Books published by publisher Wisdom Editions

In 1967, the largest cave search in US history unfolded in historic Hannibal, Missouri, the boyhood home of author Mark Twain. Three modern day Tom Sawyers, with no caving expertise but an abundance of bravado, made Hannibal ground zero for a terrifying calamity that would leave its traumatic mark for half a century. Joel Hoag, his brother Billy, and their friend Craig Dowell vanished after exploring a vast and complex maze cave system that had been exposed by highway construction. Fifty years later, their fate remains the ultimate unsolved mystery.

Over the last ten to twenty years, a lot of progress has been made in understanding brain development. There is still a lot to be learned, but much of what has been discovered remains in scholarly journals inaccessible to many parents. This book provides basic, up-to-date information about brain development that is concise, easy to read and full of helpful advice to parents who want to raise positive, happy children.

“Awesome Kindness” is a story about two friends who create their own joy and strengthen the confidence of one another. In their eyes, their friend is the best person in the world. This belief allows them to ignore the negativity of the world. So when Kennedy comes along with her bullying behavior, Jaylen and Langston just ignore the meanness and respond with unexpected kindness.Their loving and positive response causes Kennedy to briefly pause and look at her own actions. She is able to recognize that her meanness is a habit she learned from her brother. A behavior she doesn’t like to experience. The wall of meanness melts away when she chooses to be vulnerable in the safety of her friends. Together they sing, dance, and create more joy in their world.“Awesome Kindness” offers a Word Power and Turning a Phrase section to build vocabulary and explain literary concepts. The virtues practice page suggests the daily practice of virtues to strengthen positive responses from children in all situations.

“Calvin: Baseball's Last Dinosaur” is the story of Calvin Griffith, who was rescued from poverty and adopted by his uncle (Hall of Famer Clark Griffith) and went on to become owner of the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins. Calvin's life included friendships with many greats of the game and figures in American history from the 1920s through the 1980s. The Griffith family operation would see many highs and lows, finally succumbing to the corporate-driven economic realities of modern sports. But Calvin, in his characteristically-unvarnished fashion, wouldn't go without giving his version with the help of Jon Kerr of how baseball and the world changed.

Over the last ten to twenty years, a lot of progress has been made in understanding brain development. There is still a lot to be learned, but much of what has been discovered remains in scholarly journals inaccessible to many parents. This book provides basic, up-to-date information about brain development that is concise, easy to read and full of helpful advice to parents who want to raise positive, happy children.

The Jungle Kings’ characters, Bentley and Carson, are unlikely friends, an elephant calf and a lion cub. They are first startled by the appearance of one another but curiosity causes them to forge a friendship as they play and learn about each other. At days end, Bentley returns home to find the elephant herd is anxious and fearful. A dangerous pride of lions paces nearby. The herd gathers together protecting their young when suddenly a lion cub, Carson, slides into the circle. The adults of the herd are astonished that little Bentley welcomes this cub. The lions are afraid for the young cub, Carson, as he skitters through the huge feet of the herd. The two friends beg the adults to accept their friendship. After consultation, things change for the community and the herd and the pride learn to live in harmony. Jungle Kings offers a "Word Power" and "Turning a Phrase" section to build vocabulary and explain literary concepts. The consultation practice invites families to have conversations that lead to understanding and possible change.

“Awesome Kindness” is a story about two friends who create their own joy and strengthen the confidence of one another. In their eyes, their friend is the best person in the world. This belief allows them to ignore the negativity of the world. So when Kennedy comes along with her bullying behavior, Jaylen and Langston just ignore the meanness and respond with unexpected kindness. Their loving and positive response causes Kennedy to briefly pause and look at her own actions. She is able to recognize that her meanness is a habit she learned from her brother. A behavior she doesn’t like to experience. The wall of meanness melts away when she chooses to be vulnerable in the safety of her friends. Together they sing, dance, and create more joy in their world. “Awesome Kindness” offers a Word Power and Turning a Phrase section to build vocabulary and explain literary concepts. The virtues practice page suggests the daily practice of virtues to strengthen positive responses from children in all situations.

The Jungle Kings’ characters, Bentley and Carson, are unlikely friends, an elephant calf and a lion cub. They are first startled by the appearance of one another but curiosity causes them to forge a friendship as they play and learn about each other. At days end, Bentley returns home to find the elephant herd is anxious and fearful. A dangerous pride of lions paces nearby. The herd gathers together protecting their young when suddenly a lion cub, Carson, slides into the circle. The adults of the herd are astonished that little Bentley welcomes this cub. The lions are afraid for the young cub, Carson, as he skitters through the huge feet of the herd. The two friends beg the adults to accept their friendship. After consultation, things change for the community and the herd and the pride learn to live in harmony. Jungle Kings offers "Word Power" and "Turning a Phrase" sections to build vocabulary and explain literary concepts. The consultation practice invites families to have conversations that lead to understanding and possible change.

“Calvin: Baseball's Last Dinosaur” is the story of Calvin Griffith, who was rescued from poverty and adopted by his uncle (Hall of Famer Clark Griffith) and went on to become owner of the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins. Calvin's life included friendships with many greats of the game and figures in American history from the 1920s through the 1980s. The Griffith family operation would see many highs and lows, finally succumbing to the corporate-driven economic realities of modern sports. But Calvin, in his typically-unvarnished fashion and with Jon Kerr’s help, wouldn't go without giving his version of how baseball and the world changed.