New Releases by K. C. KELLEY

Who is Travis Kelce? Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end in this fun, fact-filled biography! Get to know the real Travis Kelce in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Travis’s journey from his childhood on the little league field to his high school years playing baseball and football, all the way to the bright lights of the NFL. It’s all inside this book: everything you want to know about Travis’s records and stats, plus the scoop on his family, friends, and fans. Plus, you’ll discover all his faves: foods, fan moments, career highlights, and much more! With eight pages of full-color photos!

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Michigan Wolverines one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Alabama Crimson Tide one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the LSU Tigers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

The White House is filled with the history of a nation. But you might be surprised by how much of this history comes from residents who never left . . . even after their own deaths! Among the most famous of these phantoms is Abraham Lincoln. Ever since the president's death, politicians and First Families alike have spotted the ghostly president around his former home. Find out more in this graphic thriller. Then, learn about other haunted houses.

Today's top WNBA players appear on TV, in arenas around the country, and in this book! Learn about the most talented players in the top women's pro league in the world. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Grover Cleveland is the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms, but what else do you know about our 22nd and 24th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Cleveland's early life, his achievements as president, and the ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

Summarizes the history of the Utah Jazz professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players.

Summarizes the history of the Sacramento Kings professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Memphis Grizzlies a successful NBA franchise. Get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn all about the Miami Marlins baseball team.

"Enjoy our nation's capital as you watch the Washington Nationals take on Major League Baseball's best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Nationals expert!"--Amazon.com

August is often the hottest month of the year in the United States. It is the only month without a major national holiday. Explore these and other interesting facts in August, a 12 Months book.

Did you know that February is the shortest month? It can have 28 or 29 days. Explore these and other interesting facts in February, a 12 Months book.

Did you know that people are not sure how April got its name? On April Fools’ Day, people like to play jokes on each other. Explore these and other interesting facts in April, a 12 Months book.

Thanksgiving is held on the last Thursday of November each year. It became an official holiday in 1863. Explore these and other interesting facts in November, a 12 Months book.

December is the last month of the year. December holidays include Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. Explore these and other interesting facts in December, a 12 Months book.

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 African American Athletes, readers get a chance to meet sports stars from football, tennis, golf, basketball, and more--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features pioneering heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the fascinating world of the baby hippo, including information about where they live and what they eat.

Let's visit the home of the animals with a trip to the zoo! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a pass to visit animals from around the world and the people who care for them.

"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about what lies above the clouds and into the vast universe. Put on your space helmet and explore!"--

Let's visit the home of drama, comedy, music, and more at the theater! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a front-row ticket to the magical world of actors, scenery, makeup, and more.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby giraffes, including information about where they live and what they eat.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby bears, including facts about different types of bears.

Presents an introduction to desert habitats, to include information on environmental characteristics, climate, desert animals, and plant life.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby elephants, including a tour of key body parts.

Find out fun stats and facts about these all-star athletes!

On November 23, 2014, the New York Giants faced the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Eli Manning threw the ball toward Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants' rookie wide receiver leaped backward into the end zone--and caught the ball with one hand! Many people consider it the greatest catch in NFL history. Yet, that amazing catch was just part of Odell's rise to the top ranks of NFL wide receivers. The young star showed extraordinary talent from an early age, and his sports-loving family encouraged him to pursue his NFL dream. After Odell graduated from Louisiana State University, the New York Giants chose him in the 2014 NFL draft. Since then, Odell has overcome a leg injury to be named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year! In Odell Beckham Jr., young readers get a close-up view of the famous wide receiver's inspiring journey from his childhood, through his college years playing for Louisiana State University, and then all the way to NFL stardom. Large, full-color photos paired with engaging, simple text will keep sports fans on the edge of their seats as they cheer Odell on through his amazing career.

Profiles top players from the 2015 baseball season, including Miguel Cabrera, Jacoby Ellsbury, Clayton Kershaw, and Giancarlo Stanton, providing childhood facts along with professional career highlights.

ASTRONAUTS! Reach for the stars with scientists and astronauts who work and live in space. Visit the International Space Station and see how experiments conducted there have changed life on Earth. Blast off, float in space, or fly a rocket . . . science has never been more exciting! Every book in the SCIENTISTS IN ACTION! series takes you on a journey where science and adventure meet. Science is not just for the classroom or the lab--it's a living, breathing, exciting part of our world today. Throw off the lab coat and get out and do some science! Each title in this series contains color photos, insider quotes from real scientists in the field, recent news items highlighting the excitement of each field, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crest's editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.