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Natalie M. Rosinsky grew up in one “neighborhood” of books and now lives in another. Her childhood home in New York City was on an inner-city block made famous in Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; today, Natalie and her family live in Mankato, Minnesota, on the Big Hill of Maude Hart Lovelace’s Betsy-Tacy series. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Brooklyn College, Natalie taught high school English and reading. She earned master’s and doctorate degrees in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Natalie has been a college professor, authoring a best-selling academic book and articles, and a corporate trainer/instructional designer. Since 1994, Natalie has written over 100 nonfiction articles, activities, and books for children and young adults. In 2000, her piece about puzzles in Cricket magazine, “No Cross Words Allowed,” won the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Merit Award for the year’s best nonfiction article. In 2004, her article about forensic science in Odyssey magazine, “‘Facing’ Jack the Ripper: Forensics Then and Now,” was awarded a letter of merit in SCBWI’s annual competition. Natalie’s biography of Northern Paiute leader Sarah Winnemucca was honored by the Western Writers of America as a finalist in the 2007 Spur Award competition for juvenile nonfiction. Sarah Winnemucca: Scout, Activist, and Teacher also represented the state of Nevada at the 2006 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. This biography was named one of 2006’s best books for children by the Bank Street College of Education. Natalie has written science picture books and chapter books on holidays, money, hospitals, Native American tribes, ranchos, the Vietnam War era, and more fascinating science. Her longer works for older readers include a book about mysterious Jack the Ripper and biographies of popular author and storyteller Amy Tan and scientific genius Sir Isaac Newton. His complex life story reveals that this famous figure remained unknown in many ways. Natalie enjoys writing so much that she is completing a series of books to |
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The Kent State Shootings On May 4, 1970, violence on the campus of Kent State University shook an entire nation. Learn what led up to the Kent State shootings and how the tragedies of that day unfolded. Discover how these shocking events affected the course of the Vietnam War. Find out what questions remain about the shootings and how they continue to influence people today. |
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The Draft Lottery Drafting young men into military service was a major controversy of the Vietnam War. Learn about the draft, including what happened to draftees and those who resisted or opposed the draft. Find out about the lottery system which was supposed to make the draft more fair. Discover how and why the draft lottery continues to affect some people and stir questions today. |
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Write Your Own Graphic Novel Are you ready to get the big picture about writing? Today's authors sometimes use pictures as well as words to tell stories in graphic novels. Many writers create their own images for graphic novels, but other writers work with artists to craft these high-interest, exciting tales. Learn how to write your own graphic novel—either by yourself or with an artist—through brainstorming and other activities in this book. Be inspired by examples taken from adventures, legends, science fiction, fantasies, and fairy tales written as graphic novels. Discover how nonfiction such as autobiography, history, and science are also part of the popular world of graphic novels. This book will help you find your own creative path as a graphic novelist. Awards |
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Sir Isaac Newton: Isaac Newton was a scientific genius whose discoveries changed the way people thought about the world. Among his many accomplishments, he researched and proved universal principles about how gravity, force, and motion work and are related. Yet underneath Newton's public image as a genius was a man with real problems and failings—a complicated, sometimes unpleasant person whose interests and desires did not always match his legend. Read this biography to discover some of Newton's secrets and learn how his troubled boyhood shaped a great man who in some ways still remains unknown today. |
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Write Your Own Autobiography Take an eye-opening look at yourself - inside and out. Knowing yourself is important as you write your own autobiography. The writing process will help you explore and explain what you see inside yourself. And it may even change your life! Awards |
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Write Your Own Folktale Your imagination will be your bridge into the worldwide tradition of folktales. Long before stories were written down, storytellers spoke, sang, and chanted tales to delight listeners and teach children good behavior. Whether they cause laughter or tears, all folktales communicate values. This book will help you share your own wit and wisdom in a compelling way. Awards |
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Write Your Own Legend The bold and daring heroes of legends are probably based on real people. Their adventures, battles, and romances all have roots in history. Yet the many tales told and written about legendary figures frequently add magical, mysterious elements to their lives and deeds. You can venture into this exciting world, too. Awards |
