New Releases by Ellen Labrecque

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.

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.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an electrician. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice-skating, particularly a triple axel. 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.

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.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a desert. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and dangers people might have because of living in a desert, such as extreme weather conditions. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in deserts and the different things both adults and children do in their daily lives, from desert-specific jobs to home schooling, respectively.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a valley. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living in a valley, such as landslides! The book also looks at how people adapt to living in a valley and the different things people do in their daily lives, from mining rock and minerals, to going hiking!

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live on a mountain. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there, and the risks people might have because of living on a mountain, such as some extreme weather. The book also looks at how people adapt to living on mountains and the different things both adults and children can do in their daily lives, such as wearing special clothes to protect against the weather, to enjoying the views.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live by a river. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there, and the risks people might have because of living by a river, such as flooding. The book also looks at how people adapt to living by rivers and the different things both adults and children do in their daily lives, from getting a boat to travel places to going swimming!

Read this book to learn about one of Earth''s last frontiers: mountain tops. Learn about the harsh weather, extreme landforms, and unusual living things found in this habitat.

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.

Read this book to learn about one of Earth''s last frontiers: deep oceans. Learn about the cold and dark depths of the ocean, where scientists find extreme landforms and unusual living things.

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.

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.

Introduces islands, describing how they are formed, the different types found around the world, and the plants, trees, and animals that live on them.

"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."--

Series title on book says Don''t try this at home! with "Don''t" slashed out.

Introduces special forces, discussing the people, equipment, and jobs they do.

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.

Why is coordination 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.

Introduces sports that use ropes, including rodeo, tight-rope walking, and caving.

Introduces air sports, including BASE jumping, hot air ballooning, and wingsuit flying.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Pakistan. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Pakistan and its people.

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.