Best Selling Books by Tamra Orr

Erosion changes Earth's natural features. It breaks down materials and can help make something new. Discover why erosion is an important part of nature!

Social Networking in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores social networking platforms and apps, like Facebook and Twitter, through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Explains the history of manga and the training needed to break into the manga business.

New Jersey is ... a gem. Rich in beauty and rich in history, the Garden State has proven itself special through the years. This state is a place of extremes, including the largest seaport in the United States and the most diners. It draws people from all over the world to live and to visit. In fact, New Jersey is the most densely populated American state, averaging thirteen times more people per square mile than the national average. These people have brought with them their cultures, their talents, and their dreams. They have shaped the way of life in New Jersey just as they have shaped the soil, and they have made New Jersey the great state it is today. Book jacket.

Known to jazz lovers around the world as the Prince of Darkness, Miles Davis lived a roller–coaster life of highs and lows. In this book you will get the chance to meet the musician up close. You can follow his lows of grappling with the power of drug and alcohol addiction and racial prejudice to his highs of achieving world fame and appreciation, plus becoming a husband, father, and grandfather. Meet the man who created some of the most popular jazz music ever played, and find out how his career led him to become an enduring jazz legend.

From conquering a difficult natural environment to fighting in political power struggles, the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa have met every obstacle with determination. Comprised of 46 countries, this region is also diverse and bountiful with vibrant cultures. This book features fact-filled text that explores and explains this area's cultures. Full-color photographs spotlight the clothes, art, celebrations, and traditions that make Sub-Saharan Africa such a splendid and enduring place.

Chile is unlike any other country on the planet. It’s the world’s longest, narrowest country—and it has climates from freezing to desert to tropical and everything in between. The animals that live there also vary greatly, from Andean condors to pink flamingos, hummingbirds, and penguins. Find out what it’s like to live in a country where the scenery, wildlife, and weather differ so dramatically from one place to the next. Follow Chileans in their daily lives, and find out how they celebrate holidays. Make a delicious bowl of quinoa soup—and a project that brings the soothing sound of rain whenever you want it. All of this and more wait for you in Chile—so come and explore!

Sharing Economy in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores the sharing economy through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Celebrates the diversity of life through the exploration of cultures around the world.

Washington, D.C., 1963: Two brothers travel all day to hear Martin Luther King Jr. speak. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Qatar. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Apollo was a god who seemed to be skilled at everything except love. He was the god of music and light, as well as a teacher of medicine. He told of the future and even transformed himself into a dolphin. As the son of the powerful Zeus, and a twin to the goddess Artemis, Apollo spent much of his time chasing the things he wanted. The one thing that always seemed to get away, however, was the woman he loved. One woman was turned into a tree just as he reached her, while another was murdered at his command for falling in love with another. Apollo played an important part in the Trojan War. A series of sports competitions, known as the Pythian Games, was held every four years to honor him.