New Releases by Kate Boehm Jerome

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart''s life a fascinating story.

In 1864, during the Civil War, the C.S.S. Hunley became the first submarine in the world to sink an enemy ship. The Hunley and its crew mysteriously vanished. What happened on that cold winter night? After over a century, scientists finally have some of the answers.

Describes the life cycles, characteristics, and uses of plants.

The Oceans Around Us explores oceans and the plant and animal life that they support. Clear, attractive National Geographic Society colour photographs support the easily read expository text. The various labels, captions, charts, diagrams, and graphs add to the value of the students'' learning experience, as do the questions and hands-on activities.

Maggie and her older brother Jake explore some of the animals that make their home where the ocean meets the shore.

Maggie snorkels around a big coral reef and is delighted to find a beautiful underwater world of interesting animals.

Examines the life of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937.