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New Releases by Ellen Labrecque

Ellen Labrecque is the author of Who Was Princess Diana? (2017), Chef (2016), Carpenter (2016), Green General Contractor (2016), Air Traffic Controller (2016).

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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.

Chef

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Chef
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. 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.

Carpenter

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Carpenter
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Multimedia Artist and Animator

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Multimedia Artist and Animator
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. 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 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.

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 Science of a Slap Shot

release date: Aug 01, 2015
The Science of a Slap Shot
This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

The Science of a Sprint

release date: Aug 01, 2015
The Science of a Sprint
This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

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.

Arctic Tundra

release date: Mar 13, 2014
Arctic Tundra
Read this book to learn about one of Earth''s last frontiers: the arctic tundra. Learn about the harsh weather, extreme landforms, and unusual living things found in this habitat.

Islands

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Islands
Introduces islands, describing how they are formed, the different types found around the world, and the plants, trees, and animals that live on them.

Caves

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Caves
Introduces caves, decribing where they are found, how they are formed, their different types, the animals that live in them, and how they are affected by global warming.

Mountain Tops

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Mountain Tops
Provides a look at some of the world''s tallest mountains and the animals that call them home.

Valleys

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Valleys
Introduces valleys, decribing where they are found, how they are formed, their different types, the plants and animals that live in them, and how they will be effected by global warming.

Jungle Worlds

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Jungle Worlds
Provides a look at some of the world''s thickest jungles and the animals that call them home.

Deep Oceans

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Deep Oceans
Introduces the deepest parts of the ocean, explains why they remain largely unexplored, and discusses the different environments that exist within the ocean, the animals that live there, ocean exploration, and related topics.

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."--

Cool Board Tricks

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Cool Board Tricks
Series title on book says Don''t try this at home! with "Don''t" slashed out.

Speed

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Speed
Text and photographs show simple exercises to stay fit.

Impressive Dance Moves

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Impressive Dance Moves
Series title on book says Don''t try this at home! with "Don''t" slashed out.

Special Forces

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Special Forces
Introduces special forces, discussing the people, equipment, and jobs they do.

Fighting Crime

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Fighting Crime
This book describes the work that police officers do around the world to arrest dangerous criminals and keep us safe.

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.

Air Sports

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Air Sports
Introduces air sports, including BASE jumping, hot air ballooning, and wingsuit flying.

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.

Running

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Running
You don''t need a lot of expensive equipment to start running. With a good pair of shoes and a desire to challenge yourself physically, you can start running for fun and fitness. Look inside to learn more about how to start running and stay healthy for life.
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