New Releases by Bob Woods

Surviving Syria: Tales of War, Loss, and Courage is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering. Through deeply personal narratives, it takes readers on a harrowing yet hopeful journey into the heart of the Syrian conflict, revealing the courage, strength, and humanity of those who have endured its horrors. From the bombed-out streets of once-thriving cities to the refugee camps where hope flickers against all odds, this book offers a window into the lives of ordinary people navigating extraordinary challenges. It is a powerful reminder that behind every headline about war lies a mosaic of dreams, struggles, and triumphs. This book is not merely a chronicle of destruction but a celebration of survival, compassion, and the enduring hope for a brighter future. It sheds light on the silent strength of women rebuilding shattered lives, the bravery of everyday heroes who risk it all to save others, and the unyielding faith that keeps people moving forward. Surviving Syria is a call to action for global solidarity, urging readers to understand and support those whose lives have been irrevocably altered by war. It is a book for anyone seeking to connect with the universal threads of resilience, love, and the determination to rebuild amidst the ruins.

Sharks cause swimmers around the world to shake with fear. Should you really be afraid? Learn more about these amazing predators in this photo-filled book. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.

More than a million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, they get ready to race. Riders hop on their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. How do you drive a snowmobile? What are the races like? How can you stay safe while racing? Readers learn all about the exciting sport of snowmobiling. Color photographs, a glossary, and fact boxes will get them ready for this exciting adventure.

PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS8 titles64 pages eachFrom whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout, maps where applicable, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. A special section provides specific ways that readers can help in the fight to save these animals. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter referring back to subjects covered within. They challenge the reader s comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the backmatter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader s knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

America''s love affair with cars is most passionate when it comes to the fastest, most powerful, and coolest-looking models on the nation''s roads. Author Bob Woods takes readers through the history of flashy "muscle" cars, such as the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Charger, and Chevy Corvette.

Yankee Greats features 100 baseball cards of the greatest and most popular Yankees from the celebrated trading-card company Topps. Showcasing original cards for hall-of-fame players such as Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra, and current heroes like Derek Jeter, this unique package provides a fun and fresh approach to revisiting America’s favorite pastime with one of baseball’s most beloved teams. Since the Yankee’s humble beginnings in 1903 as the New York Highlanders to today’s star-studded team, the Bronx Bombers have won 27 World Championships—more titles than any other professional sports franchise in history. Yankee Greats will let Yankee and baseball fans alike revel in and reminisce over so many of the players that helped make baseball what it is today, and these legendary cards will bring back fond memories for both young and old collectors.

In this personable chronicle Bob Woods shares with us, through the keen eyes of a competitor and mentor, a rich and compelling history of student teams and their cars.

An exciting new series of high interest books that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers contains action-packed photographs and stories of the hottest racing vehicles and races for kids.

This exciting series teaches readers all there is to know about racing sports.

Presenting 50 years of sports records, high points, scandals, championships, and much more. 50 Years of American Sports presents in full color the exciting history of American sports from 1960 through 2009. Examining sports as social history, this guide covers the historical high points, scandals, records, championships, and the rise of professional athletics in an engaging decade-by-decade format. It captures the thrill of the games while looking at how sports have impacted culture, shaped race relations, influenced world events, and much more. Written by a team of top sports journalists and sports writers, this comprehensive book presents compelling and inspiring histories of the sports people love to watch and play. Year-by-year chapters recount important sports highlights, and full-color photographs capture some of the greatest moments in sports. Sports covered include: Auto racing Baseball Basketball Boxing Football Golf Hockey Horse racing The Olympics Soccer Tennis and many more.

Enter the wondrous world of optical illusions, where your eyes and brain play all kinds of amazing tricks on each other. This jam-packed, fun-filled book features over 90 mind-bending illusions, plus a kit of materials for creating your own optical teasers. Try to make sense of ¿impossible objects.¿ Marvel at illustrations that reveal more than one image. Discover the magic of moire patterns, the thrill of 3-D imagery, and the incredible world of stereograms. Beware, though: You won¿t always believe what you see . . . or what you believe. Includes: interactive book, 3-D glasses, colored films, mirror tricks, fun projects, and much more!

Describes the origins of NASCAR and its vehicles, tracks, crews, and races, and explains the special terms that racers and their teams use.

Describes what it is like to be a NASCAR driver, discussing the preparation, skills, experience, and performance record that are needed to qualify as a racer.

Lets readers explore the sport and history of motocross.

Describes the role technology plays in designing and building stock cars.

In this accessible guide the authors outline ways in which care homes can help families to become partners in the caring process. Using case examples, quotations and research-based evidence, the authors offer advice and guidelines for supporting relatives who choose to be involved in the care of people with dementia living in a care home.

"Learn about the motorcycle''s beginning, the chopper phenomenon, and motorcycle racing"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about some of the world''s most famous sports cars; how they began, and where they are going in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Each title in this series for reluctant readers focuses on a specific type of car, ranging from muscle cars to motorcycles and from NASCAR racers to dragsters, providing stories about famous racing heroes and popular car manufacturers from yesterday and today.

Read about the life and career of Annika Sorenstam, who is being hailed as the greatest female golfer ever.

This book details the career of Mat Hoffman, ten-time World Champion BMX biker.

Provides short histories of the football teams that make up the AFC East division.

Introduces the four teams that form the National Football League''s North conference.

Corvettes have been around for over 50 years and hold a special place in many car enthusiasts hearts. There have been certain Corvette models and years that have stood above the rest. This revised edition of Corvette Milestones includes the milestones of Corvettes from the first generation to the newest C6 generation. Each model is profiled with information why it is set against the rest of the Corvette models, specifications, and photos.

Describes the education, experience, and qualifications needed to become a driver on the NASCAR circuit.

A simple introduction to the history, gear, techniques, and enjoyment of the relatively new sport of snowboarding.

Presents biographical profiles of four accomplished young NASCAR drivers: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Kevin Harvick, Casey Atwood, and Shawna Robinson, and includes a glossary and further reading list.

Since the first edition of this guide a lot more is known about Alzheimer''s disease and other dementia. Financing and organisation of community care and residential care has undergone extensive changes, and public awareness of dementia has greatly increased. This guide explains the disease and offers advice and practical suggestions to help make life easier for both the patient and the caregivers.