Books in American Dream Series series

As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly at war with one another over trade, borders, and religious differences. Beginning in 1689, their conflicts in Europe spread across the Atlantic to America. Over the next seventy years, competing European powers would battle for control of the New World. The winner would take the prize -- all of North America.Struggle for a Continent tells the riveting story of the French and Indian Wars seventy-four years of fighting that determined the destiny of the future United States. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council

Raider is almost killed boarding the LIGHTNING to save Rosie from the cruel Captain Lawrence, who has kidnapped, tormented and imprisoned her. Rosie nurses his wounds and tries to forget his surprising kiss, while she prays for his life and for her own strength to resist him. For she knows there's no room in his life for love. Too soon this brash and charming privateer must return to the danger and excitement of the war at sea, taking with him Rosie's heart and his own silent passion for her, and all is complicated by the appearance of the notorious prate Jean Laffite.

When Raider takes Rosie to England she finds no living kin-and long buried family secrets. When Raider offers to take Rosie to New Orleans, she sees no other option. But it is a journey that brings her closer than ever to the daring buccaneer who has captured her heart yet farther from the romantic dream that torments her. As the war rages at sea, Rosie once again watches Raider sail into battle, driven by the obsession that consumes him, and taking with him the love that has become the very soul of Rosie's life.

Insects take center stage in this follow-up to the wildly popular, Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant). Whether you love bugs or hate'em you won't be able to resist chanting this rowdy text. Bold and clever illustrations turn creepy-crawlies into hilarious, endearing creatures that will make even the most hardened non-bug-lover laugh and loud. And budding entomologists will love the end matter, chock-full of factual information about insects.

This hilarious fish chant has had fish lovers laughing since 2004 when the hardcover was released. Now available in paperback, the jaunty text begs to be chanted out loud. Wacky, bold illustrations add even more humor, yet accurately depict dozens of freshwater fish. This unique concept teaches kids the names of fish in an entertaining way. This picture book is more than just laugh-out-loud fun. Four pages of fact-filled end matter provide lots of information to satisfy teachers, parents and kids who want more, more, more! Even non-fish lovers will giggle their way through this book. The interactive chant and repetition of words is perfect for classrooms, storytime read-alouds or for bedtime!

A biography of the Scottish immigrant who became the richest man in the world for his time, due to his involvements in the railroad, telegraph, iron, and steel; and who before he died disposed of the bulk of his fortune in philanthropic ways, feeling that a man who died with his fortune intact died disgraced.A biography of the Scottish immigrant who became the richest man in the world for his time, due to his involvements in the railroad, telegraph, iron, and steel

This hilarious fish chant has had fish lovers laughing since 2004 when the hardcover was released. Now available in paperback, the jaunty text begs to be chanted out loud. Wacky, bold illustrations add even more humor, yet accurately depict dozens of freshwater fish. This unique concept teaches kids the names of fish in an entertaining way. This picture book is more than just laugh-out-loud fun. Four pages of fact-filled end matter provide lots of information to satisfy teachers, parents and kids who want more, more, more! Even non-fish lovers will giggle their way through this book. The interactive chant and repetition of words is perfect for classrooms, storytime read-alouds or for bedtime!

Mexico, 1814, sixteen-year-old Rosie's world changes when her father's saloon is burned and her father killed. Alone, without family, home or livelihood, Rosie has no chose but to go with Raider Lyons, the young sea captain who rescued her from the fire. As American privateers and the British Navy battle one another on the high seas, Raider chases the brutal British captain who kidnapped his brother. Rosie, swept up in Raider's obsession is caught in a dangerous and merciless war at sea and in a relentless battle against the growing passions within her heart.