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Write Your Own Biography Biographies take readers on journeys through the lives of other people. They may be famous people from the distant past or someone in your own family or community. This book is the key that will help you unlock and explain the mysteries of someone else's life. Examples from numerous books, along with tips from published authors, will help you along on this adventure of a lifetime. Awards |
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Write Your Own Myth For thousands of years, people around the world have sought answers to the great mysteries of life. How did the world begin? Why are there stars in the sky? What happens after death? Seeking answers, they told stories about gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, spirits and fantastic creatures. These stories became the heart of the world's many mythologies and religions. You, too, can write your own myth! This book will help you with brainstorming and writing activities to sharpen your skills. Tips from famous authors and numerous examples from their works will also aid you as you join the grand tradition of mythmaking. Awards |
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Write Your Own Tall Tale Tall tales are chock full of heroes whose impossible exploits often explain America's landscape. Their incredible adventures will leave you grinning. Some of the larger-than-life characters in these whoppers are based on real people, while others spring from the imaginations of writes just like you. Learn how to dig into your imagination to create stories as amazing as the Grand Canyon and as funny as a six-toed snake! This book will help you will write your own tall tale. It contains brainstorming and training activites to sharpen your writing skills and tips and examples from famous authors. Awards |
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Write Your Own Fairy Tale Fairy tales transport readers to magical places where good battles evil and heroic deeds are done. Fantastic creatures inhabit these fairy-tale worlds, where supernatural events happen during everyday life. Someone often lives happily ever after in these enchanting tales, but what makes the character happy can be surprising. This book contains brainstorming and training activities that will work like a charm to sharpen your writing skills. Advice from famous authors and examples from their work will help you cast a spell over readers as you write your own fairy tale. Awards |
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Millions of people each year visit the black granite Vietnam Veterans Memorial in |
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Amy Tan: Author and Storyteller Discover how world-famous author Amy Tan became a writer, triumphing over a sometimes difficult childhood. Learn the stories behind her award-winning, popular novels and picture books. Amy Tan’s works appeal to all ages as they touch upon universal experiences and emotions while describing Chinese and Chinese-American culture. Find out how this author lives life with zest, enthusiasm, and compassion as she continues to delight readers and listeners. |
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California Ranchos America's first cowboys were the vaqueros who worked on California and other Southwestern ranchos. Learn more about this way of life, which flourished between 1821 and 1848. Discover the dangers and delights that girls and boys, women and men experienced on the ranchos as, over time, three different countries claimed California. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs highlight events in this book. |
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Sarah Winnemucca: Scout, Activist, and Teacher Born into the Northern Paiute tribe, daring Sarah Winnemucca scouted during wartime and became a writer and spokesperson for her people. She spoke out against the mistreatment of Native Americans. On the Paiutes' behalf, she met with President Rutherford B. Hayes and lectured about her people's needs and way of life. She wrote a book about the Paiutes in 1883, and later opened an unusual school for Native American children. Sarah Winnemucca's personal strengths created a legacy that some Nothern Paiutes scorned, but which ultimately benefitted her people. Rare archival photographs and other materials illustrate the life story of this remarkable woman. Awards |
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The Arapaho and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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The Chumash and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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The Creek and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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The Ojibwe and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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The Powhatan and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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The Wampanaog and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. |
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Passover Special foods and an ancient story—why are they important during Passover? Discover the origins of this holiday and how it is celebrated around the world. Learn the symbolism and significance of common holiday traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Presidents' Day How did two holidays become one? Discover the origins of this holiday. Learn the symbolism and significance of common holiday traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Juneteenth Freedom—it's even sweeter on June 19th! Discover why this day is important in American history and how it became a holiday. Learn the symbolism and significance of its traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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