New Releases by Adam Woog

LaDainian Tomlinson, called "LT," was one of the most exciting football players as the former star running back of the New York Jets.

Known to millions as J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez is one of the most prominent Latin American performers in the world. She has been called the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the United States by People en Español. As an actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and fashion designer, Lopez has a reputation for being a perfectionist and a demanding diva. But this dedication has paid off financially. According to Forbes, she is one of the richest Latino performers in the United States and ranked thirteenth on Forbes's 2019 list of the highest-paid women in entertainment. Read about this one-woman entertainment powerhouse in this full-color biography.

When one country or region of the world is facing political upheaval, genocide, or war, what role should the international community play? Should powerful countries such as the United States "police the world," ensuring widespread peace by intervening in such conflicts? Should each nation be responsible for managing its own conflicts? This book delves into the history of armed intervention to explore arguments both for and against military intervention, and to assess when and where it is necessary, if it is necessary at all. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and sidebars aid readers as they explore compelling sides of this debate.

LaDainian Tomlinson, called "LT," was one of the most exciting football players as;the former;star running back of the New York Jets.

Highlights the life and career of the New Orleans Saints running back, from his childhood and college athletic careers to his stellar professional career and prominent public life.

Nicknamed "Joe Cool" for his ability to remain calm under pressure, Joe Montana's career highlights are staples of NFL highlight films.

Most teens are familiar with the quirky and sometimes edgy animated shows found on television. But who are the creators of the characters and worlds that populate this animated realm? The biography series Contemporary Cartoon Creators introduces readers to the cartoonists, to the people and events that influenced their lives, and to the achievements that have brought them both acclaim and criticism. All books in the series include timelines, fully documented quotes, and full-color photographs. Book jacket.

Blake Shelton's long-standing role as a judge and singing coach on the NBC talent show The Voice has made him a popular fixture on America television. His career as a country music singer and songwriter earned him seven Grammy Award nominations and twenty-three number one hit singles. This comprehensive biography focuses on the life and work of country singer Blake Shelton. The book details Shelton's childhood, his struggle as a musician, and his rise to international fame.

Explores the history of the Baltic states, from the breakup of the soviet union to the early twenty-first century.

Much of what is known about people's everyday lives in times past comes from artifacts but also from diaries, letters, and other writings. Many important details of life during the Civil War, for instance, can be found in the diaries of women who carried on while their men were at war. In the Living History series, firsthand accounts such as these are combined with thoughtful narrative to offer a rich and vivid portrait of daily life in various times and places in history. A visual chronology, sidebars that feature quotes from people of the period and from historians, selected vocabulary words, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Book jacket.

Give your readers a comprehensive book that details the various of jobs and internships that readers can pursue in forensic science. Readers are provided with details regarding the education, training, and equipment that candidates would need for different roles. This book covers the history of forensic science, its role in the community, and the type of public service its officers provide. It also features stories from real cases and members of the forensic science team.

This book is not your ordinary career guidebook on law enforcement. It shares real life stories, cases, and criminal investigations to introduce all the various related jobs. It book covers the various types of jobs and internships that readers can pursue in various Police departments, detailing the education, training, and equipment that candidates would need for the different roles. Readers will learn about state, county, and city law enforcement history, their roles in the community, and types of public service its officers provide.

It isn't widely known, but the FBI recognizes that their men and women have lives; the agency offers a part-time program, which allows an agent to work 16 to 32 hours a week. Give your readers a cool look inside the various careers of the FBI. This book covers the various types of jobs and internships that readers can pursue, detailing the education, training, and equipment candidates would need for different FBI roles. Real life stories and cases are shared, giving readers a close up look at this rewarding field.

While the Secret Service is thought of synonymously with the President of the U.S., only one agent has ever died in the line of duty protecting a President. Private Leslie Coffelt was killed during his duty of protection of President Harry Truman. Readers will learn that there is a rich, varied history of the Secret Service, and that there are several different positions within the service. They will learn about the education, training, and equipment that candidates would need for different roles. Fascinating personal stories are shared as well, giving readers an up-close look at life in the service.

Commissioned by King François I of France to claim new lands for the country, Jacques Cartier arrived in Newfoundland in 1534.

The world's greatest structures were all built through some combination of human ingenuity, perseverance, vision, will power and, in many cases, physical might. History's Great Structures examines the practical, technological, and political challenges encountered by the designers and builders; how these structures were used by the people of the time; and what has become of them today. A visual chronology, sidebars highlighting topics of interest, selected vocabulary words and facts, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Book jacket.

