Best Selling Books by Eric Braun

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he made headlines again when he became a spokesperson for Nike. Explore Kaepernick''s football career and his work as an activist.

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.

A young wizard learns the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.

Describes in simple terms what it means to be a major league baseball player. [wm].

This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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

Super-cowboy Pecos Bill leaps onto the back of a monstrous cyclone and rides it like a bucking bronco, creating, in the process, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley.

It is the championship baseball game and the reader''s choices can mean the difference between a triumphant victory and a heartbreaking loss.

An interactive Revolutionary War adventure where the reader determines their role during a critical time in the fight for independence.

What is the deep state conspiracy anyway? Does it exist? If not, how did it become something people believe? Students will learn how the idea arose, what the reality is, and learn how to separate fact from fiction.

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

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Challenger tragedy and controversy"--

Uses a story format to demonstrate the principles of the scientific method. Suggested level: primary.

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.

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

Do you ever worry about people being treated unfairly? Do you wish you could help make things better? The civil rights activists profiled in this book do that every day. One teenager organized a hunger strike and a protest of 120,000 people to demand voting rights. Three friends started the Black Lives Matter movement by commenting on social media. Another activist started a petition that asked teen magazines to stop altering photos of girls'' bodies. And a farmworker organized other farmworkers and consumers to ask for higher wages and better working conditions. Explore the stories of these inspiring kids and adults, and learn how to start making a difference yourself.

Profiles four environmentalists who are helping to save the world''s wildlife, fighting for safe food, promoting clean energy, and battling against climate change. --Publisher.

A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as a sheriff in the Old West, an advisor on the moon, or the friend of a wealthy but shallow trendsetter in a modern version of the classic fairy tale. Includes a history of The Emperor''s New Clothes."

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.

As a podcast reporter, you''re out to crack your biggest case yet: Do swamp monsters exist? You''ll investigate some of history''s greatest swamp monster mysteries, including the Lizard Man, the Australian Bunyip, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster. Will you catch a real-life monster or become part of the legend? It''s up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices, which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth? --Back cover.

James? Eddie? Freddy? Chris P. Bacon? In the ultimate name game between the miller''s daughter and the little man behind the spinning wheel, it''s anyone''s guess who will win. Navigate through three fractured retellings of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you guess correctly and live happily ever after?

Learn about all the duties that are part of the life of a cowboy.

Proflies the professional skier, from her childhood and early career to her successes at the World Cup and the Olympics.

Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the basketball world.

"4D an augmented reality science experience."

The world''s tropical rain forests are being destroyed. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this rain forest rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it is up to you to save the rain forests before they disappear forever. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?

Are you the king or queen of the console? Do you want to be the boss some day? These tips and tricks will keep you grinding on your quest for domination in the digital world. Crack this cover to for all the gaming hacks you''ll need. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader.

Make the mythology of ancient Greece come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Greek gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There''s Zeus, the king of the gods, who ruled the sky, and Poseidon, the god and ruler of the seas, 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 Greece.

Rudie, the origami dinosaur, may be new to the neighborhood, but she knows that rocks are cool.

Make ancient Norse mythology come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Norse gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There''s Thor, the god of thunder who struck fear into his enemies, and Odin, the chief god and master of wisdom and magic, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of the ancient Norse people.

"Picture Window Books are published by Capstone."

Text and photographs introduce the biography of Tomie dePaola, a famous author and illustrator.