Books Published — Kris Hirschmann
Fiction
Hello Kitty’s Picture Clues: Super Spring Break (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2008)
Hello Kitty’s Picture Clues: Fall Surprise (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2008)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Snowy Sports Spectacular (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2007)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Fun Fall (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2007)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Lucky Day (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2007)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Happy Halloween (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2006)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Super-Duper Valentine’s Party (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2006)
Chapter Book: Hello Kitty’s Best Vacation Ever (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2006)
Early Reader: Hello Kitty, Princess Kitty (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2005)
New Baby in the Family (Troll, 2003)
The Royal Disney Princess ClubTM
Scholastic At Home/Sandvik Publishing
All of the books in this series were published in 2007 or 2008. They featured a 32-page story —
either a retelling of the original movie story or an all-new princess tale — plus eight pages
of story-related crafts & activities which I developed.
Beauty & the Beast
Cinderella
The Little Mermaid
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Pocahontas
Mulan*
Aladdin*
Sleeping Beauty*
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Beauty & the Beast: Belle’s Enchanted Christmas
Cinderella II: An Uncommon Romance
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time*
Pocahontas II: Journey to the New World*
Beauty & the Beast: Belle’s Storybook*
Snow White: Bear Cub Trouble
Beauty & the Beast: Puppy Love
Sleeping Beauty: Puppy Party
Cinderella: Princess in Progress
Aladdin: Jealous Rajah*
Cinderella: The Magic Hairband*
Aladdin: Dancing Heart*
Sleeping Beauty: Flowers for Aurora*
*I wrote the crafts and activities only, not the stories, for asterisked titles.
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Bearrific Friends ClubTM
Scholastic At Home
Hooray Fur Me! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2006)
Hooray Fur Me! A Membeary Book (2006)
Fairy Princess Fun: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2006)
Fairy Princess Fun: A Membeary Book (2006)
Slumber Party Fun: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Slumber Party Fun: A Membeary Book (2007)
Time Fur School! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Time Fur School! A Membeary Book (2007)
Beary Sporty! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Beary Sporty! A Membeary Book (2007)
Vacation Fun: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Vacation Fun: A Membeary Book (2007)
Rainy Day: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Rainy Day: A Membeary Book (2007)
Let’s Cook! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Let’s Cook! A Membeary Book (2007)
Celebearate! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Celebearate! A Membeary Book (2007)
Outdoors & Active: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2007)
Outdoors & Active: A Membeary Book (2007)
Pawsitively Diva! Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2008)
Pawsitively Diva! A Membeary Book (2008)
Holiday CeleBEARations: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2008)
Holiday CeleBEARations: A Membeary Book (2008)
Fashion Designer: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2008)
Fashion Designer: A Membeary Book (2008)
Fix-It Fun: Crafts & Activities fur You & Your Bear (2008)
Fix-It Fun: A Membeary Book (2008)
What’s It Like Out? Series
ABDO Publishing
It’s Windy! (2007)
It’s Cloudy! (2007)
It’s Wet Out! (2007)
Twister! (2007)
Hurricane! (2007)
Predicting the Weather (2007)
Guinness World Records
Scholastic Book Clubs
Extreme Animals! Incredible Wildlife Records (2008)
Book of Ultimate Records (2008)
