Most Popular Books by Ellen Rodger

Examines the causes of this massive hurricane, its devastating floods, and the relief efforts to help those affected by the disaster.

This fascinating new book follows Lewis and Clark and the members of their 1804 Corps of Discovery expedition on their famous trek to chart the American West, describing the effects of their encounters with various Native nations along the way. Spectacular illustrations, photographs, and a full-color map of their routes allow young readers to follow in their footsteps. An authentic recipe from life on the trail is included.

"Publisher''s note: The story presented in this book is a fictional account based on extensive research of real-life accounts by refugees, with the aim of reflecting the true experience of refugee children and their families"--Title page verso.

Make a voyage to the ancient spice islands and discover how empires were made from the growth and sale of spices. This amazing new book examines the hidden history and geography behind those tiny bottles in the kitchen. Exciting text and historic images explain to children how spices inspired explorers to seek new trade routes in earlier centuries, and how spices have been used to cure the sick, flavor foods, and make perfume.

Budding young activists will read how the work of activists such as Nelson Mandela and Marian Wright Edelman have helped inspire social change. This inspiring title takes a look at what social justice is by examining the struggle against poverty, racism, homelessness, and inequality.

Have you ever thought about just what waste is, and how it damages the environment? Through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs and diagrams, Recycling Waste explains it all to you. More importantly, it explains how to recycle common waste products, such as paper, glass, metal, and plastic. This way, each of us can help save the environment! Book jacket.

Explores the importance of environmental responsibility.

In many countries people do not receive basic rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to equality. This riveting new title from Crabtree explores how activists struggle for the human rights of people around the world.

Spanish conquistadors brought the potato from South America to Europe in the 1500s. Since then, the potato has helped keep peasants from starving during times of famine, fed armies, and is today the world''s most popular vegetable. The Biography of Potatoes underlines the importance of this source of nutrition throughout human history.

John Cena is a professional wrestler and actor known for his "never give up" attitude and his charitable works. Learn all about this big guy with a big heart who overcame childhood bullying to become one of the world''s greatest professional wrestlers. Features include author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, suggested websites, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Haiti, known for its mountainous and rugged land, is rich in agriculture as well as cultural traditions born from resistance. Read all about the country''s land and resources, its beginnings as a profitable colony, the revolution that made it the world''s first Black-ruled republic, and the daily life and culture of modern Haitians.

Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit one of the world''s major river systems. Simple graphs show facts about the river, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it. Teacher''s guide available.

"Zendaya is a multitalented entertainer known for her award-winning acting skills and her sense of style. Find out how she rose to stardom, and how she uses her fame to promote and support many causes and charities. Features include author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, suggested websites, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available"-- Provided by publisher.

When you live in bear or cougar territory, you learn to lock your garbage cans indoors, keep your pets safe, and not feed wild animals. This exciting and highly illustrated book focuses on the "human avoiders," animals that are sometimes found on the fringes of urban developments, where humans are the new kids on the block. Readers will gain an understanding of human-wildlife conflict, as well as key concepts in wildlife conservation of animals such as gray wolves, mountain lions, and gray foxes.

This important book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization''s technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts. Teacher''s guide available.

A globe shows the countries, major cities, and landforms on Earth. But you can''t fold up a globe and carry it around! An atlas is a book of flat maps, which shows smaller areas in greater detail on many pages. Children will learn the different skills for using globes and atlases and find out what each is used for.

Drake''s talent and willingness to work hard have brought him success and influence in both his acting and music careers. Learn all about "The Drake Effect" of this award-winning music artist--and how he gives back by helping others. Features include author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, note to parents and educators, suggested websites, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Never having faced such a challenge, governments were mostly slow to respond at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came groundbreaking science, historically swift vaccines, and economic stimulus packages to try to keep the virus under control and ease the burden of faltering economies. This detailed book examines the unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic, and how governments and people have coped.

They feed on us, make their homes on us, and generally make our lives miserable. Bloodsucking lice and fleas are pests of the first order! Learn how these parasites can''t live without us and how humans have been battling the itchy critters since the dawn of time. Special sections give information on the plague-producing history of rat fleas and how to combat the scourge of head lice.

There�s no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is slim mention of them in most history books. This exciting book digs up the history of the bold women who dared to travel all over the world, including multilingual Isabelle Eberhardt, who �obeyed her destiny� and traveled through the Algerian desert dressed as a man, and adventurous aviatrix Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to hold a pilot�s license.