Most Popular Books by Eric Braun

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans. Written in graphic-novel format.

Presents a brief biography of Wilma Rudolph, discussing her childhood struggles with polio and scarlet fever, her Olympic triumphs, and her later years.

"Life in the American West was difficult. Pioneers and explorers had to deal with rough terrain, extreme weather, deadly animal attacks, and many other challenges. Discover the terrifying true stories of Hugh Glass, Janette Riker, the Donner Party, and others who survived in the rugged American West."--Back cover.

You''ve heard the tale of the little mermaid. But did you know that the mermaid was really a rock star? Or that the prince was burping under the sea? Be part of that world as you swim your way through three twisted takes on the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?

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

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence. "What makes you YOU?" Be Yourself, Like Yourself is a fun and friendly book that launches kids into understanding that they are important and loved, and that they can build their self-esteem and confidence by recognizing their own unique traits and strengths. People with strong self-esteem believe in themselves, are proud of themselves, and feel confident that they can do and learn hard things. Be Yourself, Like Yourself invites kids to look at what makes them who they are and dig deep to discover all the things they know, like, and do, as well as the people who care about them and are there to help them along. Helpful "stick-up" tips for dealing with meanness, strategies for being nice to yourself, and self-esteem do''s and don''ts give young readers lots of ways to boost confidence and bounce back from setbacks in order to stay strong through both good and hard times. Little Laugh & Learn® series Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!

Simple text and photographs present the life of Tomie dePaola.

Text and photographs introduce the life of Jesse Owens, a track and field athlete, who won four gold medals at the Olympics in 1936.

Meet the largest, deadliest species of shark to have ever lived: the megalodon! These sharks terrorized the oceans for millions of years before they became extinct. Discover how scientists have used fossils to learn about these ancient ocean predators. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will inspire curiosity about the megalodon and paleontology. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Dive into advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Aaron Burr led a controversial life, but was this founding father really the villain history makes him out to be? From vice president to killing Alexander Hamilton to being accused of treason, his fall from grace was drastic. Burr began his political career with great promise, but a series of choices led to a dismal downfall.

Tells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.

A brief biography of the opera and concert singer who, among other achievements, was the first black soloist to perform with the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1955.

"Simple text and photographs present the life of Maurice Sendak."--T.p. verso.

Odd are that you are among the 75 percent of the U.S. population who use social media. Many people consider it a lifeline to staying connected to friends and staying relevant to the world. But there''s a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Delve into the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing your online life.

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.

Simply worded biography of the first African American woman to become an airplane pilot.

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...