New Releases by Lucia Raatma

How can you prevent playground accidents? What clothes can help you stay safe when playing on equipment? Why are soft surfaces important on playgrounds? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can stay safe hand have fun on the playground.

Learn about the importance of respect and find out how you can be a more respectful person.

Being a good citizen is an important part of living in a community. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what citizenship is and how they can help play an important role in their own communities. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas senate and a leader in the Civil Rights movement. From an early age, she was recognized for her educational excellence, and her gift of language and debate. Her presence in the House of Representatives in 1966 was not well received, but Jordan quickly won her colleagues over with her intelligence and commitment to her constituents. Her later years were spent on educational work and in 1994 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. This book details her life and career achievements while focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. History-specific terms, timelines, primary source, photographs, quotes and excerpts round out this book about this important and worldly individual.

Learn about Allosaurus with this easy-to-read text.

Learn about Velociraptor with this easy-to-read text.

"Describes the science concepts behind military tactics."--Provided by publisher.

Do you know the difference between strangers and trusted adults? How can code words keep you safe? What should you do if a stranger approaches? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can stay safe around strangers.

Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

It takes a lot of different people to bring us the TV shows we love. Readers will learn about he many jobs people do that help bring TV shows to our homes.

"Simple text and photographs describe the life of Jacqueline Kennedy--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

How Do We Live Together: Deer, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how deer care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful animals.

How Do We Live Together: Snakes, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how snakes care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful creatures.

The religion of Islam traces it beginnings to the 600s in what is present day Saudi Arabia. The angel Gabriel was said to have visited the prophet Muhammad, who then shared the word of Allah, or God, with the people. Today Islam has more than a billion followers. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Islam and how the religion fits into today's world in Islam, part of the World Religions series.

A biography of Martha Washington, the original first lady of the United States.

Shows children how can they make a difference. From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, this book contains the information young environmentalists need to change the world.

Describes patriotism as the virtue of being proud and loyal to the country and suggests ways in which patriotism can be shown such as learning the Pledge of Allegiance, flying the flag, and learning about how the government works.

Describes patience as the virtue of waiting and suggests ways in which patience can be shown such as waiting calmly in a line of people.

Describes politeness as the virtue of showing concern for others and suggests ways in which politeness can be shown such as treating others with respect and using good manners.

Examines the woman who became Queen Noor, a woman whose efforts improved the quality of life in Jordan.

Describes the important roles women held during the Civil War including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, and Elizabeth Van Lew.

Uses original graphic illustrations to explore the life of the African American baseball player who broke the color line in professional baseball.

Teaches being safe on a playground so that you can have a lot of fun.

Describes the role the Minutemen played in the American Revolution.

Provides advice on getting to know neighbors; watching out for strangers in the neighborhood, including those with legitimate business, and dealing with people at the doorstep; and offers safety tips.

Good habits form early; bad ones are hard to change. Stressing prevention, each title in the Living Well series calmly teaches children how to avoid accidents or health problems--while swimming, in a fire, or through proper sleep and hygiene routines. The series also explains chronic illnesses many children face, including diabetes and asthma. A frequently asked question-and-answer section and detailed sidebars help young readers understand the importance of staying safe and healthy throughout their lives.

Profiles the life of Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, best known for his ride through the Massachusetts countryside, warning that the British were coming.

Good habits form early; bad ones are hard to change. Stressing prevention, each title in the Living Well series calmly teaches children how to avoid accidents or health problems--while swimming, in a fire, or through proper sleep and hygiene routines. The series also explains chronic illnesses many children face, including diabetes and asthma. A frequently asked question-and-answer section and detailed sidebars help young readers understand the importance of staying safe and healthy throughout their lives.--