Best Selling Books by Michael Teitelbaum

The influx of refugees, asylum seekers, and other international migrants is increasingly regarded not only as a major humanitarian challenge but also as a political problem and a threat to national and international security.

This novelization starring the hip, green master of disguise--video-game hero GEX--is sure to appeal to the millions of children playing Nintendo and Playstation video games.

DIV The world''s population has grown by five billion people over the past century, an astounding 300 percent increase. Yet it is actually the decline in family size and population growth that is the issue attracting greatest concern in many countries. This eye-opening book looks at demographic trends in Europe, North America, and Asia—areas that now have low fertility rates—and argues that there is an essential yet often neglected political dimension to a full assessment of these trends. Political decisions that promote or discourage marriage and childbearing, facilitate or discourage contraception and abortion, and stimulate or restrain immigration all have played significant roles in recent trends. /div

"Includes collectible 3-D Booklet and Glasses"--P. 1 of cover.

A biography of the man elected fifth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Sokka, a skilled fighter and planner, helps the Avatar and his sister Katara move safely through the Earth Kingdom by dealing with badger-moles, an evil Fire Nation princess, and an Earth King who refuses to acknowledge the war.

One of the four hidden scrolls about the world of Avatar that contains sacred information about the Water Tribes, including Katara discovering the Avatar in the iceberg and Aang learning from the Waterbending master in the North.

Submarines have been in use for centuries, but it wasnu0092t until the late 1800s that they were commonly used in the military. Today submarines are invaluable weapons in most navies. Through interviews with engineers and soldiers, learn how they work and what itu0092s like to live and work underwater.

Not even half a century ago America was segregated, when everything depended on the color of one''s skin. Access to schools, restaurants, parks, buses or even water fountains was segregated. And born into this segregated world was Martin Luther King Jr. The son of a black preacher, King was taught from a young age that he was equal. He deserved the same rights and freedoms as anyone. He dreams of a nation where people are not judged by the color of their skin but by their character. And he believed that dream could one day become reality. Armed with one the nonviolent teachings of Ghandi and a staunch belief that all men and women were created equal, Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. Through a series of peaceful protests and marches, King captured the attention of the world... and changed the lives of millions of Americans forever.

A biography of the man elected thirty-first president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

The chaotic remains of Shredder''s Foot Ninjas, the Purple Dragons, and the New York mobsters have erupted into a full-blown war for control of the New York underworld. The Turtles try to stop the fighting, but are they in over their heads? Includes an 8-page color insert.

In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid''s love, baseball, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play them better.

Armored, weaponized, and able to navigate different terrains, the Humvee has been used by the US military since the 1970s and continues to be a standard vehicle used in military operations. Soldiers in the field tell readers what itu0092s like to operate Humvees in the field, and introduce them to the newest military vehicle, the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected).

Reese and Dante love skateboarding together. Their friendly competition pushes them both to skate their best, but when they enter a contest with an amazing prize, the word "friendly" ceases to apply. Can the boys hold on to their friendship or will the competition come between them for good?

When their usual soccer field cannot be used for the big tournament, the members of The Lightning use hard work--and teamwork--to fix up another field so that the tournament can go on.

Skiing down a snowy slope is fun and exciting. Readers will find out what they need to get started on an outdoor sport that can get them outdoors and help keep them fit for life.

The men in the crisp black suits and the really cool shades are back to keep the aliens from overrunning planet Earth. It''s been five years since Agents Jay and Kay saved the world from a very big bug. Now a new alien menace is threatening to destroy the Earth -- unless it''s given the Light of Zartha. There''s one problem: Only one person on Earth knows where the Light has been hidden -- that person is Agent Kay.

Are you a comic-book fan? Obsessed by superheroes? This unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more … all your favourite superheroes and villains are here, as well as some weird and wonderful one-offs.Knock-out double-page features celebrate some of the biggest stars with intimate details on their powers, titanic clashes and action-packed careers.Jam packed with things you never knew, as well as original, comic-book art – the power and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page.