New Releases by Tom Robinson

This title gives readers a balanced look at the evolution of news reporting and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn the history of journalism and the effects of modern Internet news on the newspaper industry. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the man who created the online shopping site "Amazon.com," and describes the success of the store.

Presents more than fifty science experiments to help readers unlock the mysteries of science and "magic," including how to create invisible ink, how to make a person stay seated with just using your pinky finger, and how to seal a punctured balloon with a penny.Presents more than fifty science experiments to help readers unlock the mysteries of science and "magic," including how to create invisible ink, how to make a person stay seated with just using your pinky finger, and how to seal a punctured balloon with a penny.

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama''s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama''s family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.

"A biography of American NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the debate over media ownership, includes the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument.

This book examines the issue of sportsmanship in youth athletics and its surrounding arguments. Sportsmanship in Youth Athletics familiarizes readers with ethics involving sports, rules and regulations, and the roles of the youth athlete, the parent, and the coach. Methods to make improvements in order to promote sportsmanship in youth athletics are also explained. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

This book examines the issue of performance-enhancing drugs and its surrounding arguments. Performance-Enhancing Drugs familiarizes readers with the history of these drugs, the motivators for using them, and their side effects. Some of the biggest scandals involving performance-enhancing drugs are included, and ways to combat use of these drugs are also addressed. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

"Readers will find out how to dribble, pass, shoot, and defend like their favorite sports stars"--Provided by publisher.

Growing up on a Caribbean island, Andruw Jones dreamed of someday playing Major League Baseball. However, most believed that was just a dream. Scouts paid little attention to his home country of Curacao. But Jones would change that with talent and skills that could not be ignored. At 19, he became one of the youngest men to ever play for the Atlanta Braves. Through the years, he has proven he is a star his team can depend on. Book jacket.

"A biography of NASCAR sports star Mark Martin"--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of English soccer player David Beckham"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and career of the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing not only his athletic success, but also his charitable work outside of the sports world.

Profiles the presidents of the United States from 1870 to 1900.

A look at the life of the baseball star and his philanthropy.

Meet the basketball superstar who is also a great role model.

Major General J.E.B. Stuart performed in a militarily effective manner at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Many pine-covered islands rise above the vast marshlands of Chesapeake Bay''s Eastern Shore. This is the story of one of them and its people who struggle to make a living from the surrounding waters. Tommy Elliott''s father owns a shucking house fifty miles up the Nanticoke River and buys oysters from the Tilghman Seafood Company, who has a near monopoly on the middle bay''s seafood industry that made fortunes for many in the early 1940''s. Events cause Tommy''s father to have a buy-boat built, the Sarah Ann, in partnership with Captain Ira West, a lifelong employee of the Tilghman Company. With it they buy oysters from independendent waterman to the company''s increasing displeasure. Tommy works for Captain West on the Sarah Ann during his vacations from high school and becomes involved in life on the island and the dispute between the company and the independent watermen. Greed and evil fill a winter night of violent storms on the bay when strong men lose their lives and others survive through the heroic deeds of a determined few.

Science has never been so easy--or so much fun! With The Everything Kids'' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons--from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You''ll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? You won''t want to wait for a rainy day or your school''s science fair to test these cool experiments for yourself!