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Best Selling Books by Ellen Labrecque

Ellen Labrecque is the author of Alpine Skiing (2018), Why Do Flies Like Gross Stuff? (2021), Living Beside the Sea (2015), George Washington Carver (2014), Wildlife Conservation (2017).

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Alpine Skiing

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Alpine Skiing
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Alpine Skiing in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of alpine skiing. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Why Do Flies Like Gross Stuff?

release date: Jan 01, 2021

Living Beside the Sea

release date: Feb 12, 2015
Living Beside the Sea
This book takes a simple look at what it means to live by the sea. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living by the sea, such as flooding and erosion. The book also looks at how people adapt to living by the sea and the different things people can do in their daily lives, from being a lifeguard to walking on the pier.

George Washington Carver

release date: Jan 01, 2014
George Washington Carver
"This book traces the life of George Washington Carver, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the agricultural discoveries for which he is best known. A timeline at the end ofthe book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Carver''s life."--

Wildlife Conservation

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Wildlife Conservation
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Wildlife Conservation, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Philo T. Farnsworth

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Philo T. Farnsworth
Explores the life, challenges, and accomplishments of inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth.

Green General Contractor

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Green General Contractor
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a green general contractor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

What's Your Story, Sacagawea?

release date: Aug 01, 2015
What's Your Story, Sacagawea?
How did Sacagawea help the explorers Lewis and Clark? Where did she guide the expedition? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Sacagawea helped a group of explorers navigate through the American Northwest. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

The Moon and Other Satellites

release date: Aug 01, 2019
The Moon and Other Satellites
How was the moon formed? Do we always see the same side of it? How many moons are in our galaxy? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Moon and other satellites. Includes sidebars and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

The Sun and Stars

release date: Aug 01, 2019
The Sun and Stars
What is a star? How big do they get? Why do stars appear in different colors? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Sun and other stars. Includes sidebars and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

Stamina

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Stamina
Why is stamina important? How can you stay healthy? What are some fun, simple exercises we can all do to stay fit? Answer these questions and more with this simple and engaging text in the Exercise! series. Leveled text and vivid images help teach readers about important health concepts, while step-by-step directions help readers practice exercises on their own.

How Did That Get to My House? Music

release date: Aug 01, 2009
How Did That Get to My House? Music
Describes how music reaches your home, from recording, to storage to transmissions.

Where Do Worms Go in Winter?

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Where Do Worms Go in Winter?
Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don''t have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold.

Earth and Other Planets

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Earth and Other Planets
"You are here: Universe - Milky Way Galaxy - Solar System - Third Planet from the Sun, Earth. Our place in the universe determines what we see in the night sky and the length of every day. Help students learn how the patterns they see fit into the grand scheme of the universe. Connect directly to the Next Generation Science Standards to answer this big question: What is the universe, and what is Earth''s place in it?"--

Who Was Maya Angelou?

release date: Jan 12, 2016
Who Was Maya Angelou?
Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the South. Her family life was unstable at times. But much like her poem, "Still I Rise," Angelou was able to lift herself out of her situation and flourish. She moved to California and became the first black—and first female—streetcar operator before following her interest in dance. She became a professional performer in her twenties and toured the U.S. and Europe as an opera star and calypso dancer. But Angelou''s writing became her defining talent. Her poems and books, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, brought her international acclaim.

Air Traffic Controller

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Air Traffic Controller
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an air traffic controller. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Who Was Princess Diana?

release date: Apr 04, 2017
Who Was Princess Diana?
Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People''s Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series. A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn''t have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became the People''s Princess by humanizing the image of the royal family and showing care and concern for all people, including the homeless, the sick, and others in need.

The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

release date: Aug 01, 2019
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
"You are here: Universe - Milky Way Galaxy - Solar System - Third Planet from the Sun, Earth. Our place in the universe determines what we see in the night sky and the length of every day. Help students learn how the patterns they see fit into the grand scheme of the universe. Connect directly to the Next Generation Science Standards to answer this big question: What is the universe, and what is Earth''s place in it?"--

Do Vampire Bats Really Drink Blood?

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Do Vampire Bats Really Drink Blood?
"Vampires are made-up creatures that drink blood. But vampire bats are real! Do they really need to drink blood to survive? You have questions and this book has the answers. Find out about vampire bats, including what they eat and their behavior"--

Auto Technician

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Auto Technician
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an auto technician. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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