America's Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers of World War II by Ann Stalcup Language: English This is the story of the Navajo Code Talkers and the part they played in the Pacific during World War II. For 23 years following the war, the "talkers" unbroken code remained a secret. Not even their families were permitted to know the part they played in fighting the war. Now there is an increased urgency in telling the Code Talkers' story in a way that both young people and adults can understand and appreciate. Although the facts are true, this is a fictionalized account of the Code Talkers. This inspiring story focuses for the most part on one man, but it is the experience of every code talker's dangers and triumphs. Recognition of their contribution has been a long time coming. The Yellow Flower by Ann Stalcup Language: English Imagine a village being there one day and gone the next! That is what happened to a small village in Mexico in the 1940s. Only a church tower survived the wrath of a newly-risen volcano; the village itself buried deep beneath the lava. The Yellow Flower tells the story of one lone flower growing on a rock wall in what remains of the village church and the way it inspires a boy with hope, strength, courage, and a determination to grow to be the best that he can be. You can find The Yellow Flower at Olvera Street Candle Shop W3 and Olverita's Village W24 in Los Angeles. Also available on Amazon > Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels by Ann Stalcup Publisher: Four Winds Press Language: English ISBN-10: 0972551603 ISBN-13: 978-0972551601 "For those who know and love Leo Politi's works, this book is a treasure. For those unfamiliar with his wonderful stories and paintings, this book will introduce them to a man whose love of children, nature, history, and cultural traditions shines through every word and illustration." - - Bonnie O'Brian, Head of Library Services, Retired, LAUSD Learn More About the Book + Purchase Information > Three Who Survived: Child Survivors of World War II by Ann Stalcup Publisher: iUniverse.com Language: English ISBN-10: 1450277004 ISBN-13: 978-1450277006 Compelling stories of three child survivors of World War ll: One spent her childhood in England, the other two in Germany. Each of their stories is quite different. Pat was four-and-a-half when the war between Great Britain and Germany began on September 3, 1939, but it wasn’t until she was seven that her family life in England changed drastically. For Hilda and Ursula, both born in Berlin, their worlds turned upside down on January 30, 1933, when Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. Hilda would be seven four months later; Ursula had just had her seventh birthday. All three children survived the war for different reasons and in different locations. One escaped Germany days before war was declared, one barely lived through a bombing raid in England, while the third survived a concentration camp. As young children, all three had wonderfully happy childhoods, childhoods that changed suddenly and unexpectedly for each of them when they were seven. Purchase "Three Who Survived" > Flores Family Café/La lonchería* by Ann Stalcup Illustrated by David Arroyo Lectura Books Languages: English/Spanish ISBN: 978-1-60448-005-4 (Hardcover) ISBN: 978-1-60048-006-1 (Paperback) In this delightful picture book, an unexpected letter changes the lives of a family in Baja, California. A story of family loyalty and ingenuity, this book will enchant young readers and their parents. In Flores Family Café/ La lonchería, we all learn that when you mix flowers, determination and inspiration you get a beautiful slice of life. *Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner Purchase "Flores Family Café" >			Home About Me My Books Other Writing Events Presentations Tips for Young Writers Contact Me
	On the Homefront: Growing Up in Wartime England by Ann Stalcup "Ann's story is filled ... with the experiences all English people shared as a nation... This was not life in the ranks fighting the battles, but it was life on the home front - the every day life of a people at war." Learn More >
	Swirls, Curls, and Wiggly Lines - A Creative Writing Workbook by Carolyn Tokunaga and Ann Stalcup Authors Carolyn Tokunaga and Ann Stalcup are long time elementary teachers who have created a highly successful technique for consistently producing imaginative stories from each student using the same design (squiggle) as the starting point. Learn More >
	El Dia de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead - A Mexican Celebration A Handbook for Teaching Children Grades 1-5 About the Mexican Celebration of The Day of the Dead Author Ann Stalcup's text is enhanced by illustrator Pam Smallcomb's charming line drawings in this teachers' guide to the traditional Mexican celebration. Learn More >
	Brazil in Colors by Ann Stalcup Capstone Press ISBN: 9781429622226 Format: Library Binding, 32pp The World of Colors books use full-color photos and a nonfiction format to introduce children to basic topics in the study of countries. Find out what colors say about the people and places of different countries. Start seeing colors in your world! Mexico in Colors by Ann Stalcup Capstone Press ISBN: 9781429617024 Format: Library Binding, 32pp Mexico in Colors is designed to be read aloud to a pre-reader or to be read independently by an early reader. Photographs help listeners and early readers understand the text and concepts discussed. Guatemala in Colors by Ann Stalcup Capstone Press ISBN: 9781429617000 Format: Library Binding, 32pp Guatemala in Colors is designed to be read aloud to a pre-reader or to be read independently by an early reader. Photographs help listeners and early readers understand the text and concepts discussed. Hungary by Ann Stalcup Scholastic/Children's Book Press Enchantment of the World Series ISBN: 0516236830 Format: Library Binding, 144pp Age Range: 12 and up The Enchantment of the World series is an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the countries of the world. These browser-friendly guides to everything middle-grade students need to know about a country's history, people, languages, economy, government, culture, natural resources, climate, and religions. The books are also an excellent resource for world history and social studies, general reference, and independent study.
	The Art of Native American Turquoise Jewelry by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5332-7
	Japanese Origami: Paper Magic by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5333-5
	Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5335-1
	Mayan Weaving: A Living Tradition by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5331-9
	American Quilt Making: Stories in Cloth by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5334-3
	Ndebele Beadwork: African Artistry by Ann Stalcup ISBN: 0-8239-5336-X