Thank you Ms. Moltz's class for creating our 3 millionth FREE Book!

During April 2008, Nationwide Learning marked a major milestone publishing its three millionth FREE book! Animal Tales was created by Ms. Moltz's class at Beavertown Elementary in Kettering, OH. Congratulations!

An Adventure of Poetry
by Ashly Stadler, Miss DeFazio’s Class, Adamstown Elementary School, Clarksburg, WV

Ashly writes a series of noun, verb, prepositional phrase, diamante, simile, metaphor, and color poems:

Banana Split
white, yellow, creamy
melting, eating, making
dish, spoon, fork
Dessert

Bullies Are Not Your Friends
by Jessica Ciavola, Mrs. Conway’s Class, Epsom Central School, Epsom, NH

In a story about bullies, Jessica writes, “I was so proud of myself for not being a wimp. I had done what I wanted to do for three long and painful years . . . We don’t talk with our mouths but we talk with our emotions. That is how friends are supposed to be.”

Animals of the Rainforest
by Mrs. Pepelea’s Class, Erma Siegel Elementary School, Murfreesboro, TN

While studying the animals of the rainforest, Chris writes, “One of the most acrobatic animals in the rainforest is the spider monkey. He lives in the canopy of the rainforest and barely comes down . . . They are also endangered.

History Book
by Mrs. Wauchop’s Class, Rockhill Elementary School, Stafford, VA

This class researched, wrote, and illustrated a great curriculum integrated history book about the regions of North America, first Americans, explorers, colonization, American Revolutionary War, Civil War, and the Oregon Trail.

Lessons From Our Grandparents
by Mrs. Davis’ Class, Dry Creek Elementary School, Centennial, CO

Humorous recollections by grandparents teach valuable lessons to these young authors.  “My grandpa and grandma drove to Dinosaur National Park in northwestern Colorado.  They borrowed my Uncle Greg’s camera.  There was no film in the camera!  They learned to put film in the camera before going on a trip!”

Discover America:  An Alphabet Book
by Mrs. Carli’s Class, Reed Elementary School, Homer Glen, IL

This grade 2 class combines geography and history lessons with an alphabet book. Kristin writes, “F is for Freedom Trail. Most of the National Historical Park sites are connected by the Freedom Trail . . . a walking tour of 16 sites and structures that are important to American history.”