New Releases by Tammy Gagne

When Holly Rowe was growing up in Utah, few women reported about sports on radio and television. But Holly was taught that girls can become anything they want to be—including sports broadcasters. She never hesitated to pursue her dream of announcing games for her beloved BYU Cougars. She went on to become one of the most famous reporters for WNBA games and the first woman to serve as a color commentator for the Utah Jazz. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Holly Rowe tells the story of woman who took advantage of every opportunity to create the career in sports journalism she wanted for herself.

Lester Holt always enjoyed talking about important issues. As a child, he spent hours sitting around the dinner table discussing current events with his family. As soon as he entered the field of news broadcasting, he set a long-term goal of getting his dream job. He wanted to anchor the NBC Nightly News. Through years of hard work and determination, Lester fulfilled this dream. Part of the Outstanding Journalists series, Lester Holt, NBC tells the story of how a young reporter became an award-winning anchor whom millions of Americans turn to for their news each evening.

Discover Great National Parks: Grand Canyon is an excellent non-fiction book for young learners. It features historical information about the Grand Canyon, how it was formed and what the layers of dirt mean in the earth''s geological history. It also includes information on its association with the Native American Tribes that live there, wildlife in the canyon including the Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake, rock squirrels, elk, condor, and more! See beautiful pictures of the Grand Canyon--both historical and current--and learn interesting fun facts about the park. For research, it includes chapter notes, suggested readings, and glossary.

Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Gray Squirrels is chock full of great information and fun facts about gray squirrels. Children learn about what gray squirrels look like, why squirrels do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of squirrels in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child''s love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Raccoons is chock full of information and fun facts about raccoons. Children learn about what raccoons look like, why raccoons like to dump trash, why they are called "thieves," how big they get, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of racoons in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child''s love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Horses is narrated straight from the horse''s mouth and teaches what different horse sounds mean. Kids also learn what the horses'' body language and ear position mean as a way to communicate, like pinning their ears back means they''re upset. Accompanied by beautiful full-color pictures of horses, fun petfacts, kids will love learning all about their horse friends.

Alcatraz Island is known for its former prison, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which housed many dangerous criminals. The island is also known as one of the most haunted locations in the world. This title explores the history of the island, reports of unexplained activity at the former prison, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Peggy Cherng is one of the richest women in the world. After growing up in Hong Kong, she came to the United States to study engineering. She left a successful career in that field to join her husband Andrew in his family business. Later, the couple would start building one of the most successful American Chinese food businesses in the existence. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this books tells the story of how Peggy used her skills in mathematics, computer scienceu0097and even engineeringu0097to help turn a single fast-food location into an empire.

In 1992, Ben Nighthorse Campbell became the first Native American elected to the U.S. Senate in more than sixty years. His path to politics was an unlikely one. After a difficult childhood, Ben joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He later became an Olympian, a teacher, and a successful jewelry maker. Ben has never been afraid to take risks. And they have paid off for him. Part of the Notable Indigenous Americans series, this book tells the story of a boy with nearly all the odds stacked against him who became an inspiring athlete, educator, artist, and lawmaker.

Daniel Dae Kim didnu0092t always want to be an actor. He entered college with the plan to become a lawyer. But an acting class led him down a completely different path. After years of studying the craft, Daniel won his breakout role on the hit television series Lost. He also appeared in the remake of Hawaii Five-O. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this book tells the story of a South Korean immigrant who became one of the most famous performers in the United States, as well as a passionate advocate for Asian American rights.

Introduces readers to wetlands and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how wetlands benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

From seeing key locations during the Revolutionary War to cheering on a favorite sports team in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, there''s a lot to see and do in Pennsylvania. This state lies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Pennsylvania introduces the state''s history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at satellites. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That''s Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Maria Elena Salinas was born in Los Angeles, California. Her birthplace made her an American citizen. But her heritage allowed her to identify with two countries. One was the United States. The other was Mexico, where she spent the first several years of her childhood. When she returned to the United States as a young girl, she spoke Spanish. In just a few months, she learned English at her new school. As a teen, Maria dreamed of becoming a successful fashion designer. As an adult, she would discover a new calling: journalism. Find out more interesting information about this popular journalist inside this book about one of the first female news anchors in the nation.

Look up! You''ll see a lot more than just regular airplanes and helicopters in the skies! Many engineers are looking to flight as the future of transportation. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might someday lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your eyes to the skies! You won''t want to miss these amazing air vehicles!

Contemporary biography of Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers star football quarterback. Robbie Reader Contemporary Biographies are up-to-date, well written, and colorful. Series titles include people in the news from sports, entertainment, movies, and music. Students read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and read on-level text with purpose and understanding. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for upper elementary level students.

