Most Popular Books by Rebecca Rissman

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Earth Day, and shows them why this day is special.

Books in this series introduce children to the notion that all people are different and all people are special. The simple text explains common activities while the clear images can stimulate thought and discussion about mental and physical differences. In We All Play, readers explore the different ways, places, and reasons that people play.

Science-obsessed Audrey is a fifth grader in Houston, Texas, who dreams of one day working at NASA, like her dad does. Dad, however, is nothing but discouraging. Audrey doesn’t give up, though. She’s created her own model rocket. When it doesn’t fly, she figures out a way to fix it that ends up helping the Apollo 11 astronauts after they land on the Moon. Will Audrey’s dad come around? And will Audrey have a future in science?

It's a dance, dance, evolution! Get to know the plie, arabesque, and other basic steps, and see how ballet has changed over the years. From Anna Pavlova to Mikhail Baryshnikov to Misty Copeland, discover the dancers who added their signature style to this graceful dance form. Go behind the curtain to see what it takes to become a prima ballerina and how a performance comes together.

"Get to know the steps, performances, and dancers who added their signature style to tap dancing. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover to Chloe Arnold, [this book] will have you stomping, shuffling, and doing the paradiddle across the dance floor"--

Four female African-American mathematicians literally made it possible to launch US rockets and astronauts into space. Hidden Women tells the thrilling tale of how women contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing result.

"Do you want to show your fearless fashion sense to the world? With bold ripped T-shirt designs, metal accessories, and much more, you'll find your own way to stand out from the crowd."--Publisher's description.

Have you ever been a member of a team? You may think teamwork is all fun and games, but it can be daring and even dangerous. Some people depend on teamwork to remain safe while at work or completing a goal. Learn all about the importance of teamwork in daring situations at incredible heights and speeds, in the open sea, and while facing natural disasters.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the 2011 Japan Tsunami.