Best Selling Books by Katie Marsico

Bullying is aggressive, unwanted behavior that includes making threats, spreading rumors, abusing someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. In this timely volume, interviews with teens coping with bullying are revealed as well as warning signs, treatment options, and most importantly, solutions. Sidebars, a relevant glossary of terms, current websites, and science content are included in this detailed look into the teen issue of teens and bullying.

Do-It-Yourself Experiments introduces readers to the scientific process. Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers.

How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in physical science as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term effects of their discoveries.

Presents a look at levers, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as seesaws, that have been used throughout history.

Traces the life of the world's largest lizard from infancy to young adulthood.

History is shaped by events and people. Through studying history we come to understand how things change, learn to grasp the factors that cause this change, and begin to understand what parts of society remain constant despite change. Each title in Perspectives On investigates an historical event and includes, with the help of primary sources such as eyewitness accounts and commentary, differing viewpoints of each event. Factors leading up to the event, and the event's effect on the culture and people at that time, will be explored, as well as the event's lasting effects and historical significance.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Snowflakes occur when tiny drops of water freeze inside clouds. Read this book to learn more about snow! Book jacket.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Judaism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Owning a horse is a dream for many people. Unfortunately, there are times when some owners can no longer care for their animals or neglect them. Luckily, rescue organizations and sanctuaries take in these horses before they head to an unhappy ending. Readers will learn about rescues and sanctuaries, the kind of horses they help, the rescue process, and the real-life stories of rescued horses.

Provides comprehensive information on industry and immigration, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, its aftermath, and labor rights.

Math is everywhere when you're traveling! See who's on the move inside this book?and how we need math to finish the trip! You'll need your math smarts to calculate time, distance, and speed, choose the best route and type of transit, figure out time zones, plan travel expenses; and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!

"Introducing the different ways in which we apply mathematics to weather."--

This intriguing series takes a look at major events throughout U.S history through the eyes of those who lived to witness them.

Experience great battles of the Civil War through engaging text, detailed illustrations, and photos of artifacts.

Math is everywhere in the kitchen! See what's cooking inside this book—and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure ingredients, calculate cooking times, add and subtract fractions, double and halve recipes, convert cups to ounces and back again, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!

Math is everywhere in the garden! See what's growing inside this book—and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure a garden's perimeter and area, calculate how many flowers will fit in a plot, predict vegetable growth and harvest dates, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!

"Provides comprehensive information on the assassination of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and the differing perspectives accompanying it." --Provided by publisher.