This book is dedicated to my four sons, Phil, Tim, Josh, and David, whose growing-up years ignited a life-long passion within me to teach kids.

I wish to give special thanks for:

• God, my heavenly father, who first put the thought in my head to write this book for kids.
• My friends, Kym and Andrew Snelling, whose encouragement and help have been the “wind in my sails” for this project.
• T. F. Marsh and Diane King, whose artistic talents have changed these pages from ho-hum information to a compelling read for kids.
• My good husband, Steve, whose support over the long haul has been second to none.