Most Popular Books by Heather Moore

Through simple, fact-filled text and vivid photos, readers will enjoy learning about this important American symbol, including why the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird, if Ben Franklin really wanted a turkey instead, and how the eagle on the Presidential Seal has changed over the years. A follow-up activity guides readers in researching other national symbols from around the world.

The talented and side-splittingly funny Aziz Ansari is one of today’s most popular comedians. The versatile South Carolina native has made his mark in a variety of areas. A very successful stand-up comedian, Ansari has had several successful tours, a number of which resulted in filmed specials. He has also had success as an actor, particularly as the sarcastic, cocky, and entrepreneurial Tom Haverford on Parks and Recreation. Readers will learn which comedians have inspired Ansari and how he comes up with material. They’ll read about his enthusiasm for rap music, his social media savvy, and his thoughts on where his career is headed. A great portrait of one of today’s freshest voices.

There is much more to opossums than just their well-known ability to play dead. Opossums are great climbers and scavengers, as well as protective mothers. They have a well-developed sense of smell and strong jaws. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers will learn all about these North American marsupials, including what they eat, where they live, how they are helpful to people, and how to stay safe around them.

Amazing ecosystems are often hidden just below the ocean’s surface. A coral reef is teeming with life, and readers will explore that life with the help of a special ship that takes them up close to the fish, coral, and other creatures that call a coral reef home. From the formation of the reefs themselves to the bacteria and plants that help keep the reef healthy, readers will learn everything there is to know about the amazing and colorful creatures that make up one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

Why do we place our hand on our heart when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Who wrote the original pledge? How has it changed over the years? Readers will learn the history and meaning behind these familiar words through easy-to-follow text and color photos. A follow-up activity encourages readers to research pledges and flags from around the world.

Midnight snacks arenu0092t just for people! River otters splash into the water at night, searching for their next meal. Full-page, color images and engaging narrative showcase the playful and industrious river otter. Read about its behavior, habitat, family life, and unique adaptations. Text features include Words to Know at the opening of the book and a Stay Safe section to inform readers how to act if they encounter a river otter in the wild.

Aardvark, what a long snout you have! This nocturnal mammal uses its prominent nose to sniff out its next meal of termites and ants. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers learn about these quiet African animals, including their relationship with their habitat. Read about their homes, body features, reproduction, diet, and family life. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term in the text.

Cats are popular pets, but have you ever stopped to think about their emotions? Our feline friends are known for being a bit moodyu0097some more than othersu0097and this easy-to-read volume will highlight the ins and outs of why our feline friends get angry. Anger is one of the more obvious feelings in the range of cat emotions, and readers will learn some of the most apparent indications of a catu0092s ire. Full-color photos correlate easily with the text to help readers see the emotions their pets may be feeling. A u0093Words to Knowu0094 section will help readers extend their vocabulary, and a u0093Further Readingu0094 section will inspire them to learn more about animals and their emotions.

Different people find different things funny. Monkeys have been compared to humans in many ways, but this volume explores what makes a monkey chuckle. Readers will learn about the emotions behind a monkeyu0092s laughter. Is their panting as they play an indication that they are having fun? Do chimpanzees laugh when they are tickled? Readers wonu0092t be able to suppress a smile as they learn all about the side-splitting sides of a monkeyu0092s emotions. Full-color photos will show monkeys at their funniest. A u0093Words to Knowu0094 section will help them master new vocabulary. u0093Further Readingu0094 will inspire readers to learn more about animals and their emotions.

Through text filled with fascinating details and beautiful color photos, readers will learn about skunksu0092 behaviors, habitats, diet, family life, and struggles in the wild, as well as how to stay safe around skunks.

After the sun sets, many coyotes come out to hunt, eat, and play. Words to Know, fun facts, accessible text, and safety tips inform readers about the different ways coyotes communicate, their hunting skills, their family life, and even how to stay safe around coyotes, while full-color photos illustrate the coyoteu0092s habits and environment.

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of badgers, from their hunting and eating habits to where they live and how they have impacted human life. In addition, safety tips explain what to do if someone comes face-to-face with a badger.

Did you know that capybaras yelp, bark, chirp, whistle, huff, and growl? These Central and South American rodents have unique ways of communicating with each other. Vivid full-color images illustrate the nocturnal capybarau0092s habitat and unique adaptations in the wild. Words to Know, fun facts, accessible text, and safety tips educate readers about how capybaras eat, reproduce, and interact with other herds.

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of bull sharks. This solitary hunter inhabits shallow areas of warm coastal waters throughout the world. Engaging text highlights this predatoru0092s habitat, diet, family life, and hunting style. A safety section educates readers about the possible dangers of encountering this fish in the wild.

