New Releases by Emily Rose

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. Experience with JavaScript is a prerequisite.

"Snacks, meals, sides, fruit snacks, birthday party treats."

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can ÒspitÓ venom more than 6 feet! Learn why you should avoid eye contact with these cobras in this title for young learners.

Emerald tree boas are an electrifying sight! Sporting a pattern of lightning bolt shapes down their green backs, these nonvenomous snakes catch rodents in a flash. See how these hair-raising boas can survive for months without eating in this easily digestible title.

Green anacondas are among the largest snakes in the world! Although they are sluggish on land, they can swim at high speeds in all depths of water. Young readers will glide through this title about the lives of these impressive snakes.

Following on from her first book for the younger woman, How to Look Pretty not Plastered, this book is for all make-up lovers. Whatever your age, Emily Rose aims to show how you can recreate new looks for yourself, and look beautiful forever.

Until 1845, Missouri was the westernmost state and a starting point for pioneers heading farther west. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis pays tribute to this role as ÒThe Gateway to the West.Ó Learn about MissouriÕs role in the nation today in this state profile for young readers.

The islands of Hawaii differ greatly from the other 49 states. Formed by volcanic activity in the North Pacific, they burst with rain forests, waterfalls, and beaches. In this colorful title, students will discover the natural beauty and unique traditions of a state far removed from the mainland.

Photographs and text introduce the characteristics and behavior of penguins and their habitat.

Photographs and text introduce the characteristics and behavior of polar bears and their habitat in the Arctic.

Supports National Science Education Standards for Life Science: The Characteristics of Organisms, Life Cycles of Organisms, Organisms and Their Environment.

This story is written by a single mom that has adopted three daughters from China. It is written by mom and Emily, the oldest daughter, and told from Emily''s perspective. The story is based upon their own experience of international adoption, adding one child at a time to their family. It relates how a single mom adopts first one daughter, then another and then finally a third daughter. It describes personalities, their playtime, school time and how they get along as a Family. It is colorful and written in rhyme with great illustrations. A delightful little book.

Describes and illustrates lizards that live in desert regions.

Text and photographs introduce deer along with their physical and behavioral characteristics.

Simple text and photographs describe armadillos that live in deserts.

Simple text and photographs introduce woodpeckers along with their physical and behavioral characteristics.

Text and photographs introduce the habitat, appearance, and behavior of rattlesnakes living in the desert.

Very simple text introduces seals and their world.

Simple text and photographs introduce polars bears and their icy habitat.

Simple text and photographs introduce owls and their woodland habitat.

Describes and illustrates jackrabbits that live in deserts.

Introduces the life of the painter whose fame came to rest with her large works from nature.

Desert animals live in a hostile environment. Extreme heat, searing sun, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges they may face. Young readers will find this new series of books on desert animals a fascinating introduction to the lives of these adoptable animals. This series explores and supports the standards under "The Living Environment: Diversity of Life, Heredity, Cells, Interdependence of Life, and Evolution of Life," as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.