Secret Spy Records (2007)
Record-Breaking Pets (2007)
Up Close: Wild Weather (2006)
Biggest, Tallest, Greatest! Records of Overwhelming Size (2007)
Sensational Survival Records (2006)
Mighty Micro Records (2006)
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Scholastic Book Clubs
Test Your Smarts: Science Quiz Book (2008)
Test Your Smarts: History Quiz Book (2008)
Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth
Scholastic Book Clubs
Big Earth, Small Earth (2008)
Science & Nature
Going Green (Erickson Press, 2008)
The Ebola Virus (Lucent Books, 2007)
Crystal Clear! (Tangerine Press, 2007)
Magnets (KidHaven Press, 2006)
Disaster Science: Storms (Tangerine Press, 2006)
Our Environment: Solar Energy (KidHaven Press, 2005)
Icky Sticky Foamy Slimy Ooey Gooey Chemistry, revised edition (Scholastic Book Fairs, 2005)
Blast Off! (Scholastic Book Fairs, 2005)
Our Environment: Pollution (KidHaven Press, 2004)
Wonders of the World: Quicksand (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Extreme Places: The Highest Mountain (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Extreme Places: The Deepest Lake (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Magic School Bus: Space and the Planets (Scholastic Inc., 2002)
Gross & Gassy Science (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2001)
101 Science Fair Projects (Troll, 2001)
Natural Disasters: Hurricanes (KidHaven Press, 2001)
Natural Disasters: Plagues (KidHaven Press, 2001)
Wacky Optical Tricks (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2000)
Wacky Water Science (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2000)
Wacky Weather Science (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2000)
Yucky Between-Your-Toes Science (Scholastic Book Clubs, 1998)
Acid Rain (Scholastic Book Clubs, 1997)
Micro Science: Crystals (Scholastic Book Fairs, 1997)
Micro Science: Force & Motion (Scholastic Book Fairs, 1997)
Micro Science: Fungi (Scholastic Book Fairs, 1997)
Mushy Moldy Fizzy Fuzzy Swelling Growing Science (Scholastic Inc., 1997)
Stinky Smelly Hold-Your-Nose Science (Scholastic Inc., 1997)
Bare Bones: All About the Human Skeleton (Troll, 1997)
The Eggshell Gardening Book (The Trumpet Club, 1996)
Icky Sticky Foamy Slimy Ooey Gooey Chemistry (Scholastic Inc., 1996)
Turned On by Electricity (Troll, 1996)
Animals
BUGS: Termite (KidHaven Press, 2005)
BUGS: Wasp (KidHaven Press, 2005)
Animals ATTACK!: Elephants (KidHaven Press, 2005)
Parasites!: Lice (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Parasites!: Salmonella (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Parasites!: Ticks (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Oh, Baby! Amazing Baby Animals (Scholastic Inc., 2002)
Predators: Sharks (KidHaven Press, 2002)
Predators: Snakes (KidHaven Press, 2002)
Magic School Bus: Bats (Scholastic Inc., 2001)
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals (Troll, 2000)
Ocean Hunters (Troll, 2000)
Weird & Wacky Creepy Crawlers (Scholastic Book Fairs, 1997)
Crafts & Activities
Horses (Silver Dolphin, 2008)
Dragons (Silver Dolphin, 2007)
Money Magic (Tangerine Press, 2007)
Magic Card Tricks (Tangerine Press, 2006)
Hello Kitty’s Bead Crafts (Scholastic Inc., 2002)
Hello Kitty’s Stitch-n-Sew Activity Book (Scholastic Inc., 2002)
Hello Kitty’s Stationery Crafts (Scholastic Inc., 2001)
Hello Kitty’s Tissue Paper Crafts (Scholastic Inc., 2001)
Candle Making for Kids (Scholastic Inc., 1998)
Friendship Dolls (Scholastic Book Fairs, 1998)
Holiday Candle Magic (Scholastic Book Clubs, 1998)
Art Starts: Cut Ups! (Troll, 1996)
Funky Junk: Crafts to Make & Wear (Troll, 1996)
Hot New Friendship Bracelets (Troll, 1996)
Elementary Learning
My First Bible (Allied Publishing Group, 2006)
The DOG: Is a Paw A Foot? Learn Measurement (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2005)
101 Ways to Improve Your Grammar Skills (Troll, 2002)
NECCO Sweethearts Math Magic (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2001)
Ani-Gram Puzzle Fun with Tangrams (Scholastic Book Clubs, 1997)
The Inch Book (Troll, 1996)
