Most Popular Books by Dan Elish

Fourth-grader Jason, the only member of his Little League team who can talk with animals, improves his team''s chances to win the championship with the help of an elderly polar bear named Whitney.

Focuses on the events surrounding James Meredith''s efforts to be allowed to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962.

The Cornerstones of Freedom series introduces the people, places, and events that helped make the United States what it is today. Don''t miss a single exciting story!

The Cornerstones of Freedom series introduces the people, places, and events that helped make the United States what it is today. Don''t miss a single exciting story!

Details the events of the scandal called Watergate, including the major players, how the facts were uncovered, and the way in which the events ultimately reaffirmed basic principles of the Constitution.

The Cornerstones of Freedom series introduces the people, places, and events that helped make the United States what it is today. Don''t miss a single exciting story!

Born to the second president of the United States, John Quincy Adams was raised for a life of public service In John Quincy Adams, explore his boyhood introduction into the world of foreign affairs to his life in politics as a young man. Elected the sixth president of the United States in 1824, follow the difficult road of his presidency and the continuation of public service until the age of eighty. Book jacket.

The impact and ramifications of cases argued before the Supreme Court are felt for decades, if not centuries. Only the most important issues of the day and the land make it to the nine justices, and the effects of their decisions reach far beyond the litigants. Under discussion here are some of the most momentous Supreme Court cases ever. An absorbing exploration of enormously controversial events, the series details, highlights, and clarifies the complex legal arguments of both sides. Placing the cases within their historical context--though they ultimately emerge as "works in progress"--the authors reveal each decision''s relevance both to the past and the present. The result is a fascinating glimpse across the centuries into the workings of the Supreme Court and the American judicial system.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, and landmarks of Vermont"--Provided by publisher.

"Elish delivers a fast-paced, entertaining story with appealing characters, a healthy dose of action, and a dash of humor" Publishers Weekly Born To ... Fight? Ike Rupert Hollingsberry is haunted by the past because complete strangers won''t let him forget when his famous father died on the set of The Fighting Dragons, a cult favorite that still has people talking. But when he''s attacked by a large locust, like the one that killed his dad, Ike is helped by the geekiest nerd of all, Elmira Hand. Killing the giant locust was only the beginning of the surprises in store for Ike as he is whisked away from New York City to an isolated Florida compound to assume his role as the next in line to lead the Royal Order of the Fighting Dragons--that are NOT supposed to exist--and learns his dad''s death was a cover-up for a far greater purpose ... "... destined to be a kid-pleasing classic. Readers will be captivated as Ike is drawn into the mysterious and dangerous world ... I dare any fan of Harry Potter, Roald Dahl, Wonder Woman, Superman--any rollicking adventure story--to pick up The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons and not get hooked. Deborah Heiligman, Award-winning author of Vincent and Theo

First published in the US in 1993, this copiously illustrated collection of activities, stories, songs and poems relating to Christmas includes information about Christmas traditions, instructions for making Christmas decorations and presents, and recipes for treats such as gingerbread stars and walnut brittle.

Welcome to Discovery Big Awesome Animals, where becoming an expert is more fun than you ever imagined. Here, you''ll find out about... Tigers that eat as much as 90 pounds of meat in a single meal. That''s more than 350 fast-food hamburgers - without the buns, of course. Octopuses that can escape almost any aquarium tank - and sometimes they even come back. Sharks that constantly grow new teeth - as many as 30,000 in a lifetime. Plus many more enormous, gigantic, and really HUGE facts! It''s a BIG AWESOME world out there. Come on in and join the Discovery!

In this book from the Cornerstones of Freedom series, readers will learn about the U.S. Supreme Court''s historic decisions and the role of the Court in maintaining checks and balances. Primary source quotes are included.