New Releases by Gare Thompson

This thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes! The Great Escapes series explores real historical events and shows children how kids just like them learn how to work together in order to change the world for the better. Historical figures are interwoven into the stories, offering readers the chance for further exploration on these people and their places in history. In Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey, a pair of teenage slaves must rely on a white teenager to help them escape slavery. Will they work together—or pay a terrible price?

This thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes! Great Escapes explores real historical events and shows children how kids just like them learn how to work together in order to change the world for the better. Historical figures are interwoven into the stories, offering readers the chance for further exploration on these people and their places in history. In Mount St. Helen''s 1980: Fiery Eruption!, Alex and Wendy love exploring this beautiful volcano. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, the two best friends must race to save others—and themselves.

Readers learn about the people and ideas that influenced the writing of the United States Constitution and the formation of the United States government.

Explore and Draw is a wonderful series that captures the interest of young artists as they learn basic art techniques while drawing many different animals, extreme sports, and motorcycles. Each book not only features step-by-step drawing directions, it also includes interesting information about what is being drawn. These books are an excellent resource for report writing and illustrating.

The concept of supply and demand is made easy in this book. Learn the ins and outs of this fundamental concept of economics.

"A Vietnamese-American family struggles to fit into a Texas fishing community."--Publisher''s description

This book explores the rich history of the West and provides an opportunity for students to understand how the economics and culture of today''s West can be traced through key historical moments. The Western region consists of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

Reconstructs past events from the perspective of immigrants, following a fictional family as they come from Russia to settle in New York City. Contains photographs portraying real families and places during the period described in the book.

Explains, through the diaries of a fictional ranchero family, the role of Spanish missions and rancheros in the development of California from the late 1700''s to 1838.

Describes the changes in American culture, technology, economics and values during the decade of the 1920''s. A fictional account of the Connor family of Bainbridge, Georgia, who move to Miami Beach, Florida. Uses historical photographs to illustrate the people, places, and events of the time. Discusses some reasons behind the land boom in Florida.

Ride along with the daring men of the Pony Express.

This is a story of a race between two explorers, R. Amundsen and R. Scott, both of whom wanted to be the first to reach the South Pole. To do this, they would have to overcome many dangers.

A survey of how rain forests work in the Amazon River Region.

A very basic introduction to screws, levers, planes and more.

Describes the Serengeti Plain and the animals that live there.

Gives a first-person account of the science behind a hot-air balloon ride from takeoff to landing

A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first president''s wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

Padre Carlos Ramón is visiting the Delgado family in Californina, where he shares stories of early California mission life with the Delgado children.

The U.S.S. Monitor was an entirely new type of warship when it launched in 1862. Dubbed "the forefather of the modern Navy," this ironclad ship changed how wars are fought at sea. But on New Year''s Eve, 1862, it sank off the coast of North Carolina in a terrible storm. No one thought the Monitor could be raised, but after 140 years, parts of the ironclad have finally been brought to the surface. This book chronicles the Monitor''s revolutionary design, exciting battle, and intriguing excavation. Illustrated by Larry Day.

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers'' understanding of the subject.

This independent reader is part of a non-fiction reading scheme that integrates science and social studies content with literacy development.

Examines how corn began to grow in the early Americas, why it was important to Native Americans, and how it became a staple product in many other countries.

Timothy Mole writes of escapades and adventures in letters to his mom and dad while traveling with his school band to Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.

Surveys different modes of transportation, such as automobiles, ships, trains, and planes, and discusses their development in history.