Most Popular Books by Ellen Labrecque

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.

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.

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.

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

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Curling 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 curling. 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.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a city. It examines what you can find in a city, why people choose to live there, and the risks people might have because of living in a city, such as pollution. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in cities and the different things people can do in their daily lives, from working in a skyscraper to visiting the zoo!

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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.

"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?"--