Most Popular Books by Matt Doeden

This book examines the history of human energy use as well as the latest energy developments in the United States. It provides the opinions and perpsectives of government and business leaders, activists, and ordinary Americans on both sides of the issue.

As one of the many fortune seekers during the California Gold Rush in the 1850's, the reader makes plot choices based on situations real people faced during this exciting time in history.

Amidst a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, Tami was knocked unconscious below the deck of the yacht she was sailing, and spent 42 days inching her way toward Hawaii.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.

Facing down a mighty opponent on the football field, the reader's choices can mean the difference between a triumphant victory and a heartbreaking loss.

Looks at the lives and romantic relationship of popular British royal couple Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, from their respective youths to their widely anticipated wedding ceremony.

Did you know that tiny atoms that make up all matter hold huge amounts of energy? This energy, called nuclear energy, can power the television and refrigerator in your home. How is nuclear energy produced, though? And what are the drawbacks of this energy source? Read this book to find out all about nuclear energy.

"Describes the fight for survival while exploring wilderness regions"--

Whack! When the blade strikes the puck, it's prime time on the ice. From sizzling slap shots to brilliant backhands, experience the wickedest goals from hockey's biggest superstars. These sensational shots were so hot, they practically set the ice on fire!

Elizabeth Blackwell shattered the glass ceiling in medicine as the first woman doctor. After her father's death, she used her unusually high level of education to earn a living. Blackwell began working as a teacher while saving up for medical school. The rejection letters piled up, but she persisted until she was admitted to Geneva University. Life still wasn't easy once she had her diploma. She had to fight sexism and challenge stereotypes about women in the medical field. Hoping to break down barriers for other aspiring women physicians, Blackwell opened the Women's Medical College of the New York Infirmary and the London School of Medicine for Women. These schools were specifically for women and offered extensive training to help them in the medical field. Read about Blackwell's life and her lasting legacy in medicine.

"Describes how to use statistics and math to create and run a successful fantasy basketball team"--

Do you enjoy snapping photos or taking movies of your adventures? So does Nick Woodman—but when he was growing up, most of his activities weren't camera-safe. Woodman was a diehard surfer. He couldn't hold a camera—or keep it dry—while he was boarding. So many of his memorable moments went unrecorded. As an adult, Woodman set out to invent a camera that's easy to use anywhere. The result was GoPro—a company that builds sturdy, waterproof, wearable cameras. GoPro cameras have been used everywhere from the ocean floor to outer space. They've captured athletic thrills, exotic journeys, and everyday moments on the go. Discover how Woodman turned his tech vision into reality.

"Describes 10 of the world's most notorious crooks in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.

A taste of your own medicine. Rub salt in the wound. Warts and all. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when you don't have to take any medicine and you don't have any wounds or warts! That's because these sentences are idioms—phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms be your Achilles' heel. Let's explore a variety of idioms related to health and medicine and figure out what people really mean when they use them.

A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as a knight facing a female beast, explore the future with an android prince, or chase super-stardom in a modern version of the classic fairy tale. Includes a history of Beauty and the Beast.

Did you know that Tim Tebow was the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy? Discover how this amazing college athlete burst onto the NFL scene.

Profiles some of the best basketball players in the game today, including Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, and LaMarcus Aldridge.

Sports has never been only about what takes place on the playing field. Author and sports fan Matt Doeden explores past and current controversies including black boxer Jack Johnson's fight with the "Great White Hope" Tommy Burns, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, Colin Kaepernick's protests, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more. Doeden weaves in information about Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter, and other essential background young readers will need. This book is sure to engage everyone interested in sports, history, and civil rights.

"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to pro quarterbacks"--

"Lets readers experience life behind the Berlin wall, choosing different paths to take through history"--