New Releases by Jen Green

Unlike other immigrants who arrived in North America with hopes of a better life, Africans were kidnapped from their homelands and sent over as slaves. Eyewitness accounts help describe how Africans were first brought to North America, how they eventually flourished in the face of overwhelming prejudice, and how their traditions are still celebrated today.

A first look at the ins and outs of earthquakes for young readers. In association with Read About Tornadoes, Read About Volcanoes, and Read About Hurricanes, this is an ideal look at various geological and meteorological forces for kids in early elementary school.

Simple text and photographs introduce volcanoes, including how eruptions happen, types of volcanoes, and how they can be helpful.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of butterflies, describes the different kinds, and discusses their endangered status.

Young children experience many confusing emotions in their early years and I feel Bullied looks at what it means and feels like to be bullied in light-hearted but ultimately reassuring way. This picture books examines how and why people are bullied, illustrates scenarios of people bullying and being bullied, and the best way to deal with it with age-appropriate content. Ideal for home or the classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with bullying. Filled with colourful illustrations by the every-popular, award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon.

Describes the various creatures, mostly insects, that live under rocks and in the ground.

Describes the various creatures and plants that live in, on, or under a dead log.

Describes the world''s rainforests, their canopies and forest floors, their climate, and the variety of plants and animals which they support. Includes related projects and activities.

A simple explanation of racism, its basic causes, and the ways in which it can lead to unfair practices.

Describes the various animals that live in and around the giant Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert.

Explains the causes and effects of hurricanes and typhoons and examines their environmental impact and how they can be predicted.

Discusses the nature of racism, possible explanations for it, and ways to end it.

Against the Elements takes an original appro ach to looking at natural disasters, focusing on the nature of the disasters themselves and the rescue teams who battle against these elemental forces. ''

Describes the history of the polar peoples, how they live and work, and the seasons and geographic features of the lands of the midnight sun.

Traces the life and artistic achievement of the Italian painter and sculptor, Michelangelo.

Discusses what it means to show respect to others.

Looking mainly at the trumpet, examines the history of brass instruments, provides instructions on technique, and profiles famous composers and players. Includes practice exercises. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Suggests projects involving creative face painting and the making of masks and disguises, using readily available materials.