Rich Linville

My email is teachersask@yahoo.com, and I will respond to comments and questions. Using a child’s first name and interests, I will custom-write books for adults and children. Email me if you are interested in a custom children's book. For 45 years, I enjoyed teaching all subjects in elementary, middl...

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Gingerbread Girl and Boy

By: Rich Linville

Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “T...

Patterns in Math, Art, and Nature

By: Rich Linville

A pattern is a repeated design that is found everywhere in our world and even in outer space. All around you are both simple patterns and complicated patterns. The spiral of a seashell is very complex...

The Crow and the Pitcher and the Fox Two Aesop Fables

By: Rich Linville

Here are two Aesop Fables about a crow and a pitcher plus a crow and a fox. You can say what you think is the meaning or moral of each one.

Why Do Cats Do That?

By: Rich Linville

About 9,000 years ago, wild cats began hanging around humans because their grain stores attracted rodents. Over time, the friendliest cats stayed close to humans and became pets. As pets, why do cats ...

Dragon Jokes for Kids and How to Tell Them

By: Rich Linville

What’s as big as a dragon and weighs nothing? A dragon’s shadow. Read many dragon jokes and learn how to tell jokes.

Our Solar System plus Space Riddles: Learn about our sun, planets, a dwarf planet and their order in our solar system

By: Rich Linville

Actual photos of our sun, planets and a dwarf planet. Learn about our solar system with a trick to remember the order of the planets. This book may also be used as a self-quiz with answers.

Abigail Adams Remember the Ladies

By: Rich Linville

I am born on November 22, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. My name is Abigail Smith. Maybe my last name will change when I’m older. My family owns four slaves. Phoebe is a slave who takes care of m...

Mount Rushmore

By: Rich Linville

Mount Rushmore is called the “Shrine of Democracy”. It has the faces of our most beloved Presidents skillfully carved in granite and represents 150 years of American History.

The Bible Story of Gideon

By: Rich Linville

The Midianites (MEH-dee-uh-nites) were stealing the crops grown by the people of Israel. An angel spoke to Gideon and said he was a mighty man of courage and that God had sent him to save Israel from ...

World War 2

By: Rich Linville

World War 2 started as two different wars that merged as one. It became the deadliest war in human history. What can we learn from World War 2?