KATE FOSTER
books for children & teens
A Note on Pen Names
Some of the books I write are part of reading programs. When I've written many books for a publisher, they sometimes ask me to use a pen name, or a pseudonym. Marie Spencer, Julie Rowe, and Katrina Nelson are a few of my alter egos!
Fiction
The Best Sandwich Ever
Moose makes a sandwich for his friends and decides to add all his favorite ingredients.
Publisher: Heinemann
The Queen's Pizza
The queen wants to eat pizza, but nobody will let her. Why won’t she behave like a queen and eat her fancy snail soup and fancy cream pie?
Publisher: Heinemann
* A Note on Pen Names
Raining Frogs
Nina is playing outside when the weather takes an unexpected turn.
Publisher: Heinemann
Feeding Ookie
Fifth grader Sophia Lin receives a mysterious letter and discovers she’s been chosen to carry out a top-secret mission that could change the course of history.
* Also available in Spanish as La Comida de Ookie.
Publisher: Mondo
Biographies
Elijah McCoy: A Life of Invention
How can one person make over fifty inventions in a single lifetime? He’s got to be the best—the real McCoy! Meet Elijah McCoy, mechanical engineer and inventor extraordinaire.
Publisher: Heinemann
Kendal Netmaker: The Boy from Sweetgrass First Nation
As a kid, Kendal Netmaker loved sports more than anything. He dreamed of playing on a team, but for years, Kendal’s dream seemed impossible. Thanks to his best friend’s act of kindness, Kendal became a star—on and off the field.
Publisher: Heinemann
Mo's Bow Ties
Moziah Bridges feels great in a bow tie. Find out how this young entrepreneur’s sense of style shapes his growing business.
Publisher: Heinemann
Nonfiction Grades K–2
A Worm's Big Job
Brad discovers that slimy, wiggling worms have a big job to do in his grandmother’s garden.
Publisher: Heinemann
Mo's Bow Ties
Moziah Bridges feels great in a bow tie. Find out how this young entrepreneur’s sense of style shapes his growing business.
Publisher: Heinemann
The Tough Tug
Tugboats are small, but they are some of the most powerful boats in the harbor. Learn how one tough tug helps a ship make it safely to shore.
Publisher: Heinemann
On the Roof
Every building has a roof. But what's up there? You might be surprised to find out!
Publisher: Heinemann
Animal Crossings
Sometimes animals must cross busy roads. Building bridges for crabs and tunnels for elephants are just some of the ways people have helped animals make their journeys safely.
Publisher: Heinemann
First Snow
On a warm island, a young girl dreams of snow. Will she ever have a chance to see the fluffy white flakes for herself?
Publisher: Heinemann
Nonfiction Grades 3–9
Skateboards from the Sea
Old fishing nets litter beaches around the world. Three friends decided to do something about the mess—and make something new.
Publisher: Heinemann
An Act of Courage: The Story of Viola Desmond
Viola Desmond was looking for a quiet night at the movies. But her evening didn't turn out as planned. Instead, Viola took a stand that helped change the course of history.
Publisher: Heinemann
Living Small: Life in a Tiny House
Is big always better? Residents of tiny homes think less space may lead to greater happiness.
Publisher: Heinemann
Elijah McCoy: A Life of Invention
How can one person make over fifty inventions in a single lifetime? He’s got to be the best—the real McCoy! Meet Elijah McCoy, mechanical engineer and inventor extraordinaire.
Publisher: Heinemann
Snap! How to Take Great Pictures
Taking photographs allows us to share our point of view with the world. Find out how to take better pictures right away and see the world like a real photographer.
Publisher: Heinemann
Lost in the Woods: A Survival Guide
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about surviving in the wilderness (hint: don’t look a wolf in the eye.)
Publisher: Heinemann
Writing Words in the Sky
Want to send a message that will stop traffic? Write your words in the sky! Learn about the fascinating history of skywriting.
Publisher: Heinemann
The Gift of Aloha
The Hawaiian lei tells the story of the Hawaiian people. Discover how this sweet-smelling symbol of peace and love represents a way of life.
Publisher: Heinemann
Uncovering the Truth: The Real Cost of Mexico's Squid
When a young reporter learns about the cruel working conditions faced by squid fishermen across the border, she knows she has to investigate. Follow Virginia Sole-Smith on her journey to uncover the truth.
Publisher: Heinemann
Hero Rats
Clever rats are using their powerful sense of smell to find dangerous landmines and save lives.
Publisher: Heinemann
Food Boats, Ahoy!
Stomachs grumble on water as well as on land. Food boat merchants satisfy hungry customers on waterways around the world.
Publisher: Heinemann
Fighting Fake Money: Plastic to the Rescue
In Australia, criminal masterminds were making their own fake cash. Find out how an Australian scientists outsmarted the criminals and changed money forever.
Publisher: Heinemann
The Blue Lobster
Meghan trapped lobsters with her dad every summer. Then one day she caught a lobster that was different from all the rest.
Publisher: Heinemann
Burping: Getting the Gas Out
Did you know burping is important to your health? Find out everything you ever wanted to know (and more!) about burps.
Publisher: Heinemann
Please Pass the Slugs: A History of Printing
Learn about the printing press and how this dirty, hulking, elegant machine changed our world forever.
Publisher: Mondo
Kendal Netmaker: The Boy from Sweetgrass First Nation
As a kid, Kendal Netmaker loved sports more than anything. He dreamed of playing on a team, but for years, Kendal’s dream seemed impossible. Thanks to his best friend’s act of kindness, Kendal became a star—on and off the field.
Publisher: Heinemann