Darius Rucker first gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina. After selling many platinum albums, the band broke up and Darius took on the challenge of becoming a country singer. It had been twenty-five years since the last African American artist had reached the number-one spot on the country charts and Darius Rucker got the job done with his single Don t Think I Don t Think About It.

Americans have been voting since the United States was first formed. As U.S. citizens, we vote for our country''s presidents, senators, and representatives in Congress. We also vote for local leaders like mayors and city council members. We even cast votes to decide how our tax dollars are spent. How does the voting process work, though? Does everyone have the right to vote? Can this right ever be taken away? How are political candidates chosen? Is there anything kids can do to participate in the election process? This book answers all of these questions and more about one of the most important rights you will ever have as an American citizen—the right to vote.

United States service members work tirelessly to defend our nation every single day. US soldiers are stationed in nearly 150 countries around the world. These brave Americans make great sacrifices to keep America safe. Yet when they return from their duty in the armed forces, many ex-military members are faced with numerous challenges back at home. Some veterans have suffered physical wounds from their time in combat. Others are faced with mental illnesses as a result of the horrible things they have seen on the battlefield. In both situations, transitioning back into civilian life can be extremely difficult. By working together, though, we can help these heroes who have given so much of themselves to their country.

Elena Delle Donne had a bright future ahead of her in the sport of basketball. When she headed to the University of Connecticut, everyone was sure that she would become a star player there. But Elena wasn t convinced that Connecticut was where she belonged. She missed her home. And she missed her family especially her sister, Lizzie. When she returned to Delaware, many people feared that her basketball-playing days were behind her. But she was clearly just getting started. She would keep playing the game she loved, but she would do it much closer to home. And a few years later, her dreams of playing in the WNBA would still become a reality.

"The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn''t done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric race cars work. Think a car can''t handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!"--

"Look up! You''ll see a lot more than just regular airplanes and helicopters in the skies! Many engineers are looking to flight as the future of transportation. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might someday lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your eyes to the skies! You won''t want to miss these amazing air vehicles!"--

One might say that Todd Gurley is leaps and bounds ahead of most other running backs in the NFL. The time he spent on the track team in high school left him with a unique ability to jump over players trying to tackle him on the football field. This skill, along with his talent for scoring touchdowns, made scouts take notice of him. As a Georgia Bulldog, he continued to make a name for himself. Some even called him the best running back in college ball. All of this led the St. Louis Rams to claim him in the 2015 NFL Draft. Although the Rams are now back in Los Angeles, Gurley is still giving the game as much as he did during his rookie season in the Midwest.

When Deshaun Watson was 11 years old, he and his family received an amazing gift—a house of their own from Habitat for Humanity. When the day arrived for them to move in, a former NFL player handed them the keys. Little did Deshaun know then that one day he too would become a professional football player. His road to the NFL wasn’t easy. But he sure made it look that way. He played on the Gainesville High School varsity team as a freshman. In college, he became the star of Clemson University. When he entered the 2017 NFL Draft, it was no surprise that he got snatched up during the first round, joining the Houston Texans as their newest quarterback.

Some people might say Jayson Tatum didn’t receive the best start in life. Others would say he was born to the best mother possible. Although she discovered she was pregnant with Jayson right out of high school, Brandy Cole was determined to do everything she could to make dreams come true for them both. For her that meant becoming a lawyer. For him it would mean becoming a professional basketball player. With her help—and a lot of hard work on his part—Jayson Tatum made that dream a reality when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017.

An in-depth look at each of the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Dodgeball is a fun game that kids often play at summer camp. Some schools and community centers also have dodgeball teams that kids can join. There are several variations of this game. In all of them, the object is to eliminate players from the game one at a time. Players throw large, rubber balls at the other players. Once a player is hit, that person is tagged out of the game. When played safely, dodgeball is a fun and challenging sport.

Introduces readers to the science behind exoskeletons, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology.

The Weeknd began his career under an air of mystery. This talented, young musician revealed neither his name nor his face with his first mixtape. Not even most record executives knew who the Weeknd was at this time. But that didn’t stop them for trying to find out. When a label finally signed him, the Weeknd began performing live shows. He slowly began sharing his identity and experiences with the world through his music. And the world responded. He has worked with such superstars as Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, but the Weeknd has clearly become a star in his own right. Today he is one of the most popular artists in the pop music industry.

The Los Angeles Galaxy has been around since the founding of Major Leagues soccer. This professional team from southern California has won the MLS Cup five times- more than any other team in this national league of the United States. From Cobi Jones to David Beckham, the Galaxy''s roster has included some of the biggest names in the sport. Many players have come from faraway nations to play for this prestigious MLS club. Known for both its powerful offense and incredible defense, the team hopes to add another MLS Cup to its already impressive collection in the future.