Most people never see the secretive and shy snow leopard. But the stunning full-color images and rich narrative of this book gives readers a special glimpse at this nocturnal predator of the mountains. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term in the text. Learn about a snow leopardu0092s behaviors, habitat, diet, and family life. Fun facts scattered throughout the book add even more insight into the lives of these majestic cats of Asia.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been fighting for women’s rights for over 40 years. As a lawyer, a professor, and a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg has worked tirelessly for women’s issues on a national level. Her life story is presented to readers through accessible text meant to encourage them to fight for what they believe in as Ginsberg has. Detailed sidebars, a biographical timeline, and direct quotes from Ginsburg provide additional information. Full-color photographs help readers get a clear picture of who Ginsburg is and why she’s a role model for people around the world.

Hunting by moonlight, the unique vampire bat is the only known mammal in the world that feeds exclusively on blood! How do these Central and South American bats feed, communicate, reproduce, and roost? Full-page photos share the lives of these nocturnal creatures. Fun facts showcase the vampire bat?s unique adaptations and Words to Know introduce readers to new vocabulary.

Readers learn about wolves and their extraordinary senses, their family life in the pack, and the dangers wolves face every day. Key details describe the life of the wolf and highlight what the future might hold for these majestic canines. Words to Know in the beginning of the text facilitates reading comprehension, and safety tips tell readers what to do if they ever encounter a wolf in real life.

The largest animal to walk our Earth, the elephant, is a sight to see, whether itu0092s in the wild or a zoo. But did you know that they are actually a lot like us humans? Readers will learn how this is especially true regarding emotions, such as tears. This instructive resource will engage readers with tales of elephant emotions, such as tears of the death of a family member and concern over another elephant. They will also learn about body language other than tears that indicates their sadness or other emotions. Full-page photos will help readers visualize what they are reading, while a "Words to Know" section will help them master new vocabulary.

Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biography explores Whitney''s entrepreneurial mind, bringing into focus his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit. Through accessible language and detailed images, this curriculum-focused book provides an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution, Whitney''s role in it, and how together they helped shape a growing nation. A timeline and primary sources complete a comprehensive learning experience.

For a long time, aviation experts and pilots thought aircraft couldn’t fly faster than the speed of sound. They believed there was a point where the plane and pilot would just explode! They called it the sound barrier. In 1947, Chuck Yeager proved that to be untrue, and in 2012, a skydiver broke the sound barrier without a plane to fly in! From the challenges of airplane technology to daredevil parachutists, the story of breaking the sound barrier is one that will have readers on the edge of their seat. Full-color images and detailed sidebars take history to new heights.

Musician Taylor Swift has written music that puts her heart on the page, but even at a young age, Swift was clearly more than a lovelorn songwriter. This vibrant biography offers a glimpse into the musical celebrity''s life, her childhood, her rise to fame, and her impressive accomplishments along the way. Readers will learn about her staunch stance on how she is photographed, her support of other female musicians, and her giving spirit. Quotes straight from Swift''s lips further inspire the fan and budding musician alike.

Haunted houses, spirits, and ghosts are explored through historical accounts, personal experiences, photographs, and legendary stories. Full-color images and a fun design will keep even reluctant readers interested, while a glossary strengthens vocabulary. Then, readers can come to their own conclusions.

Foxes, like other nocturnal canines, do their hunting and playing after dark. Through informational text and full-color photos, readers will learn what foxes eat, how they hunt, how they raise their cubs, and if they have any natural predators. In addition, a Words to Know at the beginning of the book helps readers understand new vocabulary they will come across in the text, and safety tips at the end of the book will inform them how to stay safe if they ever encounter a fox.

Everyone loves a good story, whether it''s true or not. Even infants love a simple board book. In this lively resource, readers will learn about the craft of fiction. Simple explanations describe many of the most common types of fiction, as well as the parts that make it up. Age-appropriate examples and authors help explain the various elements and types of fiction. Readers will be engaged by a supplementary activity that will spark their imaginations and prompt them to start writing fiction of their own.

When you consider the fact that some of the plays written in Ancient Greece, 2,000 years ago, are still performed today, the importance of this genre really hits home. This simple yet insightful overview of plays offers readers a vibrant introduction that is bound to get them interested in learning more. Lively text is paired with vivid photographs to keep readers engaged. Carefully selected examples pertinent to the age group will encourage them not only to explore the plays on their own but to use these sources as a springboard to a lifetime of appreciating this long-lived art.

Chancellor Bennett''s blazing rise to fame has made history, not only for its speed, but also in its unconventional path. Readers will learn about the childhood of the young man who would one day become Chance the Rapper. Frank but appropriate text tells the tale of a young rapper who got into trouble with drugs, but was able to turn his life around. Chance the Rapper went on to have a family and change history with his unique and memorable albums called mixtapes. Supplemented by color photographs and inspiring quotes, his story of music, family, and charity will remind readers to follow their hearts and make a positive difference in the world.

Count Dracula strikes a memorable figure with his dark swooping cape, pale skin, and gleaming sharp teeth. He has lurked in the shadows of fiction as well as film, giving more than a few people goosebumps through the years. Author Bram Stoker certainly made this image of Dracula popular, but this illuminating resource will shed light on the flesh-and-blood origins of the creepy count. Fast facts also flesh out the alluring lore that has contributed to the image of the vampire, which is so common today.

