New Releases by Michael Teitelbaum

Big foot! Yeti! Does this creature exist? High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!Formidable footprints found! Something enormous is out there. It ́s too big to be human. It must be a...

Jacob and Rich were excited about the chance to explore the old, abandoned ghost town. But they’d barely begun to walk the town’s streets when they heard a strange voice whisper, “Get out.” It was a warning they should have listened to, especially before they went into the dark, abandoned gold mine.

When Jake and his friends visited the town’s old, abandoned cemetery on Halloween night, he was a little anxious. But when Jake saw the gravedigger through the heavy fog, and then the gravestone with the name of a living person carved onto it—a person he knew—his anxiety turned to terror!

Nina had just missed her one chance to be on the hottest TV talent show around—Singing Superstar! But then fate intervened and provided another stage for her to show off her talent, a stage far from the TV cameras. Some say that fame comes at a price. Nina was about to find out just how high that price can be!

Submarines have been in use for centuries, but it wasn’t until the late 1800s that they were commonly used in the military. Today submarines are invaluable weapons in most navies. Through interviews with engineers and soldiers, learn how they work and what it’s like to live and work underwater.

Armored, weaponized, and able to navigate different terrains, the Humvee has been used by the US military since the 1970s and continues to be a standard vehicle used in military operations. Soldiers in the field tell readers what it’s like to operate Humvees in the field, and introduce them to the newest military vehicle, the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected).

With the help of three good fairies, Princess Aurora grows up safe and protected from the evil Maleficent. But everything changes when she meets Prince Phillip and falls in love. Disney Princess fans ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book retelling of Disney Sleeping Beauty!

Ariel is a curious young mermaid. She likes to explore sunken ships, swim up to the surface, and learn all she can about the world above the sea. Children ages 2-5 will love finding out what happens when this Disney Princess falls in love with a human in the full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Disney The Little Mermaid!

DIV The world's population has grown by five billion people over the past century, an astounding 300 percent increase. Yet it is actually the decline in family size and population growth that is the issue attracting greatest concern in many countries. This eye-opening book looks at demographic trends in Europe, North America, and Asia—areas that now have low fertility rates—and argues that there is an essential yet often neglected political dimension to a full assessment of these trends. Political decisions that promote or discourage marriage and childbearing, facilitate or discourage contraception and abortion, and stimulate or restrain immigration all have played significant roles in recent trends. /div

Reporter Clark Kent is covering a World Peace Conference held on an orbiting space station when three of Superman's deadliest enemiesNBrainiac 2.5, General Zod, and Lex LuthorNdecide to attack Earth. Readers follow clues in this illustrated, action-packed story as Superman and decide how the story ends. Original.

Not even half a century ago America was segregated, when everything depended on the color of one's skin. Access to schools, restaurants, parks, buses or even water fountains was segregated. And born into this segregated world was Martin Luther King Jr. The son of a black preacher, King was taught from a young age that he was equal. He deserved the same rights and freedoms as anyone. He dreams of a nation where people are not judged by the color of their skin but by their character. And he believed that dream could one day become reality. Armed with one the nonviolent teachings of Ghandi and a staunch belief that all men and women were created equal, Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. Through a series of peaceful protests and marches, King captured the attention of the world... and changed the lives of millions of Americans forever.

Kids can choose their own fate in these interactive stories featuring Batman as he faces such villains as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and The Riddler. Original.

Tells the origin story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Join the Autobots as they train to battle the Decepticons! The exercises are equal parts work and play, but the 'bots have one goal in mind: victory.

In this collection of four books, Aang, Azula, Toph, and Sokka tell about their exciting and eye-opening journeys through the Earth Kingdom. This amazing collection is a great way to gear-up for the summer 2010 movie The Last Airbender--it's sure to be a hit!

When an evil dragon attacks Gotham City, Batman knows he can't stop it by himself. With Superman and Wonder Woman fighting by his side, there is nothing these three Super Heroes can't do!

