Larry Brooks is a best-selling author, screenwriter, and teacher whose work has been translated into more than thirty languages. Larry is the author of six novels, including the following: “Story Engineering: Writing & Techniques for a Successful Hollywood Career” and “The Successful Screenwriter’s Handbook.” He has also written for television and film, and his work…
The Sun is uniquely placed to be the centerpiece of our Solar System. It is the largest object in our system, contains more than 99% of the total mass, and produces the energy that drives our planet. It is huge, bright, and full of mysteries. Why Sun One In A Billion Is Necessary? There are…
This is the story of Simón Bolívar, often referred to as El Libertador, and his struggle to liberate much of South America from Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century. Born into a wealthy family in what is now Venezuela, Bolívar was educated in Europe and came into contact with the liberal ideas of…
It doesn’t take a hero to do the right thing. Anyone can be a hero, simply by doing what is right, even if it seems small. Heroes are role models and inspire others to be better people. They show us that it is always possible to do the right thing, no matter how difficult it…
Best I Survived is a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting graphic novel about one young woman’s fight for survival against all odds. Told in first person, the story follows protagonist as she struggles to keep her head above water after being diagnosed with cancer. Despite the overwhelming odds, she never gives up hope and eventually beats…
For almost 50 years, kids of all ages have adored the unique sound and style of Dr. Seuss’s Gerald McBoing Boing. First published in 1950, the story follows a little boy who can only communicate through sounds. When he accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, Gerald is sent to Mrs. Baker’s Speech Correction Class. But no…
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in the Los Angeles County city of Hawthorne, she was baptized Norma Jeane Baker. She would later adopt her mother’s maiden name, Monroe, as her stage name. Monroe’s early childhood was unstable and she ranked among society’s lowest…
Minnie Mouse is a timeless Disney character that has been beloved by fans of all ages for decades. The lovable mouse has starred in countless cartoons and movies, and her iconic image can be found on merchandise all over the world. Minnie is also know for her catchy songs and upbeat personality, making her one…
In Daniel Greene’s novel, Rebel’s Creed, best friends Ryan and Sean must put their differences aside to stop a renegade group of terrorists from carrying out a deadly plan. The two friends have been estranged since an argument years ago, but when Sean’s sister is kidnapped by the terrorists, the two men must work together…
Ivy and Bean are two girls who live next door to each other and are best friends. They are always up to something, whether it’s trying to earn money, playing tricks on their brother or sister, or searching for buried treasure. Ivy and Bean are great characters for kids to read about because they are…