Best Selling Books by Adrianna Morganelli

Minerals are the most common substances on Earth. Some minerals such as copper and salt are easy to find. Others are more rare such as diamonds. This intriguing new book takes a close-up look at minerals and their role in the formation of rocks.

This fact-filled new book describes the tomato''s history and how tomatoes have become a major part of our diet, whether uncooked or in sauces, pizzas, curries, and condiments. Interesting facts include the tomato''s connection to folktales about werewolves and why today''s commercial farm-grown tomato is seven times less nutritious than a tomato grown 50 years ago.

Intended for ages 8-14, this book talks about Columbus, his famous journey and the results of his interaction with the indigenous people he encountered. Features include: full-colour maps of the journey; native American culture and customs before and after Columbus'' arrival; and the evolution of the world map.

Follows the footsteps of Samuel de Champlain in his mission to colonize what would later become Quebec. Illustrations and maps follow his trek from Cape Breton to Cape Cod and the lake that now bears his name.

Discusses the history of coffee including how it is grown, harvested, processed, and sold.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.

Explores the world of trucks from big to small and fast to slow.

Mouth watering pictures illustrate this delicious new book on one of the world''s favorite foods. Children will love learning how the ancient Aztecs created a special drink from the bitter beans of the cacao tree and how those beans later became the delectable treat known as chocolate. Fascinating facts reveal where and how cacao beans are grown and harvested, and how they are manufactured into many kinds of chocolate products.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When doctors told her parents that she may never walk again, no one could have imagined that Wilma Rudolph would grow up to become the worldu0092s fastest woman. This awe-inspiring book shows how, with grace, perseverance, and dedication, young Wilma used her inner strength to overcome physical disabilities caused by polio to win three gold medals for the USA in track and field at the 1960 Olympics. A sports superstar and an icon worldwide, her legacy continues to inspire youth and African-American communities today.

A close-up look at the fastest cars in the world and the drivers who race them, follow Formula One''s fascinating story. The concept of aerodynamics is also broken down into basic terms.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: From simple coverings in hot, dry places to thick layers that keep out the cold, this colorful book shows young readers how people dress in different parts of the world. From traditional clothing worn during times of celebration to clothing suited to different environments and weather, this fascinating book teaches readers about different types of clothing and what purpose they serve.

Friends identify the shapes of things in their neighborhood, create new shapes by joining and separating existing ones, and discover why certain shapes are useful for building structures.

Mountains and rivers; forests and tundra; grizzlies and caribou; trapping and whaling; the Klondike gold rush and the Yukon Quest: It''s all about Yukon!

Un tour d''horizon du Yukon, de son histoire, de sa géographie, de ses richesses naturelles, de ses spécialités culinaires, de sa culture, de son économie, de ses figures marquantes et de la place qu''elle occupe sur la scène canadienne.

Qualified workers are required every day in manufacturing. If becoming a trained professional in a well-paying career appeals to you, this book will help you pick and choose from a wide variety of specialized jobs in the planning and managing of the processing of materials into products, including technical support and maintenance. Find out what path you need to follow in education and training to reach your dream job.

Describes the holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year in Argentina, including the food, traditions, and costumes.

Italy has been the center of the Roman Catholic Church for hundreds of years. Many of the country''s traditions and holidays today are based on religious holy days. This interesting book describes national holidays in Italy that mark such events as religious festivals, as well as important historic events such as the country''s independence. Other traditional celebrations featured include food festivals and family occasions.

This awe-inspiring journey through the continent of Australia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent''s various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on horseback through the Outback, bushwalking through Kakadu National Park, and flying by seaplane over the Great Barrier Reef.