The men in the crisp black suits and the really cool shades are back to keep the aliens from overrunning planet Earth. It's been five years since Agents Jay and Kay saved the world from a very big bug. Now a new alien menace is threatening to destroy the Earth -- unless it's given the Light of Zartha. There's one problem: Only one person on Earth knows where the Light has been hidden -- that person is Agent Kay.

Aliens, ghosts, and monsters haunt the pages of this eerie trip around the Scary States of America. With Jason Specter—the nation's unofficial collector of all things paranormalÑas your guide meet the girl in Illinois who can start fires with her mind, the Skunk Ape of Florida that knocks victims flat with its stench, the mischievous Shadow People of Arkansas, the Jersey Devil, the extraterrestrials who take human organs as a souvenir of their trip to Washington, and the wailing ghost of a teenage girl trapped forever in an Oregon lighthouse. Some of these visitors from other worlds don't mean to hurt anyone . . . and some of them do.Warning: All of these stories are based on true events. Are you ready to face the terror in your state? From the Trade Paperback edition.

Reese and Dante love skateboarding together. Their friendly competition pushes them both to skate their best, but when they enter a contest with an amazing prize, the word "friendly" ceases to apply. Can the boys hold on to their friendship or will the competition come between them for good?

Discusses the reasons Chinese people left their homeland to come to America, the experiences immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society.

On the prowl . . .The infamous Cat Burglar is locked up-and his devoted daughter, Felicia Hardy, has big plans to take action. As the Black Cat, Felicia embarks upon a dangerous mission to set her father free. A thrilling chase ensues when Spider-Man interrupts the plan.Will Spider-Man be able to escape the jinx of the Black Cat?

Pablo loves playing flag football with his friends, but he isn’t quite as good as all of the other kids. He practices all of the time and his heart is really in it, but he gets intimidated and always seems to mess up during the games. When the team’s quarterback hurts his ankle during the biggest game of the season, a very nervous Pablo has to take his place. Will Pablo be able to overcome his fears?

You call yourself the ultimate fan, but how much do you really know about the world of the Avatar? Put your knowledge to the test with Mindbenders and Brainbusters: The Ultimate Avatar Challenge, devoted entirely to the final chapter of the series, Season 3, Fire. Readers will be asked to bend minds to solve brainbusting questions, fill in the blanks, and uncover word scramble and mystery quotations. With answers included in the back of the book, you and your friends can keep score to find out which of you truly is the ULTIMATE Avatar fan!

In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, baseball, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play them better.

Are you a comic-book fan? Obsessed by superheroes? This unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more … all your favourite superheroes and villains are here, as well as some weird and wonderful one-offs.Knock-out double-page features celebrate some of the biggest stars with intimate details on their powers, titanic clashes and action-packed careers.Jam packed with things you never knew, as well as original, comic-book art – the power and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page.

During her Earth Kingdom travels Katara, the talented Waterbender, reveals how it feels to bear the weight of being the second in command, and the one who Aang looks to for advice and strength. Will she ever find the right balance between being tough and being compassionate? When the gang wants to give up, can she lift their spirits and lead them safely through the desert? Does she have what it takes to get Aang back on the right path when he loses his way? Find out how the Avatar's most trusted advisor stays focused, and keeps everyone on track even when all else seems hopeless.

One of the four hidden scrolls about the world of Avatar that contains sacred information about the Water Tribes, including Katara discovering the Avatar in the iceberg and Aang learning from the Waterbending master in the North.

When their usual soccer field cannot be used for the big tournament, the members of The Lightning use hard work--and teamwork--to fix up another field so that the tournament can go on.

Sokka, a skilled fighter and planner, helps the Avatar and his sister Katara move safely through the Earth Kingdom by dealing with badger-moles, an evil Fire Nation princess, and an Earth King who refuses to acknowledge the war.

Skiing down a snowy slope is fun and exciting. Readers will find out what they need to get started on an outdoor sport that can get them outdoors and help keep them fit for life.