Most Popular Books by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Examines the Mexican-American War, discussing American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, and the peace treaty for one of the most controversial wars in history.

Presents a guide to writing innovative e-mails, personal letters, business letters, and resumes, and includes activities to promote creativity.

Presents some of the facts and stories about the famous bell in Philadelphia that has come to be a symbol of our countrys freedom. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered shark species, and what people can do to help.

Help kids succeed in class and on tests with these fun, super-quick daily exercises that provide essential practice in math, reading and writting, social studies, and test taking-and help meet that standards. All it takes is 5 minutes a day! Perfect for starting the day, engaging fast finishers, or reviewing skills.

Great Cities of the World takes you on a trip around the globe to discover the world''s largest, most important and prominent cities. Each title explores the history, landmarks, culture, and economy of a city and introduces readers to the people who live there. In addition to informative text illustrated with up-to-date, full-color photography, Great Cities of the World titles feature time lines, statistics, excerpts from primary sources, and sources of further information.

"Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered tiger species, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of foxes.

Discusses the 1871 Chicago fire, its causes, the devastation it caused, and the aftermath.

The action of WWII comes alive in this chapter book through American soldier Joe''s letters home to his younger brother, Charlie! When Charlie''s brother, Joe, is called up to fight in World War II, he promises to write letters to ten-year-old Charlie as often as he can. It won''t make up for not being there to help Charlie out with the neighborhood bullies, but it''s all Joe can do. Life is tough for a soldier, and Joe tells Charlie all about it, from long hikes in endless rain and mud to the stray dog his company adopts. But when Joe is sent on a secret mission with the one soldier he can''t stand, he will have to face risks that place their mission -- and their lives -- in grave danger. Charlie knew his brother was strong, but he will discover that Joe is more of a hero than he lets on. Will Joe''s letters give Charlie the strength to stand up for himself and be brave, too?

A biography of the woman whose refusal to give up her seat on an Alabama bus helped galvanize the civil rights movement. Features quotations from Parks and others.

In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during World War II and comes back 20 years later to apologize. Full color.

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of eagles"--Provided by publisher.

Describes three hundred sixty-five fun activities for children, from creating an underwater city to volunteering at an animal shelter.

With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep’s greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary chupacabra—it’s common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra’s favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, the impetuous goats whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra’s third-favorite food . . . and he isn’t about to stop there. This chupacabra has quite the appetite, and the goats are in for a big surprise!

Introduces an elite group of soldiers, the Green Berets, discussing their history, missions, training, and equipment.