New Releases by Eric Braun

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.

Civil rights have been in the news with the rise of Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem at NFL games, and more. Yet civil rights activists have many other causes they are fighting for, such as calling attention to police brutality and combating racism in everyday life. The Civil Rights Movement started in the 1800s and remains a prominent movement within our modern society. Find out how activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer set the stage for activists in modern times and learn how activists are speaking out today to expand rights for African Americans.

Intro: a movement erupts -- Birth of the gay rights movement -- Gaining momentum and the AIDS challenge: 1970s-80s -- Making progress: the 1990s through 2010s -- Moving forward

What do you know about the American Indian rights movement? You may have heard about modern pipeline protests, but this resistance has its roots in the early years of the United States, when the government began stripping American Indians of their rights and forcing them off their lands onto reservations. What are the main concerns of the American Indian rights movement today? What challenges have activists faced throughout history? Find out about how important players like Sacheen Littlefeather and Russell Means paved the way for current activists and discover how activists are still fighting for better living conditions and environmental justice today.

"Women have come a long way since the first women''s rights convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848--but women''s rights activists are still working to expand rights today. What are the main concerns of women''s rights activists today? And what challenges have women faced in the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s in their fight for equality? Find out how Susan B. Anthony, Betty Friedan, and other groundbreaking activists paved the way for the women''s rights movement today. And learn how activists are working with groups that speak out for the rights of racial minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community to expand rights for all."--Publisher''s description.

In pro baseball today, it''s good to be a stathead. Managers use stats to decide who should be in the lineup each game, where fielders should be positioned, and when to signal for a bunt or a steal. Players use stats to prepare for games and to get an edge from the first pitch to the final out. And sports reporters rely on data to explain the game. Today''s baseball fans, who always want to be in the know, get more out of the action by joining the ranks of the statheads.

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.

Describes a variety of sports trivia facts, including who made the first slam dunk in basketball and who holds the record for throwing the fastest fastball--and just how fast that speeding ball traveled.

Did you know that there is a kind of jellyfish that can live forever? Or that pigs can learn to play video games? Test your trivia knowledge and learn loads of incredible facts in this mind-blowing book of amazing animal trivia! Then impress your friends with your new trivia skills. Find out which mammal has the most teeth, whether the flying lemur really flies, and why some lizards do pushups. The answers may surprise you!

Discusses the main concerns of the protest movements of the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what''s changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.

From famous fascinating quotes to fun facts about food inventions, this title is packed with incredible history-related trivia!

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.

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Battle of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.

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."

Baseball fans love to root, root, root for the underdog, and every summer they get reminded that anything can happen in pro baseball. An undrafted player can become an All-Star. A ball club known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the World Series. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the baseball world.

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?

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."

Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He''s led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has four Super Bowl victories. Tom Brady is a sports legend, but his life off the field is just as fascinating. Learn all about how he became a sports megastar, how he stays healthy and fit, what he does for fun, how he relaxes at home, and much more.

Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.

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

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.

-Introduces readers to pro football''s biggest event, the Super Bowl, and to major upsets and other surprises in the first 50 championship games---

"This book will profile real-life child and adult activists working to improve healthcare and education about health."--

-Introduces readers to pro football''s biggest event, the Super Bowl, and to major records set and broken in 50 championship games---

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.

OF COURSE you think I was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

"Gives readers an up-close look at the harrowing story of the 807th Medical Evacuation Squadron''s escape from behind Nazi Lines after surviving a plane crash in enemy territory"--