Most Popular Books by Greg Roza

Squirrels are a familiar sight in parks and in backyards. This volume follows the squirrel as it scurries through trees and across yards to make its home, and find food. Engaging text draws in readers to learn more about this entertaining little animal.

Simple text and photographs introduce coyotes, discussing its physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, diet, and life cycle.

Explains representing numbers in the billions and describes the Hubble Space Telescope that was put into orbit in 1990 and the space images it relays to us.

Introduces the algebraic equation and variables using examples relating to flight.

Texas is home to some of our country’s most populous cities, but before major development came to Texas it was a wild frontier with just a few tiny settlements. Readers will enjoy a full history of Texas’s most important cities and how they grew into the major metropolises they are today. Manageable, at-level text helps readers compare and contrast standard-driven content, while engaging images help reinforce important concepts. Graphic organizers, sidebars, and other interactive content provide additional learning opportunities.

The fundamentals of skyscraper construction are presented in this compelling story about some of the worldu0092s tallest buildings, including New Yorku0092s Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blueprints, foundations, skeletons, tube frames, and curtain walls are just some of the architectural concepts described in this engaging book.

Pure zirconium (Zr) is a lustrous, grayish-white metal. It is highly malleable and ductile, and generally resists corrosion. Middle school readers learn about the discovery of zirconium, its place on the periodic table, atoms and subatomic particles, how zirconium is extracted and refined, how it is used in nuclear reactors The book explains the various zirconium compounds and alloys and their applications in ceramics, medical products, superconductors, and electronics, among others.

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Step-by-step instructions to recreate the king of the jungle, King Kong.

Introduces readers to pigeons, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.

The names Bill and Melinda Gates are often in the headlines, whether it''s for the newest Microsoft innovation or, more recently, for their inspiring philanthropic donations and endeavors. This book offers young readers a lively, accessible overview of the lives of these high-profile leaders, including their formative years, their accomplishments, and their astounding but thoughtful charitable contributions. This biography introduces readers to the upbringing and personalities of both Bill and Melinda, and explains how they work tirelessly as a team to improve the lives of the less fortunate around the world.

With its roots in early 20th century, the Japanese art of Kodokan judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is noted for its submission grappling and ground fighting techniques. This book will give readers a different perspective of a sport that is often portrayed as brutal and violent in popular culture. Contrarily, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be used for self-defense, exercise, and personal growth. This title provides step-by-step instructions with photo images of signature moves, and offers readers tips on how to practice in a safe and healthy manner.

Introduces readers to feral cats, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.

Shows how the intricate geometric designs created by the Dutch graphic artist are related to mathematics.

Most readers will recognize the name, but their information might be limited to Thomas Alva Edison''s most famous inventions, including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. This brief introductory biography introduces young readers to Edison''s extraordinary life and brilliant mind. Beginning with his younger years, this book guides readers through his school and work experiences, highlighting his inspirations and other talents, such as salesmanship. An overview of his many later inventions make clear why he was called the "Wizard of Menlo Park" and has such a prominent place in history.

Introduces readers to raccoons, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.

Going on vacation? From the planning stage on, this book explains ways to have a u0093greenu0094 vacation. Includes tips about things to do before leaving, such as canceling the paper and turning down the heat. Talks about environmentally friendly means of travel and things to dou0097and avoidu0097once reaching your destination. Ecotourism is also explored.

Hans von Ohain of Germany built the first working jet engine in 1937. This book describes some of the improvements made on jet planes since then, including the design of the Concorde and super jumbo jets such as the Airbus A380. Students will be introduced to the forces of flightu0097lift, thrust, drag, and weightu0097and to the movable parts of jets, including flaps, ailerons, and rudders and how they work.

Introduces the continent of Antarctica and some of its unique characteristics.

Calcium is a part of our everyday lives, whether it be in the milk we drink or the chalk we use to write. This book offers a chemical biography of this abundant element. Readers learn how calcium works, its scientific makeup and where it appears in our everyday lives. With accessible illustrations and real-life experiments with calcium, readers will gain an in-depth look at this important element.