Therese M. Shea

Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. Even though Boseman's film career didn't start until he was in his 30s, he has worked hard for his success. With this enlightening biography, readers will learn about Boseman's upbringing, education, and acting career. Accessible text and photographs of Boseman on the red carpet highlight his acting journey. A timeline of key points guides readers through Boseman's life and career.

Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. Even though Boseman's film career didn't start until he was in his 30s, he has worked hard for his success. With this enlightening biography, readers will learn about Boseman's upbringing, education, and acting career. Accessible text and photographs of Boseman on the red carpet highlight his acting journey. A timeline of key points guides readers through Boseman's life and career.

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect. Both had risen from poverty to prominence in the years prior to the Civil War due to hard work and a passion for their beliefs. Lincoln grew to rely on Douglass for his advice during the war. Readers will learn biographical information about both of these important Americans through accessible text and interesting fact boxes, including quotations from each. Stunning historical images give readers context about the turbulent times in which Lincoln and Douglass lived.

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect. Both had risen from poverty to prominence in the years prior to the Civil War due to hard work and a passion for their beliefs. Lincoln grew to rely on Douglass for his advice during the war. Readers will learn biographical information about both of these important Americans through accessible text and interesting fact boxes, including quotations from each. Stunning historical images give readers context about the turbulent times in which Lincoln and Douglass lived.

What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such as adaptations and habitats, are given special attention. Graphic organizers help clarify and review key ideas for budding ecologists.

The electoral college is a term often heard during U. S. presidential elections. This process is how Americans select their president and vice president. While many older people are still unsure of how it works, young political scientists will have all the answers after reading this valuable volume. They'll learn why the electoral college was established by the Constitution, how it has worked throughout U. S. history, and the controversies surrounding it today. Important social studies vocabulary, photographs of elections in action, colorful maps, and quotes and explanations from historical figures shed light on this need-to-know issue.

With all the dangers to Earth today, saving the planet is on many people's minds. Engineers and inventors are at the forefront of technologies to combat pollution, reduce waste, and fight climate change. This fascinating and accessible look at exciting green technologies touches on critical STEM concepts relating to our lives today. Solar panels, alternative fuels, and plant-based plastics are a few of the practical applications of science that may inspire the scientists, engineers, and inventors of tomorrow. Diagrams, primary sources, and photographs aid readers in absorbing key ideas from the narrative.

What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such as adaptations and habitats, are given special attention. Graphic organizers help clarify and review key ideas for budding ecologists.

More Important Than Fear

"Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed and treated. They'll learn about the many professionals who can offer help and hope to those afflicted with phobias.

Phobia is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed and treated. They'll learn about the many professionals who can offer help and hope to those afflicted with phobias.

If you were a bullfrog, you could have as many as 20,000 siblings, and you wouldn't have a problem eating them Readers will love learning about these cold-blooded amphibians through the 20 most odd and interesting facts about their adaptations, life cycle, behaviors, and more. Carefully selected photographs support the accessible text and display bullfrogs in their native habitats. Beneficial graphic organizers help summarize the most essential information about bullfrogs for budding herpetologists.

In an increasingly digital world, many young people struggle to read analog clocks, but these goblins have arrived just in time. This amusing yet educational book, full of amazing illustrations of these mischievous creatures, introduces many time-reading skills to riveted readers. They'll learn folklore about goblins and discover that clocks are a great way to learn other elementary math concepts.

The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them as they're learning about attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide information about creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years. Questions throughout this highly motivating narrative allow readers to assess their understanding of the geometry concepts.

Learning to measure using different units as well as different measuring tools is essential for budding mathematicians and scientists. Vital measurement concepts are introduced in this vibrant volume featuring the elusive Loch Ness monster. Yes, "Nessie" has come to the surface to guide readers in learning tips and tricks to become measurement experts. Amusement and education collide on these bright pages, which provide loads of math information, quiz questions, and fascinating lore about the Loch Ness monster.

Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. Readers will practice place value skills presented by the monsters called ogres. Delightful illustrations and intriguing folklore fact boxes accompany the achievable text. Readers will answer math problems throughout this motivating volume, allowing them to assess their understanding of the critical concepts.

Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. Readers will practice place value skills presented by the monsters called ogres. Delightful illustrations and intriguing folklore fact boxes accompany the achievable text. Readers will answer math problems throughout this motivating volume, allowing them to assess their understanding of the critical concepts.