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"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France
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Series & Nonfiction Titles

Kids Making a Difference for Animals ASPCA by Nancy Furstinger
“ASPCA Kids: Kids Making a Difference for Animals” (ASPCA/Wiley) 
Read about kids just like you who are making a difference in the lives of animals every day; then learn what you can do to help make the world a better place for furry, feathered, and finned friends. Hardcover - Ages 9-12  Nominated Best Children’s Book by Dog Writers Association of America

Incredible Rescues by Nancy Furstinger
“Incredible Rescues” (Sundance)
Read some amazing stories about daring rescues by people and animals that will enthrall and inspire you! In dangerous situations--when split seconds mattered--the actions of these heroes saved lives.

Women and Leadership by Nancy Furstinger
“Women and Leadership” (Rosen Publishing)
Booklist
This title is an inspiring look at great female leaders of the past and present, and the qualities they have all shared. Further, readers will be enlightened by lessons of what makes someone a leader as well as how leadership styles differ between men and women. This book is indispensable for all young women looking to make their mark on the world.

Folk Heroes: Davy Crockett by Nancy Furstinger
“Folk Heroes: Davy Crockett” 
(Weigl Educational Publishers)
An introduction to the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, frontier settler, congressman, and defender at the siege of the Alamo.

Great White Shark by Nancy Furstinger
"Great White Shark" (Abdo) 
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the great white shark and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text.

Let Freedom Ring: The Boston Tea Party by Nancy Furstinger
“Let Freedom Ring: The Boston Tea Party” (Capstone Press)
"Readers of this high interest, easy-to-read non-fiction book will readily understand how Americans were led to fight the Revolutionary War. Sidebars, a timeline, map, glossary and added sources increase the appeal of the book."--Children's Literature

National Wonders: Everglades by Nancy Furstinger
“National Wonders: Everglades” 
(Weigh Educational Publishers)
"This book considers the pros and cons of people altering the flow of water around the Everglades. Highly recommended for classrooms and libraries." --Children's Literature   

From Sea to Shining Sea: Connecticut by Nancy Furstinger
“From Sea to Shining Sea: Connecticut” (Grolier Publishing)
Put kids on the road to discovery. For an armchair tour of the U.S., from sea to shining sea, nothing beats these marvelous books - except maybe a tour guide!

Smartest Animals: Dogs by Nancy Furstinger
"The Smartest Animals: Dogs" (Abdo)
School Library Journal
ABDO's "The Smartest Animals" goes even further with text analysis, offering multiple paths to analyze the information presented, with strong Common Core potential.


Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about dogs, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts.

Great White Shark by Nancy Furstinger
"The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids" (Sky Pony Press)
Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids will have curious readers saying “Oh, wow!” as they turn the pages and read through the 1,500 facts inside. Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights. 


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"Helper Robots" (Lerner) 
Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment.
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Child's World
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12 Story Library

"Animal Engineers" (Focus Readers)

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"The Animal Files" (Focus Readers)

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"Animal Olympics" (Child's World)

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"Amazing Reptiles” (Abdo)

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“Animal Predators” (Child’s World)

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"Back from the Brink” (12 Story Library)
School Library Journal
Smooth writing avoids the sensationalism that the topic sometimes engenders, and headlinelike chapter titles add appeal. VERDICT Robust selections.
Booklist
The text flows well and includes solid, brief introductions to the animals' endangerment or near extinction as well as its more hopeful recent past. An attractive addition to library collections. 

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"Cats” 4 titles (The Child's World)

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"Cats" and "Dogs" (Abdo/Checkerboard Library)

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"Cities" (Abdo/Checkerboard Library)

Bangkok by Nancy Furstinger
Chicago by Nancy Furstinger
Bejing by Nancy Furstinger
Dallas by Nancy Furstinger
Boston by Nancy Furstinger
Hong Kong by Nancy Furstinger
Buenos Aires by Nancy Furstinger
Jerusalem by Nancy Furstinger
Cairo by Nancy Furstinger
Las Angeles by Nancy Furstinger

"Crazy Animal Facts" (Capstone Press)

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“Endangered Animals” (Child’s World)

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"Shapes" (Child's World)

Shapes: Cones by Nancy Furstinger
Shapes: Spheres by Nancy Furstinger
Shapes: Cubes by Nancy Furstinger
Shapes: Cylinders by Nancy Furstinger
Shapes: Prisms by Nancy Furstinger
Shapes: Pyramids by Nancy Furstinger

“Super-Incredible Animals” (12 Story Library)
Booklist
Insatiable animal lovers will be pleased by the browser-friendly format and bevy of incredible critters.

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“Today’s 12 Hottest Movie Superstars” (Peterson Publishing Co.)
School Library Journal
Browsers will appreciate reading about celebrities. Brief biographies include sidebars containing quick facts and statistics, while high-quality cover and interior photos enhance the books' appealing layouts

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"Crazy for Canines: The Ultimate Dog Audiobook” (Drive2Learn)

“Get Ready for Social Studies: Geography” (McGraw-Hill)

“New Frontiers” (Harcourt)

“Sheep to Scarf” (Pearson Learning Group)
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 I also write books for the educational market, including:

“Content Readers” (4 books) Grade 2 (Pearson)

“Intervention Readers” (10 books) Grade 3 (Harcourt)

"It's All Animals" (7 books) hi/low Grades 1-3 (High Noon Books)

“Kaleidoscope Readers” (23 books) Grades 6-8 (McGraw-Hill)

“Rainbow” and “Trophies” (20 decodable books) Grade 1 (Harcourt)

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"Reading Future"  (Compass Publishing)

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