New Releases by Susan E. Goodman

Something bugging you? Ask Dr. Doodlebug: He''s our on-the-air bug expert! Presented in a bright colorful comics-style and buzzing with insect facts and personality, young readers are introduced to a story with a question-and-answer format that is both engaging and entertaining. Perfect for fans of Elise Gravel’s Disgusting Critters series. From award-winning creators Susan E. Goodman and Merrill Rainey comes something really fun: a radio show in a book! Meet our bug expert: Dr. Doodlebug. Dr. D hosts a radio talk show called On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug, where he answers the burning questions bugs have. Why does a caterpillar get SOOO hungry before . . . changing? How can lightning bugs use less electricity? With terrific repartee and fabulous illustrations, this comic book-style story will enchant bug enthusiasts, their adults, and educators alike. Bring all your questions. Dr. Doodlebug’s got the answers!

The inspiring story of four-year-old Sarah Roberts, the first African American girl to try to integrate a white school, and how her experience in 1847 set greater change in motion. Junior Library Guild Selection 2017 Orbis Pictus Honor Book Chicago Public LibraryKids Best of the Best Book 2016 A Nerdy Book Club Best Nonfiction Book of 2016 An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book of 2017 In 1847, a young African American girl named Sarah Roberts was attending a school in Boston. Then one day she was told she could never come back. She didn''t belong. The Otis School was for white children only. Sarah deserved an equal education, and the Roberts family fought for change. They made history. Roberts v. City of Boston was the first case challenging our legal system to outlaw segregated schools. It was the first time an African American lawyer argued in a supreme court. These first steps set in motion changes that ultimately led to equality under the law in the United States. Sarah''s cause was won when people--black and white--stood together and said, No more. Now, right now, it is time for change! With gorgeous art from award-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis, The First Step is an inspiring look at the first lawsuit to demand desegregation--long before the American Civil Rights movement, even before the Civil War. Backmatter includes: integration timeline, bios on key people in the book, list of resources, and author''s note.

Presents a compendium of fascinating, unusual, and gross facts about excrement and urine throughout history, in the animal kingdom, and in science.

"A non-fiction travel guide to space tourism that includes information about accommodations, attractions, and more." --

Have you ever wondered what your dog sees when he looks at a sunset? Or what she smells when she has her nose to the ground? And what IS your pooch trying to say when he looks at you with those big puppy eyes? With a thoroughly silly text and adorable illustrations, IT''S DOG''S LIFE answers those questions and a whole lot more. Covering everything from dog breeds to their evolution and behavior, this accessible nonfiction book is sure to satisfy even the most voracious fact hounds.

Its tires are over five feet tall. It is as heavy as an elephant. And it can jump, race, and crush like a monster! It’s a monster truck! Whether racing over ramps, plowing through mud, or crushing cars, monster trucks are the biggest and baddest trucks out there! The bestselling and award-winning team that brought you Choppers! and Motorcycles!, author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle, show readers how these beasts came to be, how they work, how they get ready for a show, and some of the exciting tricks that only monster trucks can do. This action-packed Step 3 Step into Reading beginning reader is filled with you-are-there color photographs! Informative and fast-paced, this book is perfect for boys and girls who love everything on wheels!

Saving The Whooping Crane

The author describes how scientists believe different species of prehistoric sabre-toothed cats lived; how they hunted, where they lived and what they looked like.

WHETHER THEY''RE JUMPING barrels, zipping along the highway on a road trip, or tearing up the motocross track, motorcycles are the coolest things on two wheels! Choppers! authors Susan Goodman and Michael Doolittle show readers the many types of motorcycles there are, how they work, and some of the exciting jobs, competitions, and events that feature them. This actionpacked Step 3 reader is filled with vibrant color photographs!

Do you know which ice-age animal had a body similar to a bear’s, a short stubby tail, and razor-sharp, 7-inch teeth? A Smilodon! Fierce predators, Smilodons were large saber-toothed cats that lived more than 11,000 years ago—so how do scientists know so much about them? By studying their fossils and the parts of the world where they once lived! Dig through the past to uncover how these remarkable predators once lived—and died.

How does it feel to be near the North Pole when it''s so cold that a cup of hot water, thrown in the air, explodes into ice particles? What''s it like to be somewhere even colder - the South Pole, where a refrigerator containing fruits and vegetables has to be heated? Come and explore these two places where few people have ever been. Life on the Ice is brimming with fabulous photos and frigid facts about working and living in these exotic frozen worlds.

"Few realize how fascinating, and even educational, this subject can be. You can learn about all sorts of things from pee--American history (Civil War belles hoarded urine for making gunpowder); the animal kingdom (when lobsters fight they squirt each other with pee from bladders on either side of their eyes); even espionage (scientists are using urine to classify "odortypes" that will identify individuals as accurately as their fingerprints).--From publisher description."--Source other than the Library of Congress.

A compendium of fascinating, weird, and gross facts about poop.

In this true story, Robert Henry Hendershot is only 12, but he''s determined to help the Union cause, so he becomes a drummer boy. At the Battle of Fredericksburg, he manages to sneak across the Rappahannock--and to capture a Rebel soldier. Illustrations.

Twelve-year-old drummer boy Robert Henry Hendershot joins the Union Army over his mother''s objections and takes part in the Battle of Fredericksburg despite the company commander attempts to remove him from the battlefield.

Describes the work of John Walsh as he travels the world helping to save animals in Kuwait during the war with Iraq, the Kobe earthqake, and floods in Surinam.

Examines adaptations of animals that allow them to live in their environment, including ways to stay safe, get food, and reproduce.

Looks at plants and the adaptations they use to get water, stay safe, and make new plants.

Describes the experiences of a group of middle school students who spend a week at Kings Landing Historical Settlement, learning what life was like for young people in the nineteenth century.

Students learn about the ancient people of the Southwestern desert and excavate a village site.

A middle school class from Boston visits Cobscook Bay, Maine, to learn about the marine biology of the Bay''s tidal zone.

A photographic record of a five-year-old Connecticut girl''s year in a remote village in eastern Malaysia.

Follow middle school students on their visit into the Amazon rain forest in Peru.

Describes animal senses and how they differ from humans'', and explains the roles these senses play for various animals.