Best Selling Books by Ann Gaines

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the seventh president of the United States.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.

Traces the adventures of James Cook and his crew through their several voyages on the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the unique cultures of the native peoples of the South Pacific.

Describes the life and career of author Gary Paulsen.

Describes life in this branch of the armed forces, including training, job opportunities, and high-tech equipment.

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the fifth president of the United States as he led the nation through the "Era of Good Feelings."

Young readers will learn the story of James Madison, from his early childhood years to his becoming one of the most important Presidents in US history.

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the eleventh president of the United States.

From our nation''s founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students and will help foster pride, patriotism, and in-depth knowledge of American history.

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the twenty-second and twenty-fourth president of the United States.

From our nation''s founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students and will help foster pride, patriotism, and in-depth knowledge of American history.

Traces the childhood, education, employment, political career, and presidency of Richard M. Nixon.

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the ninth president of the United States.

Traces the childhood, education, employment, and political career of this president.

Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the eighteenth president of the United States.

From our nation''s founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students and will help foster pride, patriotism, and in-depth knowledge of American history.

Get the facts behind how this inventor made his dreams into reality.

Examines the life and works of famous American children''s author and illustrator, Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote under the pen name of Dr. Seuss. Also covers the various honors and awards he received, such as the Pulitzer Prize in 1984.

Discusses the history and philosophy of incarceration and examines conditions in American prisons and such related issues as prison reform, riots, prisoners'' rights, and more.

Describes the life and career of author Christopher Paul Curtis.

Chronicles the lives of Mary Pickford, Lucille Ball, Katherine Hepburn, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, and Jodie Foster.

Features the early childhood, education, careers, and accomplishments of Vicente Fox the president of Mexico.

A brief biography of the black explorer and seaman who, together with Robert E. Peary, discovered the North Pole in 1909.

Learn how private investigators and bounty hunters track down criminals for reward in this riveting title.

Biografia del imgeniero e industrialista cuyos metodos inovativos aseguraron el exito de su compania en producier automoviles economicos.

Details the life of Robert Weinberg and his involvement in research into the genetic causes of cancer.

From Indianapolis to Daytona, classic racetracks produce great finishes. Some are too close to call, like the tightest NASCAR finishes in history. Others, like the vehicle that went faster than the speed of sound, are too quick to see.

Describes exploration of the planet Mars, with an emphasis on the Pathfinder and Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, what they found, and future missions.

Joanne Kathleen Rowling (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling) had always wanted to be a writer. In fact, she never knew what else she wanted to do with her life. She wandered from job to job before she thought up Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was ecstatic when Bloomsbury Press offered to publish her book for a few thousand dollars. But the success of the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone, took everyone by surprise. Since then she has gone on to publish six more books in the series and they have all been made into major motion pictures. Faced with almost overnight fame and fortune, Jo (as she likes to be called ) still stays grounded. She readily admits that the most important thing to her is spending time with her husband and raising their children. Interest Level: Grades 4-8 Reading Level: Grades 4-5 32 Pages 6" X 9" Full-color laminated covers Side-sewn, reinforced library binding Full-color photos throughout Chronology Further reading Works consulted Discography or Filmography as applicable.

This is a biography of the teacher and inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.

Traces the history of apartheid in South Africa, highlighting Nelson Mandela''s pivotal role in the anti-apartheid movement.

A biography of the innovative twentieth-century designer of clothing and perfume.

Examines the life of Roald Dahl, author of more than twenty-five children''s books including The Gremlins, which was later sold to Walt Disney and became a popular movie.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of platypuses, one of three species of monotremes or egg-laying mammals.

Discusses the duties the Secret Service performs for the Treasury Department and the president and includes information on its formation and history.

This work is the eighth in the series of Critical Assessments of leading economists. It presents a selection of the critical literature commenting on the life and works of William Stanley Jevons.