Best Selling Books by Elizabeth Raum

Travel back to a time when: All children wore dresses even boys. Chasing a pig was a form of entertainment. Step into the lives of the colonists, and get the scoop on clothes, homes, and daily life in colonial America.

"In You Choose format, explores the Revolutionary War from the perspectives of spies on both the British and American sides"--

Describes how the camera was invented and explores the evolution from daguerrerotype through the Kodak handheld, Polaroid, and digital cameras seen today.

Being lost is scary. Being lost in space is terrifying. These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive.

"Describes the disgusting details about daily life in several historical eras, including housing, food, and sanitation"--

Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That''s exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Provides an introduction to the life and biography of the popular African American jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

Biography of a man who helped explore the American West and keep the peace with Native American tribes.

"Featuring a special note from Jimmy Carter"--Cover.

Discusses the life and work of Clara Barton, a nurse during the Civil War and the founder of the American Red Cross.

This book explores what the Vikings gave us: clinker ships, althings, and more.

What is alcoholism? What happens when parents get divorced? What are illegal drugs? This series offers a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straighforward information, answering common questions people may have to help them make informed decisions.

For especially talented athletes, fame and fortune follow. Crowds cheer them and newspaper and television reports present them as heroes. However, some athletes, as they struggle to be the best, make mistakes.

An introduction to the science of magnetism.

Examines the life and career of American astronaut Sally Ride.

Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer countries of the world.

Describes how water beneath Earth''s surface can be used as sources of power, how using this power affects the environment, and what the future significance of geothermal power and bio-energy may be.

A look at the first man on the moon, from his youth, to his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

The varied titles in this new series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With these books, the arts are brought to life!

This series tells you everything you ever wanted to know about a range of topics, from science and technology, to history and food. Each book offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information that will stimulate the curiosity of young readers.