Eric Braun

Baseball fans love to root, root, root for the underdog, and every summer they get reminded that anything can happen in pro baseball. An undrafted player can become an All-Star. A ball club known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the World Series. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the baseball world.

Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become an All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the basketball world.

Curious Pearl's friend is missing the birds that had nested in his yard. Where did they go? Pearl and her friend investigate, and in the process, they find out about migration. With augmented reality access to videos through the Capstone 4D app, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.

What does Curious Pearl do with that notebook of hers? She tracks sunset times each day. When Pearl shows her friend how the sunset time changes each day, he asks why. As a lover of science, Pearl knows this is her chance to teach her friend all about the reason for seasons. With augmented reality access to videos through the Capstone 4D app, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.

A trip to the beach presents the perfect opportunity for Curious Pearl to spread some science knowledge. The sun is shining brightly, and when her friends start asking questions, Pearl teaches them all about light. With augmented reality access to videos through the Capstone 4D app, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.

When Curious Pearl tries to show her younger brother how to make freezy pops, he doesn't understand how juice could turn into a frozen pop. As a lover of science, Pearl knows this is her chance to teach her brother all about the states of matter. With augmented reality access to videos through the Capstone 4D app, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.

A trip to the beach presents the perfect opportunity for Curious Pearl to spread some science knowledge. The sun is shining brightly, and when her friends start asking questions, Pearl teaches them all about light. With augmented reality access to videos through the Capstone 4D app, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.

James? Eddie? Freddy? Chris P. Bacon? In the ultimate name game between the miller's daughter and the little man behind the spinning wheel, it's anyone's guess who will win. Navigate through three fractured retellings of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you guess correctly and live happily ever after?

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the mythical stories of the Greek goddess Athena.

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the mythical stories of the Norse god Odin.

Stephen Curry is considered to be the greatest shooter in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. He's set the record for the most three-pointers made in a regular season. He's also been named league MVP for multiple seasons. Stephen Curry is an impressive athlete, but his life off the court is just as fascinating. Learn about his rise to stardom, his intense training drills, how he works hard to be a mentor to kids, and much more.

Prince Rogers Nelson wrote his first song at age seven, and soon taught himself to play the piano, drums, and guitar. In the early 1980s, Prince wondered how to make his music--a mix of pop, funk, soul, and R&B--more appealing to an audience that loved more mainstream rock shows. He ended up making Purple Rain, the hit movie and soundtrack that turned him into a megastar. Experimenting with style, genre, and society's expectations of him as an African-American performer, Prince defied labels. Follow Prince's journey to superstardom, and learn how this wildly talented, prolific, and often-controversial performer touched the hearts of fans around the world.

James? Eddie? Freddy? Chris P. Bacon? In the ultimate name game between the miller's daughter and the little man behind the spinning wheel, it's anyone's guess who will win. Navigate through three fractured retellings of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you guess correctly and live happily ever after?

What's more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many authorities are certain they died crossing San Francisco Bay. Relatives claim they made it to Brazil. The theories of what happened to them are endless. Find out the facts from people who dealt with the men and the case first-hand. This is one mystery you'll definitely want to solve.

This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids—from earning and saving money to spending and donating it—and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about money and finances connect to character development and social-emotional well-being. Readers will find ideas for setting money goals, delaying gratification, being thrifty, building self-esteem, giving to charity, and making socially responsible spending and donating decisions. The book includes special features such as: Fictional vignettes in a choose-your-own-adventure style, putting readers in hypothetical situations where they need to make decisions about how to manage moneyTrue success stories about real kids who made smart financial decisionsVocabulary boxes that highlight important terms“Financial tactics” boxes with helpful tools, tips, and strategiesSurvival Guides for Kids Helping Kids Help Themselves® Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing.

The Super Bowl has a record book of its own, and many of the names filling it are familiar. Tom Brady holds the record for most completions in a Super Bowl. Jerry Rice amassed the most receiving yards in a single game. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record for most wins with six. But not all of the record-holders are household names. Here are the stories of record-setters famous and obscure, presented with the power and pop of the sport itself.

The Super Bowl has delivered surprises since early on, beginning when Broadway Joe Namath led the Jets over the heavily favored Colts in the game's third year. Mighty teams have fallen, and underdog players have seized their chance at football greatness. Here are the stories of the Super Bowl's biggest surprises, presented with the power and pop of the sport itself.

A fun and smart look at basketball, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

In the midst of World War II, a group of Army Air Force medical workers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines after surviving a plane crash. What followed were two months of sheer terror. Vivid details bring to light how they survived and the emotions they faced on a daily basis. Primary-source quotes bring the story to life.