Most Popular Books by Tamra Orr

This book relays the factual details of the BP oil spill through three different perspectives. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of an online investigator, California student, and Louisiana shrimper. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives while gathering and analyzing information about a modern event. Content focuses on point-of-view and encourages readers to understand how background and experience can lead to differing views.

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.

Hannah’s school is facing a budgeting dilemma: The school board wants to hire a new art teacher, but they don’t know where they’ll get the money. Learn with Hannah and her classmates why balancing what you earn (income) and what you spend (expenses) is an important lesson at any age. Figure out your average income and outgo, then decide what you need to do when they don’t balance the way you want them to. Find out how to budget for those big items you have been wanting. Best of all, you may just discover that you have a lot more money than you ever thought you did!

Mrs. Clarkson's students are curious: Why does everyone keep talking about the economy? Why is it constantly in the newspaper and on the news? Parents talk about it at the dinner table, and families are dealing with money changes of all kinds. Learn with Mrs. Clarkson's students what economy actually means. Find out about the law of supply and demand—whether in the marketplace or in school. Discover how the economy follows a cycle and how to recognize each phase. Best of all, you may find out how the economy affects your daily life and how you can handle whatever happens next.

How do the advances in science, technology, and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa impact the larger global community? This book takes a close look at the past and present technology that has developed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how it ties into the area's natural resources and factors of production. Informative graphic organizers, fact-filled text, and vivid photographs will help readers develop a strong understanding of the global influence of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Afghanistan is in many of today’s news headlines. Stories of the ongoing battles fill the newspaper and news stations, but what is the country like beyond these headlines? In this book, you will find out about the beauty of Afghanistan and the hopes and traditions of its people. From playing a game in which the goal is to grab a goat to flying kites that carry a secret weapon, this country is full of surprises. Discover the gems that lie below the surface of the land and the celebrations that make the Afghan people happy. You will see Afghanistan with entirely new eyes!

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

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.

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Whether he’s playing the brave Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter films or the dark Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, Robert Pattinson has caught the eye of countless movie fans. From the time he was very young, Pattinson had a way of charming people. His first job was modeling—at the age of twelve! After his role as Cedric Diggory, Pattinson used his acting talents to become a war veteran, an artist, and a vampire. Meanwhile, he has pursued his talents on the piano and guitar—abilities he’s been honing since before he was five years old. Besides playing in a band with fellow actors, he performs songs in some of his movies. In this book, you will find out how Pattinson got started in acting, the toughest parts of some of his roles—and what he has planned for his future.

Have you ever looked at photographs of the pyramids and wondered about the people who created them? How did they live from day to day? Why was the Nile River so important to their survival? What role did all of their gods and goddesses play in the way they led their lives? Meet Kebi—young Egyptian girl who works hard to help her family, while she says her prayers to the god Habi and watches to see if the Nile waters are rising as they should. Too little means possible starvation and drought. Too much means lost homes and floods. It is a fascinating life—and one just waiting to be explored.