Ryan Nagelhout

Lightning can strike in the same place twice. It's for this reason that readers need to learn how to avoid being in dangerous places during a storm with lightning! While a spectacular weather phenomenon to witness, lightning can cause destruction and even death. Readers learn what causes lightning and other science content regarding the occurrence of lightning, including its connection to rain and thunder. Succinct sidebars add even more detail about specific, real-life lightning events complete with full-color photographs of amazing lightning strikes.

When Lightning Strikes

Robert Griffin III is one of the most exciting quarterbacks to play in the NFL in years. In 2012, he took the league by storm with an exciting running style and amazing athletic ability. Find out more about this superstar in this awesome high-interest book that will attract even the most reluctant of readers. Learn more about his nickname, how he grew up in a military family, and even his colorful sock collection in this engaging high-interest book. Can RG3 lead Washington back to a Super Bowl for the first time in decades? Only time will tell for this NFL superstar.

Robert Griffin III

Anne Wallace Sharp

LeBron James overcame adversity to become a superstar athlete while he was still in high school. After joining the NBA, he won multiple championships and awards, and he is widely considered one of the best basketball players in history. Sports fans will be interested to learn about James’s early life and the challenges he overcame throughout his career. Full-color photographs and a timeline of important dates highlight James’s rise to success.

Basketball's King

LeBron James

Who is a Senator? What do they do? Learn about the responsibilities of Senators in government in this engaging book.

Standing in a Senator's Shoes

Take a walk in a governors shoes in this exciting book. Learn about the daily duties of a governor and find out more about how government works!

Standing in a Governor's Shoes

No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate today, years after his tragic death.

Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words

The Big Show is one of the largest athletes on the planet. Detailing his rise as a WWE Superstar, this book is sure to spark interest in any young reader. Featuring full-color photographs, a detailed timeline of key events in Big Show’s career, and easy-to-read chapters, this book will show readers just how Paul Wight became the biggest and strongest grappler on the globe. It’s sure to satisfy even the most dedicated of wrestling fans.

The Big Show

This enthralling look at the workings of the cardiovascular system introduces young readers to the human heart and its function. Along with the heart's atria and ventricles, the book explains the circulatory system and how the blood and its pathways operate. Readers get an in-depth look at red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma, blood pressure, blood types and donors, and how the lymphatic system works with the rest of the body's organs and tissues. Vocabulary boxes explain new words, Think About It sections pose questions for readers' consideration, and Compare and Contrast sidebars engage readers' minds.

The Heart and Blood in Your Body

Hockey is a fast and fun game that kids can learn quickly. The concept is simple: put the puck in the net. But beyond that is a world of strategy. When should a defender pinch to keep the puck in the zone? Where should a forward be when backchecking? This book explores those questions and explains what hockey players are doing on the ice, from the basics of each position to an advanced look at what makes great players stand out. With colorful photos and graphics explaining each role in detail, readers will see hockey from every angle and be ready to hit the ice themselves and show off their skills.

Hockey: Who Does What?

Computer technology has come a long way from the machines that took hours to do even simple tasks. The history of computing is full of computers that were the size of a room and did very little. Years of technological developments have helped turn those giant machines into tiny machines that put the world at our fingertips, but it certainly wasn’t easy. From power failures to broken parts and wacky inventions doomed to fail, readers discover that the history of computers is filled with outrageous bloopers and pitfalls that eventually led to the technology we take for granted today.

The Problem with Early Computers

Automobiles are amazing machines that take most of us from place to place on a daily basis. From their earliest days, making them safe to drive took lots of hard work and ingenuity. From early explosions with steam and failed experiments with batteries, automobiles have come a long way. Early cars needed to lug around spare parts and extra tires just to drive a few miles. Readers find out all about the amazing inventors who worked so hard to make motor vehicles the modern marvels they are today.

The Problem with Early Cars

Many professional athletes begin their journey as children. Hockey players are no different. Wayne Gretzky learned to skate when he was 2½ years old! However, hard work and practice are what allow those with talent to make it to the next level. Readers are introduced to the common paths to becoming a pro hockey player, from youth leagues all the way to the NHL. Each chapter focuses on one step of the necessary training for pros, including full-color photographs and information about hockey superstars. Aspiring players can learn a lot about what it takes to excel on the ice!

Becoming a Pro Hockey Player

Countless young football players dream of breaking into the NFL and scoring the winning touchdown of the Super Bowl. Those on their way to the pros and those who just want to know more about athletes' journeys will appreciate an insider's look at the training and perseverance needed to make it big. Youth, high school, and college teams, the NFL Draft, and women's football are some of the topics covered in this well-researched volume. Readers will love both the appealing text as well as the action-packed color photographs of their favorite players.

Becoming a Pro Football Player

Russell Westbrook is one of the most exciting, and fashionable, National Basketball Association (NBA) players in the league. His style on and off the court has turned heads, from his impeccable fashion sense to his record-setting seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. From childhood tragedy to professional betrayal, this biography explores Westbrook's rise from an undersized guard out of UCLA to one of the most explosive players in the NBA and shows how his record-breaking 2016 / 2017 makes the sky the limit for one of the most incredible scorers in NBA history.

Triple-Double Superstar

Russell Westbrook

The sights and sounds of ice hockey are unlike any other sport. From the playing surface to the big cheers from a goal, hockey is an easy sport to fall in love with. In this exhilarating book, readers will establish first concepts while exploring the world of ice hockey. From the pucks and sticks a player needs to play and the teamwork it takes to win, readers will fall for the fast pace of the game while building literacy skills and establishing a strong skill set for future reading success.

I Love Hockey

Hockey players need speed, strength, and skill to become great. They also need science. In this volume, readers explore the many ways science is put into action on the ice. Vibrant photographs of hockey players present science concepts in a real-life setting. Readers also explore the connection between science, technology, engineering, and math in the world of hockey. Detailed sidebars and graphic organizers help explain these STEM curriculum concepts in an accessible way. The next time readers play hockey or see a National Hockey League game, they’ll have a new appreciation for the science that makes this sport possible.

The Science of Hockey

Great whites, hammerheads, and bull sharks are some of the fierce, hungry predators lurking in the pages of this book. Shark enthusiasts are invited to take the plunge and learn what's involved in shark diving. While most shark diving keeps participants safely in a cage, that hasn't stopped sharks from trying to get in. Readers will love the interesting information included about different shark species (such as the tiger shark caught with a suit of armor in its stomach!) and understand the true danger of this sport with every close-up shark image.

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