Among the Pacific Northwest's many treasures is the Evergreen State, a state rich in eerie events. Haunted Washington, a collection of stories of ghosts, mysteries, and paranormal happenings, will leave readers delightfully frightened. Haunted Washington includes dozens of stories, from the royal Native American ghost of Seattle’s Pike Place Market to the haunted mansion that inspired horrormeister Stephen King’s TV mini-series Rose Red – all of them guaranteed to send chills up the spines of even the most daring ghosthunters. Each story includes notes on historical significance and local lore so that readers and visitors can learn more about each ghostly locale. A bibliography, a resources list of contact information to visit the haunted sites, and a brief “Ghost Hunter’s Guide” are also included, giving readers the resources to explore the haunted areas for themselves.

Known to millions as J Lo, Jennifer Lopez is one of the prominent Latin American performers in the world. She has been called the influential Hispanic entertainer in the United States by People en Espanol. This biography tells about this one-woman entertainment powerhouse.

What are the defining characteristics of the sprawling era known as the Middle Ages? What sets ancient Egypt apart from other ancient civilizations? And what is the legacy of the twentieth-century genocide known as the Holocaust? These are some of the ideas explored in Understanding World History, a series that surveys the political, social, and cultural trends of major periods and events in world history. Primary and secondary source quotes bring historical events to life. Source notes, a bibliography for further research, and index provide additional tools for student researchers.

Explores the history of the World Trade Center, from its controversial inception to its destruction in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Matt Damon dropped out of Harvard University at 18 years old and left for Los Angeles for an acting gig that was supposed to make him famous.

The ancient Greeks introduced democracy, the theater, science and philosophy to the civilized world but life on the Mediterranean peninsula could also be cruel and violent. Many of the country's estimated 2,000 city-states were constantly at war, particularly the two largest: Athens and Sparta. These longtime enemies eventually fought a conflict that would last 27 years, weakening the entire country and making Greece ripe for conquest by invaders.

There are so many sources of information out there, some valid, some totally bunk. Help your readers find out fact from fiction when it comes to food. This book examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on food myths and facts. Readers will evaluate the roles of metabolism, exercise, and lifestyle in relation to maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy understanding about food.

An illustrated overview of zombies, describing the history of the belief in zombies, discussing depictions of them in popular culture, and relating stories and tales that feature the legendary creatures.

Forbes real time net worth ratings puts Mark Zuckerberg at over 71 billion dollars. That isn't bad for a Harvard dropout. Readers will learn how this man's simple idea turned into a global phenomena and helped him create a social media empire.

ScratchBOT is a robot that depends on tacit touch to interpret information and preform duties. Using touch rather than vision, he ScratchBOT aids scientists researching animal behavior. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.

Basketball phenomenon Derrick Rose grew up in Chicago, Illinois, learning the game from his three older brothers. By the time he entered high school, Rose was already on the radar of collegiate coaches. Supporting social studies and biography assignments, this informative edition takes readers from Rose's childhood on Chicago's South Side, through his high school career and college years with the University of Memphis Tigers, to his being selected first overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft.

Describes the life and legend of Wyatt Earp, from his early life and career as a lawman to his famous gunfights and his legacy that lives on in popular culture.

Martha Canary-better known as Calamity Jane-is one of the more intriguing figures to emerge from the colorful history of the Old West. Her rough-and-ready nature lent itself well to her environment: She drank hard and smoked cigars, took nonsense from no one, loved to brag about her adventures, and was not afraid to wear men's clothing. While precious little evidence exists to prove some of her more outlandish claims, Calamity Jane has nonetheless remained an enduring legend of the Wild West. This new biography delves into what is known about Calamity Jane and her legacy as part of the Old West landscape. Legends of the Wild West brings to life the fascinating history, lore, and culture of the great American frontier from west of the Mississippi River to the wide expanses of the western prairies and deserts. Each volume is a compelling portrait of the best-known frontiersmen, women, and settlers of the West. Book jacket.

In 1863, during the Civil War that had torn the United States apart, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves would be freed in the Confederate states at war. Considered Lincoln's most direct action to hasten the end of slavery, the proclamation promised that slavery would effectively end at the conclusion of the war--and also allowed African Americans to serve in the Union army. Though the Emancipation Proclamation could not be enforced in the Confederate states until after the war, its issuance linked the Union's fight for the country's unity with the moral cause of freeing the slaves. In The Emancipation Proclamation: Ending Slavery in America, read about the groundbreaking document that was a precursor to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that effectively ended slavery in the United States.