New Releases by Elizabeth Raum

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

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

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.

Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told about it throughout history.

A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.

Presents a look at time, covering biological clocks, the history of time, world time, and time travel.

Looks at the origins, history, and technology of toilets.

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.

Who found the wreck of the Titanic? Where did Francisco Pizarro search for gold? Using the nonfiction genre ''discussion'' to present a variety of explorers, from the person who discovered America to an explorer who rescued a fellow climber on Mount Everest.

When was the western United States still a mysterious land? Why was it important to find a water route across the continent? What did the first explorers to the West discover on their way? Take a step back in time and discover the facts behind a groundbreaking adventure: a river-based journey across the American West. Join the Corps of Discovery as they conquer treacherous waters, make peace with Native Americans, ride horseback over mountains, and become national heroes! Find out about the difficulties the expedition faced: the hungry grizzly bears, the terrifying Great Falls, the long, icy winters, and the threat of starvation. Learn more about the wild environment of the West, and the plants and animals the Corps discovered as they boldly paved the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Put readers in the drivers seat with these interactive history books! Everything in these books happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE the path you take and what you do next. Readers will explore multiple perspectives and learn for themselves the valu

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.

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

"3 story paths, 43 choices, 15 endings"--Cover.

How fast did the first motorcars go? Why were cars hard to start in the past? When were seat belts invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the car!

This series teaches about historical periods using classic literary works as a resource. Each title offers a unique look into the history of a specific period and region and shows how literature reflects history.

Explores the life of John Glenn, who became the first American to orbit Earth, and how he used space travel as a way of learning how to make life better for all people.

Eileen Collins inspired the nation when she flew as commander of the 2005 Discovery mission. Can you imagine what her experiences as an astronaut have been like? Read this book in order to get to know Eileen Collins and discover the skills and courage she has used to become a leader in space exploration.

An introduction to Mae Jamison, the first African-American women astronaut, discussing her childhood in Chicago, her education and work as a doctor, her career at NASA, and her activities after leaving the space program.

Anne Hutchinson founded a community in Rhode Island. This biography spanning her lifetime concentrates on the work she did to make life better for herself and other Americans. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? Find out why Anne moved to Rhode Island, what religion Anne followed, and why Anne was put on trial by church leaders.

Profiles the life and work of Roger Williams, the seventeenth-century minister who left England under threat of jail, and went on to found the colony of Rhode Island based on his belief in religious freedom and respect for Native Americans.

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

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