The Money Book (Troll, 1996)
Fun & Friendship
Hello Kitty’s Summer Friendship Diary (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2004)
Hello Kitty’s Solid Gold Book of Friendship Fun (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2004)
Hello Kitty’s True Blue Book of Friendship Fun (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2003)
Fabulous Sleepovers (Troll, 2002)
Best Friends Quiz Book (Scholastic Book Clubs, 2001)
History
Disasters: The Kuwaiti Oil Fires (Facts On File, 2005)
American History by Decade: The 1980s (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Montana (World Almanac Library, 2003)
Utah (World Almanac Library, 2003)
South Dakota (World Almanac Library, 2003)
Creatures of the Sea Series
KidHaven Press
Manatees (2005)
Sea Anemones (2005)
Sea Otters (2005)
Sea Turtles (2005)
Sea Urchins (2005)
Sponges (2005)
Creatures that Glow (2004)
Flying Fish (2004)
Jellyfish (2004)
Killer Whales (2004)
Lobsters (2004)
Sea Horses (2004)
Whale Sharks (2004)
Beluga Whales (2003)
The Crab (2003)
Dolphins (2003)
Squid (2003)
The Walrus (2003)
Humpback Whales (2002)
Moray Eels (2002)
The Octopus (2002)
Sea Stars (2002)
Rays (2002)
World Discovery Readers series
Scholastic Book Clubs
Butterflies & Moths (2004)
Fossils (2004)
The Solar System (2004)
Dolphins (2004)
Owls, Bats, Wolves, and Other Nocturnal Animals (2003)
Rocks & Minerals (2003)
Ants, Bees, and Other Social Insects (2003)
Origami Books
Scholastic Book Clubs
Doggie Divas Origami (2006)
Sweet Scents Origami (2006)
Springtime Origami (2006)
Puppy Pals Origami (2006)
Pet Shop Origami (2006)
Cute Critters Origami (2005)
Dog Show Origami (2005)
Magical Origami (2005)
Canada Origami (2005)
Friendship Origami (2005)
Ocean Origami (2005)
USA Origami (2005)
Scented Holiday Origami (2006)
Puppy Pals Origami (2006)
Butterfly Origami (2004)
Fuzzy Origami (2004)
Scari-Gami (2004)
Origami After Dark (2003)
Pet Origami (2003)
Creepy Origami (2002)
Wild Animals Origami (2002)
Best Friends Origami (2001)
Garden Origami (2001)
K’Nex Build & Learn Series
Scholastic Book Clubs
Bugs (2002)
Cars (2002)
Planes (2002)
Robots (2002)
Bridges (2001)
Helicopters (2001)
Miscellaneous
Reflections of Me: Girls & Body Image (Compass Point Books, 2008)
A Great Idea: LEGO Toys (Norwood House Press, 2008)
Camping (Intervisual Books/Piggy Toes Press, 2008)
Your Sexuality (Erickson Press, 2007)
Innovators: Jonathan Ive, Designer of the iPod (KidHaven Press, 2007)
Innovators: Burt Rutan, Aircraft Designer (KidHaven Press, 2006)
Encounters with Werewolves (KidHaven Press, 2006)
Geography of South America (Benchmark Education, 2006)
Character Series: Courage (Raintree, 2004)
Character Series: Leadership (Raintree, 2004)
Activity Kits
The projects on this list are activity kits that include hands-on components plus various types of
written material, from instruction sheets to small-trim-size booklets (up to 32 pages). I was responsible
for research and development, from concept onward, on nearly all of these projects.
Science
Wacky Weather Science (2000)
Wacky Water Science (2000)
Wacky Optical Tricks (2000)
PolyGonZo (2000)
Suitcase Bubble Science (2000)
Incredi-Ball (2000)
Wacky Gassy Science (2000)
Ocean Magnets Kit (2000)
Glow Galaxy Kit (2000)
Rocket Science (2001)
Tube Science Skeleton Kit (2002)
Tube Science Rocks Kit (2002)
Tube Science Crystals (2002)
Create & Paint Solar System Kit (2003)
Box o’ Bones Activity Kit (2003)
Animal Bingo (2003)
Crystal Growing Kit (2004)
Digestive System Foam Puzzle (2004)
Skeleton Foam Puzzle (2004)
Slime Science (2004)
Planet Painting Kit (2005)
Crime Science (2005)
Snow Science (2005)
Fingerprint Kit (2005)
Paint Your Own Heart Model (2005)
Smart Gadget – 1000 Animal Questions (2005)
Science After Dark (2005)
All About Pets Kit (2006)
Snow Fun Science Kit (2006)
Earthquakes! Kit (2006)
Rocks & Minerals Kit (2006)
Shark Bingo (2006)
Brain Slime Science Kit (2006)
Digestive System Foam Puzzle (2006)
Fingerprint Kit II (2006)
Five Senses Poster (2006)
Ultimate Slime Lab (2007)
Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals (2007)
Eye Model Kit (2007)
