New Releases by Tammy Gagne

Not everyone was happy with the New York Knicksu0092s 12th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Many even booed at the selection of Kristaps Porzingis. But he didnu0092t let the jeers stop him from celebrating. The young Latvian player had played professional basketball in Spain before coming to the United States, where he would soon become one of the best known players in the sport. Kristaps knew he would have to work hard to win over his city. And he was up to the task. Some of those fans now see the 7-foot, 3-inch power forward and center as the player who will lead the Knicks to their first NBA finals in decades.

Some people believe that famous pirates, ship captains, and other sailors never leave the ship where they died! Read this book to find out more about haunted ships.

Did you know that the White House is haunted? Read this book to discover the many ghosts that people say live in the White House!

Who doesn''t love cute and cuddly animals? Give readers the details about the most adorable animals in the world, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.

Some people believe that soldiers who die in combat never leave the place where they died. Read this book to find out more about ghosts of war.

Cats are intriguing and loving - it''s fun to watch them snooze, prowl, and play. Your cat will need lots of attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a kitten or cat? Learn how to feed and care for your kitty to keep it purr-fectly healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

At about the height of large dogs, hyenas arenÕt the worldÕs biggest predators. But they make up for their size with speed and stamina. A hyena can keep chasing prey for more than 3 miles! Readers will learn about what makes hyenas such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these fierce creatures.

Goddess of the sky. The mother of mothers. The Eye of Ra. Goddess of beauty. The powerful goddess Hathor had many roles in Ancient Egypt. In this empowering and engaging narrative, learn about this Egyptian deity''s past as the deadly Sekhmet and how she was reborn as the benevolent Hathor. Find out where she fits in a family of gods. Additional facts explore Hathor''s role in Ancient Egyptian culture and how the goddess''s influence appears in popular culture today.

The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about triceratops! With sharp horns and a large frill around its neck, triceratops comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs'' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.

Discusses the stories of some well-known ghosts and haunted places.

Hermit crabs are mysterious and interesting - it''s fun to watch them eat, burrow, and even play. Your hermit crab will need your attention and care. Are you ready for a pet hermit crab? Learn how to care for and respect your hermit crab to keep it healthy, happy, and safe.

Introduces stegosaurus, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about velociraptor The fast and feathered velociraptor comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs'' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content.

Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about apatosaurus! With its long neck and massive height, apatosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs'' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about tyrannosaurus rex! With its sharp teeth, the carnivorous tyrannosaurus rex comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs'' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Siberian Huskies. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to various hound dog breeds"--

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of coyotes. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of caribou. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Giant Galápagos tortoises have roamed the Galápagos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habitat. Giant Galápagos Tortoise describes the world''s largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat preservation and captive breeding have helped save the species. 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.

Female doctors, nurses, and medical researchers are helping change the way we treat illnesses and injuries. Women in Medicinelooks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, 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.

"Introduce[s] readers to various sporting dog breeds"--

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to various working dog breeds"--

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to various herding dog breeds"--

"Introduce[s] readers to various toy dog breeds"--