Best Selling Books by Eric Braun

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the first Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.

Introduces the states of matter by following the adventures of Joe-Joe, a student who tries to turn his homework into chocolate bars but instead transforms it into syrup.

"Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about sound"--

Cast as a prisoner in the infamous Alcatraz Penitentiary, the reader''s choices determine if escape is possible.

Make the mythology of ancient Egypt come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Egyptian gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There''s Ra, the sun god, who created the world, and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of ancient Egypt.

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Cinderella,'' ''Jack and the Beanstalk,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears,'' and ''Little Red Riding Hood'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"--

Buzzer-beaters, walk-off homers, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest clutch moments in sports history. Discover more about Christian Laettner''s last-second shot in the 1992 NCAA men''s basketball tournament. Read about how Kerri Strug landed a near-perfect vault performance on an injured ankle, helping the U.S. gymnastics team win gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find out how the "Hail Mary" football play first got its name in a 1975 NFL game with just seconds left. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book is sure to attract sports enthusiasts, young and old.

"Introduces the concept of point of view through Medea''s retelling of the classic Greek myth ''Jason and the Golden Fleece''"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through Cronus'' retelling of the classic Greek myth ''War of the Titans''"--

Describes ogres found in fairy tales, folklore, and literature and includes the common descriptions of them as well as where they live and how they interact with humans in the tales.

Presents a short biography of Mae Jemison who became the first African American woman astronaut.

Some of the most important roles in American life have been filled by people born outside the United States. Immigrants have served in the military since the Civil War. Some immigrants have made fortunes and given them away--to create libraries, fund after-school programs, and protect citizens'' civil rights. Still others have held political office or served our nation as ambassadors or--literally--rocket scientists. Here are 25 immigrants who have served our nation in these and other important ways.

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about this king who loves to sing! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book excites and engages young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: change, long, show, such.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 6 covers digraphs and trigraphs. Develop foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

"Describes various tips, activities, and useful information for making every day more fun and productive"--

An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature''s dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.