Labworks: Slime (2008)
Animal Explorers: Dinosaurs (2008)
Junior Scientist: Weather (2008)
Math
Polyhedral Dice Games (2000)
Pattern Puzzle Math (2000)
Math Bingo (2000)
Spooky Scary Dice Games (2001)
Calculator Tricks (2001)
Glow-in-the-Dark Monster Math (2001)
Mini Math (2001)
Math Riddles (2001)
Bowling for Math (2002)
Monster Mystery Math (2002)
Lucky Numbers Math (2002)
Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo Math (2002)
Spy Math (2002)
Double Dice Math (2002)
Flashing Dice Math (2003)
Chocolate Chip Math (2003)
Magnetic Pattern Blocks Kit (2003)
M&Ms Math Battle (2004)
Multiplication & Division Dominoes (2004)
Spaghetti & Math Balls (2004)
Snickers Math (2004)
Crazy Dice Math (2004)
Math Maniac (2004)
Pizza Fractions Math (2004)
Pumpkin Patch Math (2004)
Super Spy Math (2004)
Lucky Puppy Math (2005)
Monster Truck Math (2005)
Quick Pick Apple Picking Math (2005)
Peanut Butter & Jelly Math (2005)
Penguin Math (2005)
Super Scooper Ice Cream Math (2006)
Crazy Dice Math II (2006)
Toss ‘n Roll Spooky Dice Math (2006)
Trick or Treat Math (2006)
Pirate Math (2006)
Race Car Math (2007)
Spooky Math (2007)
Pet Shop Math (2007)
Super Quiet Dice Games:
Numeral Recognition (2008)
Super Quiet Dice Games:
Simple Addition (2008)
Literacy
Alphabet Bingo (2001)
Word Rally (2003)
Hangman Kit (2004)
Word Maze (2004)
Word Wizard (2005)
Learn Sign Language Kit (2006)
Rhyme Time Memory Game (2006)
Sight Word Flash Cards Kit (2006)
Super Quiet Dice Games: Word Families (2008)
Super Quiet Dice Games: ABCs (2008)
Crime/Spy
Ultra Spy Kit (2003)
Amazing Secret Spy Kit (2003)
Secret Spy Camera Kit (2004)
Secret Agent Spy Kit (2004)
Undercover Spy Kit (2004)
Girl’s Undercover Spy Kit (2005)
Crime Detectives (2005)
Amazing Crime Lab Kit (2005)
Spy Pen Kit (2005)
Voice Warper Kit (2005)
Cell Phone Spy Ear Kit (2005)
Shredder Pen Kit (2005)
Girls’ Spy Kit (2006)
Micro Spy Ear Kit (2006)
Spy Scrambler Kit (2006)
Spy Catcher Kit (2006)
Lie Detector Watch Kit (2006)
Lipstick Radio Kit (2006)
Crime Solver (2007)
Crime Lab Investigator (2007)
SpyMaster Voice Disguiser (2007)
SpyMaster SpyTUNES Listening Device (2007)
Spy Girl Super Secret Spy Gear (2007)
Spy Girl Super Secret Spy Gear II (2008)
SpyMaster Voice Disguiser II (2008)
Crime After Dark (2008)
Arts & Crafts
Blo-Pens Activity Kit (2001)
Underwater Airbrush Art (2001)
Bead Buddies Craft Kit (2001)
Christmas Pom Pom Pals (2003)
Butterfly Latch Hook Kit (2003)
Flower Fun Airbrush Art (2003)
Civil War Figures Painting Kit (2003)
Spring Flower Sponge Painting Kit (2005)
Easter Egg Painting Kit (2004)
Easter Bunny Sewing Kit (2004)
Decorate Your Own Flip Flops (2004)
Nativity Painting Kit (2004)
Pony Painting Kit (2004)
Dragon Painting Kit (2004)
Christmas Stocking Sewing Kit (2004)
Princess & Pony Painting Kit (2005)
Pet Painting Kit (2005)
Make Your Own Denim Purse
(2005)
Paint Your Own Bobble Heads (2005)
Here Comes Santa Claus Painting Kit (2005)
Christmas Reindeer Ornament Kit (2005)
Crystal Friendship Pens Craft Kit (2005)
Paint Your Own Mythological Creatures (2006)
Paint Your Own Dinosaurs (2006)
Paint Your Own Puppies (2006)
Paint Your Own Dueling Dragons (2006)
Pirate Painting Kit (2006)
Paint Your Own 3-D Sharks (2006)
Seasonal Fairies Painting Kit (2006)
Scoubidou Animals (2006)
Paint Your Own Piggy Bank (2007)
Decorate Your Own Flip Flops Kit (2008)
Miscellaneous
Best Friends Quiz Book (2000)
Dog Whistle Kit (2001)
U.S. Foam Puzzle Kit (2002)
Best Friends Spinner Kit (2002)
3D Aircraft and Runway Kit (2003)
World Map Puzzle (2003)
Who’s That Dog? Memory Game (2003)
Friends 2 the End Activity Book (2003)
Magnetic Sculpture Kit (2003)
Doggie Mood Meter (2004)
Learn to Tie Your Shoes! (2004)
Protect-a-Pet Kit (2005)
Gem Journal (2005)
Voice Recording Doorbell Kit (2005)
Fact Folder: Hieroglyphs (2005)
Voice Recording Pet Tag (2005)
Remote Control Car Kit (2005)
Bonsai Tree Kit (2005)
All About Choppers (2005)
Tie Your Shoes Kit (2006)
My Moody Diary (2006)
Ear Light Kit (2006)
Tie Your Shoes! (2007)
Tricks and Pranks (2008)
Paint a Snowman Activity Book & Kit (2008)
Paint a Bunny Activity Book & Kit (2008)