New Releases by Gillian Gosman

Email is one of the most useful methods of communication between families and friends. It’s become a vital tool in the workplace and at school. This book introduces readers to using email, including how to write an email and how to send it. It takes a look at the different parts of an email, as well as proper email etiquette. Bright visuals help readers gain an understanding of email formatting. Readers can use the book’s glossary, table of contents, index, and supplemental websites to delve into the topic. Quick tips apply real-world advice to sending and receiving emails.

How can young writers share their writing? This book introduces readers to different kinds of writing and the digital tools they can use to share writing online. Readers will learn about blogs and websites, as well as online journals and newsletters. Using real-world advice from “Quick Tip” boxes, readers will learn how to stay safe online and make their writing stand out. Informational text is supported by bright visuals. Readers can use navigational tools such as a glossary, table of contents, index, and supplemental websites for further reading.

This book helps readers gain an understanding of what it means to read a text for information, recognize point of view, and search for evidence. It also teaches them to recognize important components of texts, including the main idea, theme, and structure.

This book will show readers how to research for evidence and present facts in an effective way. It also teaches them important critical thinking and critical reading skills that can be used to support an argument and broaden knowledge on a topic.

The Internet is a great tool for communicating, gaining knowledge, and sharing media online. This book will help readers learn about different kinds of media and the digital tools they can use to share their media online. Safe use of digital tools is highlighted, as well as how to use good judgment when sharing. Clear visuals are paired with informational text to help readers gain an understanding of online collaboration and social media. Supplemental websites guide readers in further exploration. This book also includes a glossary, table of contents, and index for extra guidance.

Charts and graphs help students illustrate their point in research papers, presentations, and other class projects. This book teaches readers how to read, understand, and create charts and graphs. It also teaches them how to apply that knowledge to real-world situations. Readers will learn different kinds of charts and graphs for different subjects, including science, social studies, and ELA. “Quick Tip” boxes give applicable advice, while supplemental websites provide a gate for further exploration. A glossary, table of contents, and index make it easy to gain full understanding of the topic.

Young readers probably don't realize that brooms are actually machines. The same goes for door handles, stairs, and many other objects that are commonly found in homes. Students will learn about mechanical advantage, force, and energy, and they will be able to recognize the simple machines they use in their own daily lives.

Simple machines are so common in our lives that we tend to overlook them even though they’re all around us—even during our favorite holidays! With explanations of the different kinds of simple machines, their mechanical advantages, and the ways each is used during various holidays, students will develop a deeper understanding of a fundamental component of the physical science curriculum.

The military is known for its big, powerful, and complex machinery. This book, however, lays out a number of examples, modern and historic, of how the armed forces use simple machines. A compelling presentation of physical science curriculum points.

Key physical science concepts are presented in the context of outdoor adventures. Young nature lovers will learn about the mechanics of popular gear, and they’ll also discover the fascinating ways that simple machines occur naturally in the great outdoors.

Discusses the flu's causes, symptoms, strains, and treatments, as well as methods for preventing it.

Discusses the cold's causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as methods for preventing it.

Before she was a Disney channel starlet, Meagen Jette Martin’s first professional job was a model in a Disney fashion show when she was only five years old. Now, as the star Disney’s “Camp Rock” movies, Martin is given a chance to do the two things she likes best: acting and singing. This book traces the young star’s life from her childhood love of community theater to performing with the Jonas Brothers. The accessible volume features photographs of the teen actress as well as information on the hobbies and causes that she promotes in her downtime.

Introduces the life and accomplisments of Abraham Lincoln.

Traces Ben Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions both to science and American history.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr.

This enlightening book introduces readers To The pulley. Through detailed photographs and uncomplicated text, readers will learn about its basic movement and where they can find pulleys in everyday life.

Introduces wheels and axles, including how they function together to create simple machines and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.

Describes the basic principle and parts of the screw and how it has been used throughout history, along with some examples of its modern-day uses.

Describes the basic principle and parts of the wedge and how it was used in ancient times, along with some examples of how it is used today.