Most Popular Books by Rebecca Rissman

Looks at sports stadiums, including tennis courts, baseball parks, and race tracks.

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.

Tells the gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets--and astronauts--into space. Tells the thrilling tale of how each woman contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing results. Consultants currently works for NASA.

Tempted to try out for cheerleading? Gearing up for your first competition? Find out what to expect during cheerleading tryouts and competitions. What experience do you need? How should you practice and prepare? Impress coaches and judges with your skill and confidence. Learn practical information such as how to calm your nerves, get in shape, and do your best on the big day.

"Provides readers with detailed and safe instructions for performing basic cheerleading positions, jumps, and tumbling."--

"Presents various yoga poses and breathing techniques designed to promote stress relief and a calm state of mind"--

Brief text and photographs teach children about the different body parts found on animals across a range of species.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the Apollo 13 disaster.

Learn all about opposites with illustratedÊelephant duo, Eddie and Ellie. These curious elephants explore the world around them together, but somehow always end up liking opposite things!Ê Illustrated with vibrant photographs of different farm animals and equipment combined with playful illustrations of Eddie and Ellie, this book is sure to be a popular choice!

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

What's so great about New Hampshire? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Granite State. We'll explore New Hampshire's exciting museums, beautiful parks, sunny beaches, and rich history. The New Hampshire by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in New Hampshire.

"Presents various yoga poses designed to promote alertness and brain power"--

Examines the motivations for World War I from each side involved.

Photographs of different park scenes combined with illustrations of Eddie and Ellie present describing words that are opposites.

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the MyPlate balanced diet and their nutritional importance.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the moon landing to life. Kids will learn about the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the space race, and the push from presidents Kennedy and Johnson to ensure the U.S. got to the moon first. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV. All of the networks covered it, but Walter Cronkite and astronaut Wally Shirra are there to narrate how it happened with real excitement. Accompanying video will show readers what viewers saw at the time.

Slavery existed as a legal institution in the United States beginning in colonial times. During and after the American Revolution, things began to change. See what events took place, who was involved, and what life was like for slaves. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO..

This title examines an important historic event--the police beating of Rodney King in 1991 and the riots in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the events of March 3, 1991, when a high-speed car chase ended in King's beating, the significance of the video tape of the beating, the officers' trials, and the riots that followed their acquittal in May 1992. Key to the discussion is an examination of the racial context of the riots, including preexisting racial tensions in the city. Also discussed are the 1993 federal trial and the aftermath of the riots. 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.