Janey Levy

Harriet Tubman is well known for her work as an abolitionist and a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Her life was one of extraordinary suffering and extraordinary courage. This absorbing biography traces her life from childhood years in slavery, through her escape and subsequent work on the Underground Railroad, ending with her final years. Powerful historical images and age-appropriate text supply solid social studies content. Fact-filled sidebars and a timeline enhance the reading experience.

Hyenas have a bad reputation as cowardly scavengers. In movies such as The Lion King, they're portrayed as villains, but hyenas are actually Africa's most successful predators. Young readers will discover fascinating facts about these intriguing, intelligent animals. Special attention is paid to their bite, how it works, and the role it plays in their diet. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer supplement the age-appropriate narrative that addresses important science concepts. Striking photographs will make readers feel like they're on a hyena wildlife safari.

The Bill of Rights is an exceptionally important part of the Constitution. Not only does the Bill of Rights guarantee individual liberties and place limits on government powers, but without the addition of this section, the Constitution itself might never have been approved. This absorbing volume discusses the Bill of Rights and how it came to be, the language of each amendment, and how amendments have been interpreted. Intriguing controversies surrounding some of the amendments are explained. Sidebars, fact boxes, and graphic organizers enrich the learning experience.

The Bill of Rights is an exceptionally important part of the Constitution. Not only does the Bill of Rights guarantee individual liberties and place limits on government powers, but without the addition of this section, the Constitution itself might never have been approved. This absorbing volume discusses the Bill of Rights and how it came to be, the language of each amendment, and how amendments have been interpreted. Intriguing controversies surrounding some of the amendments are explained. Sidebars, fact boxes, and graphic organizers enrich the learning experience.

Hyenas have a bad reputation as cowardly scavengers. In movies such as The Lion King, they're portrayed as villains, but hyenas are actually Africa's most successful predators. Young readers will discover fascinating facts about these intriguing, intelligent animals. Special attention is paid to their bite, how it works, and the role it plays in their diet. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer supplement the age-appropriate narrative that addresses important science concepts. Striking photographs will make readers feel like they're on a hyena wildlife safari.

Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention is paid to the most infamous and dangerous species, which is the red-bellied piranha. Age-appropriate text addresses important science concepts while vivid photographs support this thrilling narrative. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enhance the reading experience.

American crocodiles and American alligators are formidable, but neither holds a candle to the fearsome Nile crocodile. Nile crocodiles have the strongest bite in the world at 5,000 pounds per square inch. With this fascinating volume, young readers discover intriguing facts about these animals and their lives. Special attention is given to their bite, how it works, and why and when they bite. Accessible text addresses important science concepts while colorful photographs display remarkable images. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enrich this learning experience.

Grizzly bears are a powerful, intimidating subspecies of brown bear. Just how threatening humans find them is revealed by the final part of their scientific name: Ursus arctos horribilis. Though much of their diet consists of fruit and nuts, make no mistake, these animals are apex predators. They have the teeth and bite to prove it. Young readers will be delighted with what they learn about these formidable animals and their bite. Spectacular, detailed photographs bring grizzlies up-close and personal while an accessible narrative shares important life science concepts. This reading and learning experience is enhanced by fact boxes, a graphic organizer, and glossary.

If you saw the movie Jaws, you probably formed the opinion that great white sharks are to be feared above all others. Surprise It turns out bull sharks were probably responsible for the attacks that inspired the book and movie. Many experts consider bull sharks to be the most dangerous of all sharks. Young readers will be thrilled by what they discover about this impressive animal that can thrive in both salt and fresh water environments. Striking, detailed photographs take readers right next to these sharks while an accessible narrative shares important life science concepts. A graphic organizer and fact boxes support the learning experience.

Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by poverty and hard labor. This compelling biography traces Washington's life. Readers learn details about his early years, his determined struggle to achieve an education, and his rise as an influential black leader. His sometimes-controversial ideas about how blacks should work to achieve equality in American society are explored. This accessible narrative is complemented by historical photographs, sidebars, and a detailed timeline.

Shirley Chisholm died in 2005, and her career had largely ended over a decade before that. But the life of this remarkable woman has particular resonance for our world today. The child of immigrants, she was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first African American to run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. This compelling volume traces Chisholm's life from her childhood through her career in education and her extraordinary political career. Accessible text provides important social studies content and remarkable photographs bring Chisholm's story into focus.

Grizzly bears are a powerful, intimidating subspecies of brown bear. Just how threatening humans find them is revealed by the final part of their scientific name: Ursus arctos horribilis. Though much of their diet consists of fruit and nuts, make no mistake, these animals are apex predators. They have the teeth and bite to prove it. Young readers will be delighted with what they learn about these formidable animals and their bite. Spectacular, detailed photographs bring grizzlies up-close and personal while an accessible narrative shares important life science concepts. This reading and learning experience is enhanced by fact boxes, a graphic organizer, and glossary.