New Releases by Carmen Bredeson

Describes the physical characteristics of African elephants, and explains how these characteristics help elephants live in the climate they do.

Describes the physical characteristics of giant pandas and how these features help them to survive.

With the series, Rookie Read-About "RM" Geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, habitats around the world... and right in their own backyards!It''s got cotton fields, cities like Savannah and Atlanta, and an incredible wildlife refuge called the Okefenokee swamp. No wonder people call Georgia a "peach" of a state.

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

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!

An introduction to the land and people of the state of Texas.

Provides a brief biography of the life and career of first lady, Laura Bush.

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

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.

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

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.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

Chronicles the life of the astronaut from her childhood in Oklahoma through her various space shuttle missions to her six months aboard the Mir space station.

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

Discusses the roles of several NASA spacecrafts which carried out probes during explorations of the planets.

The smoke could be seen for miles. Closer to the inferno, lives and property were being lost and creating chaos for families. Author Carmen Bredeson gives us an in-depth account of the monster fire that swept through this drought-ridden city. Full-color photographs give the reader a vivid view of this gripping tale of survival and destruction.

The launching of Sputnik I in 1957 by the Soviet Union was a wake-up call to the U.S. and the true beginning of our space program. NASA was formed soon after and the space race heated up, culminating in 1969 with Apollo 11''s successful landing on the Moon. Cooperation with the Soviets and now Russia has resulted in great leaps for our space program, including the use of unmanned probes to explore distant planets and the construction of space stations which open up the intriguing possibility of future space colonies. Lots of illustrations and sidebars make the reading inviting and accessible.

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

A biography of writer Amy Tan that describes her era, major works, and life.