New Releases by Elizabeth Raum

2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List Lavinia Warren never let her height—or the lack of it—prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew more than three feet tall, she became a beloved teacher, a world traveler, an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures. Lavinia was teaching at a local school when she heard about an opportunity to travel doing shows as a "human curiosity" on a Mississippi River boat. Eventually she met P. T. Barnum and worked at his American Museum. It was there that she met Charles Stratton, known to the world as "Tom Thumb." Their wedding, which took place on February 10, 1863, brought joy to a nation at war. President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln held a reception for the couple at the White House. During her long life, Lavinia faced several tragedies but always found the strength to go on. Her extraordinary story also provides a unique perspective on one of the most devastating periods in American history: the Civil War and its aftermath. This valuable middle-grade biography includes material on Tom Thumb Weddings, readers' questions, a time line, and other resources.

"Unrest was growing in the thirteen colonies and Massachusetts was a hotbed of revolt, especially in light of the Boston Tea Party. The British king and Parliament were considering various ways to quell the rebellion, leading to the Intolerable Acts. The colonists hold the First and Second Continental Congresses, war breaks out, and the Declaration of Independence is written. Readers dive into this history and make choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story"--

How many girls your age have a social media account? What are the most popular social media websites? How many followers does the average teen have? Find the answers to these questions and more while learning how to make a statement on social media!

Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

YOU are a New Englander with a bad case of gold fever. Gold has been discovered in California, and you want to go claim some for yourself. Will you strike it rich?

"In You Choose format, explores the Revolutionary War from the perspectives of colonists, British soldiers, militia soldiers, and foreigners"--

South Korea offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

From Peanut Farmer to President When Jimmy Carter was a boy, he listened to his parents talk about local politics and watched them live out their Baptist faith in the community. From the fields of his family farm to traveling the world negotiating peace talks, God guided every step of Jimmy’s journey. His unwavering devotion to peace and faith helped him navigate the political waters of the governorship and presidency. This revised edition includes updates on President Carter’s continuing work on human rights and celebrates 30 years of Habitat of Humanity, with focus on the Jimmy and Roslyn Carter work projects in Haiti and more. Discover the extraordinary life of this world-famous humanitarian and follow in the footsteps of this incredible man of God.

This book helps children to develop critical thinking and debating skills. It examines the topic of advertising in a lively and accessible way. Information is presented to help readers deliberate, debate, and decide for themselves. The book looks at the power of advertising: how it works, the pros and cons, the impact of consumerism and how advertising affects our daily lives.

"A photographic timeline of World War II"--

"Describes the disgusting details about daily life in several historical eras, including housing, food, and sanitation"--

"Featuring a special note from Jimmy Carter"--Cover.

Explains what the Mayflower Compact was, its importance in U.S. history, and the people involved in its creation.

You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family in mortal danger? Experience the life or death dilemmas that face storm chasers. YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of North Korea.

Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas from future hurricanes.

Surviving Tornadoes will look at children who experienced tornadoes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Discusses ways to help people cope with HIV/AIDS and some of the treatments available.

Introduces readers to ADHD, how it affects people, and what can be done to be a good friend to someone living with ADHD.

This book teaches readers what the Aztecs gave us: chocolate, Day of the Dead, and more.

This book explores what the Vikings gave us: clinker ships, althings, and more.

The varied titles in this new series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With these books, the arts are brought to life!

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Discusses the importance of poetry in modern music, its historical significance, and different styles of poetry, and suggests writing and speaking activities.

This series tells you everything you ever wanted to know about a range of topics, from science and technology, to history and food. Each book offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information that will stimulate the curiosity of young readers.

Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told about it throughout history.

Looks at the origins, history, and technology of toilets.

Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer countries of the world.

What is alcoholism? What happens when parents get divorced? What are illegal drugs? This series offers a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straighforward information, answering common questions people may have to help them make informed decisions.