True stories often make for the most fascinating stories. This lively text will interest and engage students while teaching them all about the wide and sometimes wild world of nonfiction. Readers will learn what defines nonfiction, with age-appropriate examples and authors to pique their interest, such as Eric Carle. They will be intrigued by the wide variety within this one area of literature, and learn about some basic parts of a book, such as table of contents, glossary, and the index. A thought-provoking final activity challenges readers to research and write their own work of nonfiction.

Countless statutes, sculptures, and structures have been built to celebrate important moments and people in US history. However, some US monuments are structures build before the United States was even a country, and others are landforms produced by natural forces thousands of years ago. The dazzling photographs in this volume are sure to teach and tantalize readers. Age-appropriate text is paired with graphic organizers to help readers get the most from this entertaining guide to US monuments.

Amerigo Vespucci, the presumed namesake of the continents of North America and South America, is a controversial figure in the history of European exploration. The number of voyages he took to the New World is in dispute, but among his accomplishments, he found a rough method of calculating longitude, made notes on the indigenous peoples he encountered, and published theories proving that Columbus had not landed in India. This volume separates the fact from fiction, the man from the myth, and sets about to responsibly examine the remaining open questions at the heart of this history of New World exploration.

Almost everyone has heard the phrase: "A picture is worth a thousand words," and this book focuses on the very picture books that have intrigued and entranced readers young and old since the first one was published. Readers will learn about the basic types of picture books they are likely to find in their school libraries or books stores, starting with board books for babies and moving up to picture books for adults. Examples include authors and books that are sure to pique the interest of any reader.

Networking is the process of building up your social and professional connections in order to advance your career and/or to strengthen your community. For young women in particular, networking is a useful skill to know in order to chart a path through adulthood, whether through choosing a college, finding a first job or internship, or even meeting new friends. This text guides readers through the process of networking with a focus on how to cultivate useful social skills. It incudes a glossary, a "For More Information" section, and suggestions for additional research to guide students in their reading.

Limited Time Offer! Buy the Paperback version of this book, and get the Kindle eBook version included for FREE! Getting weight loss surgery is a huge decision, probably one of the biggest of your life and proper preparation is one of the most important things you can do for yourself to give yourself the best experience and results possible. Post-surgery is the most important time to maintain good eating habits with the right balance of nutrients and calories so that you can lose the excess weight and keep it off forever. This book will provide you with a variety of 100 healthy and delicious recipes that are made for each stage of your post-operative meal plan, as well as a brief guide to Gastric Sleeve surgery. The Gastric Sleeve Cookbook And Bariatric Surgery Recovery Guide is here to help you set new eating habits and enjoy healthier life going forward, as well as better understand nutrition and your food consumption so that you can maintain your weight long after undergoing weight loss surgery. Each recipe includes specific instructions for preparation of each dish for every stage of your eating program. By reading this book, you will learn the fastest way to prepare delicious meals that are ideal for helping you recover faster after your surgery. Here is a condensed preview of the Chapters in this book: * Introduction to Gastric Sleeve Surgery and the Gastric Sleeve Diet * Frequently Asked Questions and Answers * Full List of Things you Can and Cannot Eat * Pre-Op Recipes * Phase 1 Recipes * Phase 2 Recipes * Phase 3 Recipes * Phase 4 Recipes If you or someone you love is considering weight loss surgery and would like to learn more about it, then this book is a must have for you!

For those who are interested in sports, and those interested in the nonphysical marketing side of sports, this book offers an exhilarating look at the people who make the glitz and glamor happen. Athlete-endorsed products, Times Square billboards, and sports video games, sports marketers are the savvy professionals who help spread the word about major athletes, teams, and events. Additionally, there are many facets and areas of sports marketing that appeal to a range of different personality types. This book will inform readers of the various aspects of sports marketing, allowing great insight to those interested about where they may fit in this exciting and energizing industry.

Poetry is a word that strikes terror in the hearts of many creatively challenged readers, and often students come away with the impression that poems are dull and difficult to comprehend. In this accessible work, readers will be introduced to common terms to expect when reading poetry, including rhythm, rhyme, form, and more, with examples they can enjoy, such as nursery rhymes. This easy to understand introduction helps sort it all out and endeavors to spark an enthusiasm for the genre and inspiration to begin writing original poems for themselves.

The Inca Empire is known for its gods, famous rulers, and high priests, but the daily lives of the Incan people were just as important to the society’s growth and development. This book covers the fascinating facts about daily life in the Inca Empire. Readers will delight in learning about Inca villages, the role of men, women, and children, and the farming and laboring lifestyle they experienced. Written with accessible language and accompanied by colorful images, this title presents fundamental social studies concepts through a curricular lens.

Eagles are majestic, awe-inspiring birds. Bald eagles were so inspiring that they became the symbol of the United States of America. In this fun, easy-to-read book, readers learn how bald and golden eagles grow from eggs in the nest into the great birds of prey that soar through the skies. Vibrant photographs illustrate the various stages of the eaglet''s life, as well as the nests they call home. Fun facts are featured throughout this engaging and entertaining book.