New Releases by Ellen Weiss

A Parent''s Choice Recommended Book Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Everyone in the family has a cold - except Peter. Who will sniff out the funny smells? By default, Peter becomes the family nose - until he, too, catches a cold. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Sense of Smell)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Four newborn kittens are creating havoc at Anna''s house. How can she convince her Dad to let her keep them? Will a "kitten castle" be the answer? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Geometry/3D shapes)

Highlights how Mother Teresa demonstrated kindness during her life.

Pepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there''s a problem— a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn''t care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk''s mountaintop lair to confront him. But there''s no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk''s next bowl of smelly soup!

In this humorous board book, a parent’s little monster can do no wrong. Mama always loves her Little Monster, even when he is being quite the monster. A lullaby for every mother with nerves of steel, this sweet, funny read-aloud gem sings to the joys of a rambunctious child with a mind of his own.

"Ellen Weiss breaks important new ground in her remarkable monograph on Robert R. Taylor. This volume is by far the most detailed account we have of an African American architect. Weiss vividly conveys the immense challenges faced by black architects and professionals of every kind, especially during the rise of Jim Crow. Along the way we get myriad insights on architectural education, architect-client relationships, and the development of a major institution of higher learning."--- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University "Architectural historian Ellen Weiss''s book provides a wealth of little-known factual information about Taylor and a scholarly historical analysis of his many contributions in architectural education and professional practice. A must-read for anyone with an interest in architecture and a certain reference for every architecture student."--- Richard Dozier, Dean, Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture & Construction Science, Tuskegee University "Robert R. Taylor''s place in history as the first academically-trained African American architect has been well known, but an authoritative assessment of his contribution to American architectural and planning practice has remained elusive until now. Weiss deftly interweaves the story of the Tuskegee campus with an examination of Taylor''s pedagogy and the plight of black architects in the early twentieth century."--- Gary Van Zante, Curator of Architecture and Design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Porky is messy. . . morning, noon, and night. Bess is perfect in every way imaginable—from her well-appointed cupboard to the figure eights she skates at the local pond. But somehow these two unlikely friends complement one another like tea and toast. So when Porky finds himself in a pickle—he can’t finish writing his poem and the secret ingredient from his favorite recipe is missing—who is there to lend a hand? Bess, of course! The everyday adventures of these two very different friends will delight newly independent readers who are ready for some funny, episodic storytelling.

"How can I know if I''m really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she''s going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You''ve been through diagnosis and treatment; now you''re ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future. You''ll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You''ll find out what to do if you''ve got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You''ll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they''re brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you''ll find in-depth information on these subjects too. You''re a survivor, and you''ve got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you''re going through, will help you celebrate your second chance at living beyond breast cancer.

Sweet, rhyming text from Weiss and charming illustrations from Williams bring Little Monster to life in this sweet and humorous story about the special bond between parents and their own "little monsters." Full color.

What do I do now? Why am I still so tired? Am I really cured? How do I reduce my risk of recurrence? Is it safe for me to get pregnant? How do I get rid of the hot flashes so I can sleep? This fully revised and updated second edition contains crucial information about these issues and more—including the revolutionary medical advances in follow-up testing, ongoing treatments, and recovery. With answers for everything from how to deal with hair loss and weight gain to finding online support groups and understanding healthy foods and supplements, Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer contains a greater depth and breadth of information in its enhanced chapters—plus all-new chapters that cover current treatment options and preventative tips for those at high risk for developing breast cancer. Enhanced Chapters: • Tests: Peer, Poke, and Prod • After Mastectomy: Re-creating a Breast with or Without Surgery • Intimacy, Sex, and Your Love Life: Relieving Discomfort and Increasing Libido • A Child in Your Future: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Adoption • Reducing Your Risk: Living Well All-New Information: • Pre-Survivors: Risks and Prevention • Thinking and Remembering: Clearing the Fog and Sharpening Your Mind • Bone Health: Weakness Explained and Strengthening Exercises • Sleep: Restoration and Renewal With this book as your guide, you’ll have the tools not just to live beyond breast cancer, but to live well and well beyond this challenge in your life!

