Children who enjoy reading, read more. The more a child reads, the quicker their literacy skills develop. "ATOMIC" is a leveled series of exciting non-fiction titles with a design that shouts 'pick me up' and engaging text that makes each book hard to put down! It features fascinating topics - many chosen to appeal to boys and, captivating images and engaging design drawing the reader into the text. Each book covers a key non-fiction text type.
Ann Weil (1908-1969) was a children's author whose children's historical novel, Red Sails to Capri was a 1953 Newbery Honor Book. Some of her other books include Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, Betsy Ross: Girl of Old Philadelphia, and Eleanor Roosevelt: Courageous Girl. Ann was born in Harrisburg, Illinois.