New Releases by Ann Malaspina

Introducing: Zeke the Weather Geek! With a weather station in his yard and a weather journal in his pocket, it’s no wonder Zeke Abramovich is called Zeke the Weather Geek. What he really wants, though, is to be a Weather Warrior, which will only happen if he wins the Winter Photo Contest. But so far, none of his photo ideas have panned out. And to top it all off, his Saint Bernard birthday surprise is actually a lizard. Zeke’s Mood Meter is at negative 100 degrees. But a blizzard is coming! Zeke’s sure to get his winning photo now, right? The forecast is clear: Zeke’s about to be every kid’s favorite weather geek!

These stories of Black trailblazers, communities, and experiences will inspire kids of all backgrounds. This uplifting collection of eight stories introduces readers to barrier-breaking artists and athletes, as well as Black culture and traditions. This collection includes e-book editions of Fearless Mary, Gordon Parks, Ice Breaker, More than Just a Game, Song in a Rainstorm, Sugar Hill, Tiara''s Hat Parade, and Touch the Sky.

It''s 1942. Sam''s class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don''t want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is Japanese American. When Keiko''s family is forced to move to a camp for Japanese Americans, can Sam find a way to demonstrate his friendship?

Nelson Mandela''s fight to end apartheid in South Africa is a riveting story of hardship, courage, and triumph. One of the great moral leaders of modern history, Mandela never gave up his struggle against racial oppression. Through Mandela''s own words, primary documents, photographs, and engaging text, readers will learn about his early life in a small village, the stirrings of his political consciousness, his twenty-seven years of imprisonment for defying apartheid, and the events leading to his election as the first black president of South Africa. The book also explores Mandela''s legacy of justice, equality, and dignity, which has inspired people to action around the globe.

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

Through first-person accounts, informational text, and photos, students will learn about Chairman Maou0092s theories, military strategies, and political policies known as Maoism, which forever changed the culture of China and communication between the East and the West.

Highlighting Mahatma Gandhiu0092s key ideals and details of his life through source documents, photos, and informative text, this book will help students understand the revolutionary ideas that Gandhi portrayed. They will learn how he helped free India from British rule through nonviolence and shaped the behaviors of politicians and activists for generations to come.

Nathan and Nicole visit to the Statue of Liberty. Nicole takes along her notebook and writes poems using all kinds of nouns. Nathan uses his camera to snap pictures of all the nouns he can see. But their teacher, Miss Gomez, has a mystery for them: how can you take a photo of a noun you can’t see? Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage; common and proper nouns; possessive nouns; compound nouns; plural and collective nouns; irregular nouns; and concrete and abstract nouns. Glossary and additional resources.

Victor is training for a race, but he doesn''t know his friend Vivian is also training to run in the race! While studying for their test on verbs, Vivian and Victor use several verbs to describe the upcoming race, and soon Victor guesses Vivian''s secret! Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage of verbs; action and being verbs; past, present, and future tense; progressive tense; irregular verbs; main verbs; and helping verbs. Writing activity in the back reinforces text concepts. Glossary and additional resources.

Everyone knows that smoking is an expensive habit. Cigarettes, after all, cost money. But as readers will learn from Burning Money: The Cost of Smoking, buying cigarettes and other smoking materials is only part of the costs associated with smoking.

What''s so great about New York? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Empire State! Explore New York''s busy Big Apple, beautiful waterways, and rich history. The New York by Map feature shows where you''ll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in New York.

Top 10 on the 2013 Amelia Bloomer list A nonfiction story about suffragist Susan B. Anthony''s first trip to the ballot box. On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony made history--and broke the law--when she voted in the US presidential election, a privilege that had been reserved for men. She was arrested, tried, and found guilty: "The greatest outrage History every witnessed," she wrote in her journal. It wasn''t until 1920 that women were granted the right to vote, but the civil rights victory would not have been possible without Susan B. Anthony''s leadership and passion to stand up for what was right.

CCBC Choices 2013 2014-2015 Children''s Crown Award 2013-2014 Macy''s Multicultural Collection of Children''s Literature 2015 Louisiana Readers'' Choice Master List A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Amelia Bloomer list 2013 IRA-CBC Children''s Choices Best Children''s Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bare feet shouldn''t fly. Long legs shouldn''t spin. Braids shouldn''t flap in the wind. ''Sit on the porch and be a lady,'' Papa scolded Alice. In Alice''s Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.

Looks at the history of the anti-communist zeal and resulting controversial official practices of the late nineteen forties and early nineteen fifties epitomized by Senator Joseph R. McCarthy.

In the fall of 1775, General George Washington was struggling to find a way to fight the British so that the colonies could be free from England. Phillis Wheatley, and African American poet who herself had struggled to gain freedom, decided to write Washington a poem of encouragement. Ann Malaspina''s inspiring story shows the life and times of these two brave people who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the the ex-slave who risked her own life and freedom to save hundreds of others through the Underground Railroad.

A small slice of land wedged on the edge of Asia, Lebanon sits precariously on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. To the west lies Europe, the seat of Christianity and Western culture; to the east lies the Arab world, the heart of Islam. An Arab nation with a government led by Christians since the late 1940s, Lebanon''s place on the world map has allowed it to bridge the two worlds, but often at a stiff price. After years of civil war that began in 1976, Lebanon had started to rebuild. Very briefly, the country enjoyed a golden moment of peace, but tensions kept simmering. In 2006, eight Israeli soldiers were killed by Hezbollah, Lebanon''s Shiite militia, and in 2007, several political leaders were assassinated during this country''s fledgling attempts to achieve stability in a region dominated by turmoil.

Chopin made the piano a solo instrument and gave it an entirely new expression. In this beautifully written account of Chopinu0092s life, students learn the ideas behind the composeru0092s art, the social, historical, and cultural events that influenced him and his work, and Chopinu0092s pivotal role in musical history.

Discusses saving the American wilderness, including preservation and conservation, environmental activism, recreation in the wilderness, and the future of wilderness management.