Most Popular Books by Tammy Gagne

Óscar De La Hoya started boxing when he was just six years old. His grandfather had been an amateur boxer in Mexico, and his father had boxed professionally in the United States. Óscar would enjoy even greater success in the sport. His 16–year professional career included numerous titles and even a gold medal. Although he is retired today, he still works as a promoter. It looks like boxing will always be a big part of What It’s Like to Be Óscar De La Hoya. Óscar De La Hoya empezó a boxear con solo seis años. Su abuelo había sido boxeador aficionado en México y su padre había boxeado profesionalmente en Estados Unidos. Óscar iba a disfrutar de un éxito aún mayor en este deporte. Su carrera profesional de 16 años incluye numerosos títulos y una medalla de oro. Aunque hoy en día está retirado, todavía trabaja como promotor. Parece que boxear siempre va a formar una gran parte de Qué se siente al ser Óscar De La Hoya.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This contemporary title explores African dance trends in today's health-oriented world. The teenage reader is exposed to the health and fitness perspective of African dance, African regional differences, dance meanings, and history, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in his or her life. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. The "African Dance Trends" title has been developed to encourage teens to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Many San Francisco Giants fans believe there is nothing Buster Posey can't do, and they have plenty of reason. In 2010, Buster led his new team to a World Series championshipÑthe Giants' first since 1954. He and the rest of the Giants were halfway through the 2011 season when a game against the Florida Marlins left him with a broken leg. It looked like Buster could be on the injured list for a long time. The same hard work that had paved his way to the majors, though, helped him return to the field in 2012. Buster's return would mark a repeat World Series win for the GiantsÑa sweeping victory in the first four games.

Racing pigeons are also called homing pigeons because they can return home from almost anywhere. Find out what it’s like to race these pigeons, and how much care and training they need from you. Discover how long these colorful birds have been helping humans deliver messages, and find out about the pigeon war hero G.I. Joe. Do you have what it takes to become a pigeon fancier? Can you convince your parents that you do?

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.

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 science—and even engineering—to help turn a single fast-food location into an empire.

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.

Contemporary high-interest biography of Detroit Lions star football receiver Calvin Johnson will motivate early childhood age students to read. Randy's Corner biographies are up-to-date, well written, and very colorful with two-page spread photographs. Series titles include people in the news from sports, entertainment, movies, and music. Readers actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding from narrative nonfiction. Series titles has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for early childhood 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.

The United States began as a country of immigrants. For more than a century, though, descendents of those immigrants have argued over exactly who should be allowed to enter the United States and become American citizens. Federal laws controlling the number of immigrants allowed into the country—along with limits on how many can travel here for specific reasons—have been passed, and abolished. State laws designed to identify illegal immigrants have been passed, and in some cases also retracted. Today immigrants contribute to the combined cultures that have always made up our nation. Still, foreigners are blamed for taking advantage of public service programs, taking Americans' jobs, and not paying taxes. Are these allegations true? What does the future hold for immigration in the United States?

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.

Tens of thousands of Americans flew aircraft in World War II. These brave young men risked their lives by serving their country. And they were greatly admired for their courage and their piloting skills. But many white Americans did not want blacks to become pilots. Rumors claimed that blacks were less capable of learning how to fly than whites. A group of servicemen would crush those racist rumors. A project created by the United States Army Air Corps in 1941 at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) trained nearly a thousand African Americans to become fighter pilots, and many more to be ground crewmen servicing the planes the pilots flew. Called the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black group was credited with 15,500 sorties (individual missions) during the war.This book about the brave Tuskegee Airmen will help you separate the legend from the fact.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Earning money from an allowance or part-time job is a great way to start becoming more independent. But what you do with the money you earn can make a huge difference in your future independence. Saving and investing are the best ways to make sure you can do all of the things that you are dreaming about for your future. Whether you want to go to a top-rated university, buy a car, or retire while you are still young, putting money away is the way to make your wish a reality. This book explains the most common forms of savings and investmentsÑand the risks associated with each of them.

Many Major League Baseball players have inspiring success stories. Some players were discovered at a young age. Others beat great odds to become a professional athlete. A few even have careers that have lasted decades. Roy Halladay’s story is different in one important way. His career has included both success and failure. Fortunately, Roy’s failures have never kept him down for long. One of the Phillies Four Aces, Halladay is a star athlete in his own right—and an inspiration both on and off the field.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You may know her as Ugly Betty, or you may think of her as Carmen from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies. Either way, America Ferrera has become a household name. This talented young celebrity also spends time giving back. In addition to her work as an actress, she speaks up for causes she believes in and lends her time to charity. Because she leads such an exciting life, you may wonder—what’s it like to be America Ferrera? Seguro la conoces como Ugly Betty o como la Carmen de las películas Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (“Verano en vaqueros”). En todo caso, América Ferrera es una figura reconocida. Esta joven y talentosa celebridad también trabaja en favor de la comunidad. Además de su trabajo como actriz, es portavoz de causas en las que cree y presta su tiempo a obras de beneficencia. Como lleva una vida tan emocionante, seguro te preguntarás qué se siente al ser América Ferrera.

Daniel Dae Kim didn’t 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.

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.

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.

Not everyone was happy with the New York Knicks’s 12th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Many even booed at the selection of Kristaps Porzingis. But he didn’t 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.

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.

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.

Explores the habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of cheetahs.

Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin has set world records. She has also won fi ve Olympic medalsÑ four gold and one bronze. Perhaps even more amazing is that she did all of these things before she was out of high school. But MissyÕs day-today life is surprisingly normal. Her schoolwork is a top priority for her. After graduating high school, she chose to attend the University of California at Berkeley. She decided not to turn pro so she could swim on her college team. But she already has plans to compete in the next Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Imagine what she will accomplish while she is there!

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.