New Releases by Carmen Bredeson

"A close-up look at tarantulas for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides an up-close look at lions for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about alligators.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about snakes.

A close-up look at monarch butterflies, including their wings, antennae, eyes, proboscis, and claws. Color photographs show the stages of the life cycle: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly.

Provides a simple description of how astronauts aboard a space shuttle perform everyday activities such as eating, drinking, and sleeping.

A biography of writer Isabel Allende that describes her era, major works, and life.

Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.

A simple introduction to the physical features, orbit, and efforts to explore the Earth''s moon.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Explores the causes and effects of this weather phenomenon and the impact it has on society.

Provides a brief profile of George W. Bush, from his early life to the election controversy to his job as president of the United States.

Unveils the unique influences of Sousa, Ellington and eight other composers whose musical creations have become some of the most memorable music in history.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

A biography of writer Stephen King that describes his era, major works, and life.

The rain would not stop. The waters kept rising. Would the levees hold? Would the Mississippi and Missouri rivers overflow their banks? As nine states in the Midwest experienced floods, thousands of people lost their homes. Some lost their lives. This book describes the courage and the heartbreak of people who faced the deadly deluge.

This book discusses the geographic features, history, government, economy, people, and landmarks of the state of Texas.

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Detailing the lives and works of ten of America''s greatest writers of the 20th century, including Willa Cather, Katherine Anne Porter, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Toni Morrison. A chapter is devoted to each of these ten men and women, exploring their written words, their awards and recognitions, and how their personal lives affected their writing styles.

Profiles the lives, accomplishments, and contributions of ten recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.