Calista Plummer: 19 books

In 1809, Simon-Rene and Monique Braille lived in a small town in France. The town of Coupvray was 25 miles (40 km) outside Paris. Life was good for the family. Simon worked as a harness maker and leatherer. He made many items out of leather, including harnesses and saddles for horses, leather slippers...

Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce Indians by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains). Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father Tuekakas in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of...

How many times has your mom told you to eat something because it has protein? She's right.It's important to eat protein every day. But do you know why?What do proteins do for you? What are complete and incomplete proteins?Proteins are a source of heat and energy for the body. Your body can...

Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over again. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why? Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration. Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the...

Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over again. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why?Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration.Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the bathroom....

Many people remember Neil Armstrong as the first man to walk on the moon. But he was much more than that. He was a Naval Officer, an aerospace engineer, a test pilot, and even a university professor. For 17 years he was an engineer, test pilot, astronaut and administrator. He tested and flew over...

Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce Indians by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains). Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father Tuekakas in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of...

George Washington was the first President of the United States. We know a lot of things about this man. Some of them are true. Some of them are not true.For many years, people thought George chopped down a cherry tree as a boy, but it looks like this story is not true.Here are some things that are...

In 1809, Simon-Rene and Monique Braille lived in a small town in France. The town of Coupvray was 25 miles (40 km) outside Paris. Life was good for the family. Simon worked as a harness maker and leatherer. He made many items out of leather, including harnesses and saddles for horses, leather slippers...

"Good-bye, mom. Have a safe trip."Molly hugged her daughter one last time."Give my best to Larry," her daughter added. "Tell my brother I love him.""I will," she answered. "I'm sure he will be fine."Just then a huge whistle blew. Molly quickly kissed her daughter again, and then headed onto the...

Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It pushes your blood throughout your body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Your blood also takes away dead cells, poison, and excess water. Without the heart doing its job, you would die. In fact, if your heart stops beating,...

Jane Addams dropped into a chair. She was so tired that she could not move. Her best friend Ellen Starr fell into the chair beside her.The two women had spent the whole day cleaning the house. It was a huge house. It had many rooms and lots of space, but it was old and run down. There were no fancy...

Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It pushes your blood throughout your body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Your blood also takes away dead cells, poison, and excess water. Without the heart doing its job, you would die. In fact, if your heart stops beating,...

One of the most famous pirates to sail the seas, was Mary Reed, a female pirate! Some people spell her last name Read, but since Mary couldn't read or write, it made no difference to her.Mary was born into a sailing family. Her father was captain of an English trading vessel. Her mother was an...