauts to athletes, you'll meet 55 special people, either born or raised in Wisconsin, that made a difference in our world. A who's who'' of famous Wisconsinites, this book is sure to educate and entertain. Read about Georgia O'Keefe, Golda Meir, Harry Houdini, Liberace, and Aldo Leopold. A photo accompanies each biography. Written for the fourth grade level.

Discover Iowa from A to Z!The alphabet is your guide to exploring the Hawkeye State in this colorful, beautifully illustrated work. Elements from Iowa's past and present are blended together to create a delightful text that will educate and entertain children and adults alike. Each letter is also illustrated with a sign for the hearing impaired. This full-color volume is designed for the third and fourth grade reading level.

Delightful illustrations show the everyday experiences of kids all over the Badger State. Children can count cows with Courtney, discover the Dells with David, and make maple syrup with Megan as they discover the wonder and magic of day-to-day life in Wisconsin. In this charming alphabet book, which includes a collection of fun facts, children can learn the ABC's of Wisconsin, and adults will enjoy sharing the experience with them.

This book recounts the big themes and the poignant stories that make Wisconsin's past meaningful. Author Norman K. Risjord takes us from the reign of the giant glaciers, through the colorful years of exploration, fur trade and lumbering, to the political heyday of Fighting Bob La Follette and modern times. Useful Travelers' Guides detail historic destinations, giving wandering historians the information they need to explore the Badger State's vibrant past.

Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor -- bachelor bulldog, that is -- who lives in a very comfortable mansion without a care in the world. He's a lovable curmudgeon who, like W.C. Fields, has a distinct disaffection for children. His only companion is his faithful butler, Peeves, who sees to Mugsy's every worldly need. The romantic interest in our story is supplied by Mugsy's ladyfriend, the elegant and available Miss Margaret Dogmont. As our story unfolds, Mugsy's perfectly insulated bachelor life is put in double jeapordy when his adorable niece and nephew arrive for an unexpected Christmas visit. Although the intractable Mugsy informs them in no uncertain terms that his routine will not be altered -- Christmas or no! -- he is in for a rather rude awakening! This Christmas cult classic returns to print in a deluxe clothbound edition sure to delight a whole new generation of children from the ages of two to two hundred!

Buy three books for the price of 2 in this young adult, noir fantasy series that takes you deep into the dark heart of psychics, killers, and kids.Book 2: In A Blackened Sky Where Dreams Collide. Sixteen your old psychic Miki Radicci promised she would stay out of trouble, but when the Elite Group knocks on her door and asks her to join them in bringing killers to justice, she just can’t say no. Not only will she learn more about her psychic ability, she will also be able to speak for the victims. Miki soon gets more than she bargained for after discovering the mysterious practices of the Elite Group. Will it all be worth it to catch a killer of families while also solving a mystery that has been haunting her psychic visions all her life? Or will it all get her killed. Book 3: Blood Like Cherry Ice. An average night with her best friend Corey turns for the worst when they bump into Ethan Weisz, leader of the Separatist organization American Strong. Weisz places Corey in a coma, but no one believes that he could accomplish such a fantastical scene of violence. Plus no one saw Weisz at the scene of the crime or the use of his psychic power. Except Miki. She dives deep into the hate culture that spreads through the homeless of Manhattan to the outskirts of New Jersey in effort to avenge Corey. Miki could swim so deep in hate that it might put her psychic ability to the test and change her in ways where there is no turning back. Book 4: Surly Girly. Miki Radicci is back on assignment for Elite, a group of psychics that help law enforcement. She’s asked to experience the death of a burnt body. This time police are not involved. The Board of Directors behind Tel-Com, the corporation that funds Elite, is the client. She soon discovers that they have no interest in the burnt body but who the body saw at the time of his/her death: a twelve year old Japanese girl. Does the client want the little girl dead or are they trying to help her? And why is she so important? Not taking any chances, Miki finds the mysterious little girl and protects while being hunted down by a trio of dangerous sisters who have a paranormal way with fire.

Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor -- bachelor bulldog, that is -- who lives in a very comfortable mansion without a care in the world. He's a lovable curmudgeon who, like W.C. Fields, has a distinct disaffection for children. His only companion is his faithful butler, Peeves, who sees to Mugsy's every worldly need. The romantic interest in our story is supplied by Mugsy's ladyfriend, the elegant and available Miss Margaret Dogmont. As our story unfolds, Mugsy's perfectly insulated bachelor life is put in double jeapordy when his adorable niece and nephew arrive for an unexpected Christmas visit. Although the intractable Mugsy informs them in no uncertain terms that his routine will not be altered -- Christmas or no! -- he is in for a rather rude awakening! This Christmas cult classic returns to print in a deluxe clothbound edition sure to delight a whole new generation of children from the ages of two to two hundred!