Most Popular Books by Joanne Mattern

A biography of the teacher, inventor, and computer pioneer who worked with the world's first computers.

Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon is a text that describe the history of the important industries and businesses that have contributed to Florida's economy including railroads, agriculture, Disneyworld, NASA, the tourism industry, and more. Used in the classroom or at home, this high-interest resource builds literacy and vocabulary skills for students. This nonfiction reader explores history, economics, geography, and other social studies topics. It also includes informational text features such as a glossary, headings, and an index.

Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it’s hard not to love nature’s best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities in this exciting and informative look at a creepy creature who really isn’t scary at all.

Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Persian cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of football, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.

Presents information on radio, including its invention, history, how it works, and how it has affected people's lives.

Pulleys help us lift and lower things with ease! This title uses simple text and diagrams to explain the functions of these simple machines, and an experiment lets readers try out their own pulleys! Beginning readers will be pulled into this title that explores the historical and modern uses of these helpful machines.

Pictures and photos bring the rain forest and the animals therein to life. Your students will love this look into an amazing work.

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

When word leaks out that gold has been found on property owned by John Sutter in 1847, it changes his life and the course of American history forever.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Sphynx cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a version of the role Crispus Attucks played during the Boston Massacre and the Revolutionary War.

Long floppy ears. Big teeth. Running or hopping. Is it a rabbit or a hare? Learn how these popular and cuddly animals are alike and how they differ.

Presents information on the steam engine, including its invention, history, how it works, and how it has affected people's lives.

After leaving the Church of England and joining the Quakers, William Penn proposed starting a new colony in America.

Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Oriental cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.

Jump Into Skydiving And Examine The Training And Preparations In This Risky Sport.

Details the life of the Portuguese explorer who was the first person to sail around the Southern tip of Africa to India.