New Releases by Judith Jango-Cohen

6PACK. Beginning readers will enjoy the success they experience when they read about dump trucks. Vivid photographs and lively text introduce this high-interest vehicle and supply fun facts to early elementary school readers.

Hear the loud sirens. See the flashing lights. This fire truck is on the move! What kind of gear do firefighters keep in their trucks? And how do the trucks help firefighters battle fires? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

What animal has a hard shell, sharp claws, and a long tongue? An armadillo! But do you know what armadillos eat? Or how armadillos protect themselves from predators? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

What animal has sharp claws, scaly skin, and likes to bask in the sun? Iguanas! But do you know what iguanas eat? Or how they protect themselves from enemies? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.

Presents the history of the Barge Office, Ellis Island''s immigration station, which opened in 1900 and still stands today.

The author reveals the truth about real sea creatures that may have inspired many sailors'' tales of terrible monsters.

Describes how clouds, hail, snow, and rain form, and discusses why the water cycle is important.

Read about the famous experiment in electricity and its importance.

Presents an overview of Chinese New Year, how people get ready for it and the celebration itself, which includes fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and the Festival of Lanterns.

Describes the respiratory system and how it works.

Do you know why there are thirteen stripes and fifty stars on the American flag? Or how the American flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner?" Find out the answers to these questions and more in The American Flag.

An introduction to the history of the Liberty Bell.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the insect commonly known as a ladybug.

Describes the characteristics, habitat, and symbolism behing the bald eagle.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of hummingbirds.

Introduces the sea horse by describing its habitat, behaviors, and physical characteristics including its prehensile tale.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the desert iguana.