New Releases by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Droughts can cause a lot of damage to the environment. Young readers will learn how droughts affect land and animals and how nature can recover from these long periods of dry weather.

Today, most adults can vote in the United States. But to get here many groups have had to fight for that right--including women. In 1920, women across the country finally gained the right to choose their representatives in government. With historical images and details about key events before and after the passage of the amendment that granted women the right to vote, this book will help kids understand the impact of the amendment on voting rights in the United States. Uncover the details of events that changed your world in this Pebble Explore series.

The United States is a young country founded on complicated ideals--ones that it still strives to fulfill. Many of those ideals were established in the 1776 Declaration of Independence--when colonists decided to separate from Great Britain. With historical images and details about key events before and after the political separation, this book will help kids understand the impact of the declaration on the history of the United States. Uncover the details of events that changed your world in this Pebble Explore series.

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it--an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldn''t have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical images and details about key events before and after his discovery, this book will help kids understand the lifesaving impact of penicillin on the practice of medicine. Uncover the details of events that changed your world in this Pebble Explore series.

Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Entire neighborhoods can quickly be destroyed. Besides the impact on people, the environment suffers. Ash can pollute air and water sources. Animals can be killed or displaced. After a wildfire, soil can wash away and make it hard for plants to grow. Find out how people can help affected areas recover from a wildfire.

This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Understanding Palestine Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Palestine with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers grades 3-6. The Palestine title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade level students.

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Post Malone. Readers learn about Post''s early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book also explores Post''s genre-crossing musical style and controversies surrounding his career. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Most people around the world enjoy caffeine. This drug helps people feel awake. It can have some benefits, but it also has risks. Your Body on Caffeine uncovers the nutritional benefits of caffeine, its risks, and how much nutritionists recommend consuming each day. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book explores eight railroads and subways that are lifelines for transportation in the U.S., but are overloaded and often falling apart. Whether its Boston’s T, Washington D.C.’s Metro, the crescent Corridor railroad route, or a Desert Line railroad running from the U.S. into Mexico, these pieces of infrastructure are very important to the entire country, but need emergency repairs and expansion right now.

The War of 1812 and an American victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States. The events surrounding the war and Key''s poem helped establish the American flag as a symbol of patriotism and freedom. Remind readers of our nation''s strength and perseverance through engaging historical content, carefully leveled text, and full-color images.

Today''s cutting-edge cars use sensors and powerful computers to see their surroundings and safely drive from place to place. Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive themselves.

Women in today's business world have come a long way from the days when a female CEO or company president was almost unthinkable. While women still strive for equality in business, female entrepreneurs and executives are now visible in every area of the business world. Readers will meet dozens of women from all over the world, who are making a difference at every level of business today, from computer science to large corporations to entertainment. Their stories and achievements take place in the boardroom and the corner office, inspiring readers to consider the possibilities for their own futures.

Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these swirling storms form and learn about some of history's worst hurricanes.

You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers'' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did you know that: • the stars didn''t know each other before getting their big break on The X Factor with Simon Cowell? • the band needed 100 security guards for its first performance in Dallas, Texas? • one of the band members has a fear of spoons? Want to know more about the group''s singers—Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson? Read on to learn all about 1D''s amazing rise to fame!

Meet the monstrous Tasmanian Devil as it roams over Tasmania! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around cotton, one of the world''s top fiber crops. It explores cotton''s deep historical influence, the way it is grown today, and its surprising uses in many high-tech fabrics. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn more about what it takes to make a cheerleading team, from preparation to practice to learning new routines and chants. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Learn more about different cheers and chants that cheerleaders use to promote team spirit. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

He battled Native Americans, hunted for buffalo, panned for gold, and rode for the Pony Express. He could ride, shoot, and rope cattle, and he worked as a scout for the Army. Much of what we imagine about the Wild West, from cowboys to stagecoach raids, is because of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Books told the stories of his exploits, and his Wild West Show toured the United States and Europe. But which of Buffalo Bill's legends are true, and which are fiction?

Millions of teens in the United States are undocumented, meaning that they or their families immigrated to the country without legal permission from the government. However, despite the threat of deportation and other challenges, undocumented immigrants still have some rights under the law. Further, there are now measures in effect, signed by President Barack Obama, to help undocumented teens extend their stay in the U.S. Readers will learn about visas and other new government programs; how their immigration status can affect their families, education, and work; and what may happen if they break the law.

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to change the world. Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change examines the history behind civic unrest and the methods people use to fight for basic human rights such as freedom of speech and the right to vote. Civic Unrest discusses the different reasons for and methods of revolution, while offering young readers the opportunity to learn about the structure of the U.S. government and how the elements within the U.S. Constitution were decided upon by the Founding Fathers. Activities use elements of history, civics, and mathematics to interpret data, create maps, and debate issues. These enrich learning and encourage students to ask questions, make inferences, and draw conclusions while allowing for a hands-on immersion in the complex elements of civic unrest and democracies. Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in history and social studies; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

This title examines the life of Blake Shelton. Readers will learn about Shelton''s childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores Shelton''s early interest in music and talent in singing and songwriting that led to the release of his albums. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Loads of learning takes place in the classroom, but it is by no means the only place for students to gain knowledge and experience. This innovative resource introduces service learning and why it can be such a helpful tool for students, the elderly, and the larger community. Successful service learning projects are described throughout the book, which highlight how they work as well as the benefits of getting to know the often overlooked senior population within our communities. Forthright discussions of the challenges and benefits highlight why service-learning projects can be a satisfying, fun, and memorable way to learn.

This book relays the factual details of the story of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a fireman fighting fires and rescuing others, a girl whose home is destroyed, and a resident of Chinatown. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a historical event.

Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Meteorites. Tsunamis. The natural world is full of powerful forces that can kill you in an instant. Hiding in your closet won''t save you. Clinging to your roof is a good idea, until your roof is swept out to sea. When faced with a natural disaster, sometimes the only thing to do is close your eyes and hang on. See how these people survived in just that way.

This title examines an important historic event--the June 6, 1944, Allied landing in Normandy, France, during World War II. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the planning and espionage prior to the invasion, the events of the Normandy landing, the military equipment used, and the battle''s aftermath. Also discussed is the military context of the invasion, including events in the war that made the landing possible and necessary and the mission''s significance in ending the war in Europe. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Jobs in physical therapy and rehabilitation are an excellent choice for those who want a secure, in-demand career that makes a difference in people's lives. In many states, rewarding positions in the field can be accessed with an associate's degree. Working under the direction of physical therapists and occupational therapists, PT assistants and aides help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, and surgery, while OT assistants and aides help patients with disabilities learn skills to function successfully in everyday life. Enhanced with sidebars and vivid photos, the text describes typical working environments, tasks, equipment, and approaches in these fields, as well as the education needed to start a career.

Parachuting from planes to rescue wounded soldiers. Providing supplies to fighters on the ground. Dropping behind enemy lines for surprise attacks. These missions are the work of the U.S. Air Commandos. These soldiers are trained to fly high-tech aircraft, handle powerful weapons, provide medical care, and carry out on-the-ground combat. Discover how Air Commandos provide support to every branch of the military, "any time, any place."

As the first fighters into battle, U.S. Army Rangers are skilled in outdoor survival, leading raids against the enemy, and defending key territory. With extensive training, Rangers learn to drop into combat zones by rappelling down cliffs and parachuting from planes and helicopters. Find out how Rangers surprise enemy forces, sacrificing their safety to lead the way for larger U.S. Army forces to enter battle.