Frank Murphy

54 books • 20 series

FRANK MURPHY has taught a wide variety of grades in elementary and middle school. A history buff, baseball fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers, including several popular Random House Step into Reading History Readers.

NICOLE TADGELL is an award-winning African American illustrator for children. Her luminous, expressive illustrations warmly portray life for children of all races.
Aug 28, 2012
Cover of George, Thomas, and Abe!

George, Thomas, and Abe! (Step Into Reading: (Early Pb)) (Step Into Reading. Step 3) (Step Into Reading. Step 3) (Step Into Reading) (Step into Reading)

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Boxing Basics for Martial Arts

Boxing Basics for Martial Arts

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of George, Thomas, and Abe!: The Step Into Reading Presidents Story Collection

George, Thomas, and Abe!: The Step Into Reading Presidents Story Collection

Oct 29, 2011
Cover of Sister + Brother = Trouble : A Memoir

Sister + Brother = Trouble : A Memoir

Apr 1, 2006
Cover of The Last Protest

The Last Protest

Feb 1, 2005
Cover of Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! (Step Into Reading: A Step 3 Book) (Step Into Reading - Level 3 - Quality) (Step Into Reading. Step 3) (Step into Reading) (Step Into Reading)

Mar 1, 2004
Cover of Reading - Writing - Learning

Reading - Writing - Learning (Reading - Writing - Learning)

Dec 1, 2003
Cover of Teaching with Favorite Magic Tree House Books

Teaching with Favorite Magic Tree House Books

Nov 6, 2003
Cover of Wia, Corpsman Up!

Wia, Corpsman Up!

Sep 1, 2003
Cover of Thomas Jefferson's Feast

Thomas Jefferson's Feast (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book) (Step Into Reading. Step 4) (Step Into Reading)

Dec 1, 2002
Cover of George Washington and the General's Dog

George Washington and the General's Dog (Step Into Reading - Level 2 - Paperback) (Step Into Reading. Step 3) (Step Into Reading. Step 3) (Step into Reading) (Step Into Reading) (Step Into Reading: A Step 3 Book)

Apr 1, 2002
Cover of Time & Money

Time & Money (Best-Ever Activities for Grades 2-3)

Apr 1, 2002
Cover of Addition & Subtraction

Addition & Subtraction (Best-Ever Activities for Grades 2-3)

Mar 1, 2002
Cover of Fresh and Fun

Fresh and Fun (Fresh & Fun)

Nov 1, 2001
Cover of Sun, Moon, and Stars

Sun, Moon, and Stars (Early Themes)

Mar 1, 2001
Cover of November

November (Fresh & Fun)

Feb 27, 2001
Cover of Ben Franklin and the Magic Square

Ben Franklin and the Magic Square (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book)

Feb 1, 2001
Cover of Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step Into Reading. Step 4) (Step Into Reading + Math: A Step 4 Book) (Step Into Reading + Math: A Step 3 Book) (Step into Reading) (Step Into Reading)

Oct 1, 2000
Cover of Dark Secret

Dark Secret

Aug 1, 2000
Cover of The Legend of the Teddy Bear

The Legend of the Teddy Bear (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)

Mar 1, 2000
Cover of A Cold Clear Day

A Cold Clear Day

Mar 1, 2000
Cover of The Silence of Great Distance

The Silence of Great Distance

Oct 1, 1999
Cover of The Big Fight

The Big Fight (Flyers)

Jun 1998
Cover of The Handbook of Communication Skills

The Handbook of Communication Skills