What is a flavorist? A flavorist is a scientist who develops flavors using chemicals. Inside, You''ll Find: Why babies usually prefer plain foods Diagrams, a time line, photos-and why some people are called supertasters Surprising, True facts that will shock and amaze you Book jacket.

Based on the action-adventure movie, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey, with an eight page color insert of scenes from the movie.

This completely kid-friendly adventure features a duck, oblivious to the dangers around him, whose day is filled with near-misses until he slips on a banana peel straight into his bed for the night. Full color.

Rhyming text follows a set of sleepy twins as they get into their PJs, brush their teeth, and are tucked into bed.

Babar and the children go for a walk in the country, enjoying the wonders of springtime. Isabelle notices that an egg has escaped from its nest. The mother bird, Babar, and everyone else give chase to the runaway egg. Full color.

These new beginning readers, starring an adorable set of twins, feature simple, easy text paired with charming art that make these books ideal for reading alone or for reading aloud. Full color.

Pre-Level 1: Recognizing Words " Word repetition " Familiar words and phrases " Simple sentences Read along as the twins spend a fun-filled day at the park!

''Twas the night before Christmas and up at the Pole, the workshop was just about out of control! This adventurous romp chronicles one elf''s Christmas, and how she learns to revel in the company of her friends. Go along for the ride as the elves laugh, sing, dance, and get silly ''til the candles burn down!

A biography of Jimmy Carter discussing his journey from a peanut farm in rural Georgia to winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

The war was half a world away. But it nearly tore the United States apart. Over half a million U.S. soldiers were sent to fight in Vietnam. Vietnam was undergoing a long civil war. The North was fighting the South. Did Americans belong there? Lots of people had answers. But before you decide, consider what the people who were there had to say. They experienced the war up close and personal. Through their letters and memories, you will, too.

When a strange pink blob is spotted in Bluffington, only Doug''s detecting can save the day. Features four other mysteries with Doug decoding messages from space, receiving an unsigned mystery note, and more.

Babar and Celeste have a new little girl, playful and curious Isabelle. One day she wanders off to look for friends of the family who live nearby. The three have a lovely day, playing, singing, and snacking. But back at home, everyone is in a panic--Isabelle is lost! Full color.

Here Hitty belongs to a plantation owner''s daughter as the girl befriends Sarina, an enslaved girl.

Cette histoire nous emmène sur les traces de deux amis de toujours, Tulio et Miguel, vauriens assoiffés d''or et de gloire. Longtemps ils ont été pauvres, vivant de combines et d''intrigues dans leur Espagne natale. Mais, un jour, le destin place sur leur chemin la carte de la fabuleuse cité d''Eldorado. Là commence l''aventure qui va les mener au travers des océans déchaînés, au milieu de jungles mystérieuses, jusqu''aux portes de la cité d''or, pour ce qui sera leur plus grande escroquerie. Après bien des péripéties, alors qu''ils pensent avoir enfin atteint le pouvoir et la richesse, le sort leur joue un dernier tour... ils découvriront finalement qu''il n''y a pas plus grand trésor que leur amitié. On retrouve dans ce récit captivant, magnifiquement illustré toutes les émotions du nouveau film de Dream Works.

"Cooped up like prisoners, Ginger and her flock dream of freedom. But escape from Tweedy''s Farm seems like nothing more that a flight of fancy until Rock the Rhode Island Red drops into their lives."--back cover.

Simba the lion cub pays more attention to little things than the important things his elders are trying to teach him, but his habit pays off when he spots something Zazu has missed.

Two child-friendly stories explore preschool issues and the "circle of life" through exciting, read-aloud adventure.

Captured in colorful, jewel-toned paintings and witty wording, the tale of the search for the lost city of gold is retold in this classic edition perfect for parents and children to share.

Bear and his friends find the perfect present for two otters who like to do everything together. 38 stickers included. Color illustrations throughout.