New Releases by Ann Gaines

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.

-- Report-length books that present the history and mission of each military branch. -- Books offer easily accessible and timely information for book reports and military career opportunities. -- Each title includes military contacts, chapter notes, Internet addresses, a further reading list, and an index.

Recounts the development of the United States Navy, from its beginnings during the War of 1812 to the present. Also discusses how the Navy has evolved to allow both minorities and women to serve in its ranks and the implementation of more sophisticated technology, weaponry and ships.

Traces the life and work of Douglas MacArthur, the military man who ended his career as one of the most controversial generals in American history.

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

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

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

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

Traces the life of the frontier settler and Texas defender who died in the attack on the Alamo, including information on his early days and his effect on American frontier culture.

Examines the Confederacy''s role in the Civil War, the hostility between northern and southern states, and the aftermath of the war.

A brief biography of the former Mouseketeer and popular young singer, Britney Spears.

Traces the efforts of Commodore Matthew Perry to use force and diplomacy to end Japan''s traditional isolationism and to begin trade with the Asian nation.

Describes the life and times of Benedict Arnold, giving a glimpse into the man whose name became synonymous with the word "traitor".

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

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

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

This book traces the history of the Panama Canal from the early exploration of Central and South America by the Spanish, through French efforts to build a canal in Panama, to the successful United States completion of the canal in the early twentieth century. Highlighting the people involved in the planning and building of the canal, it examines the many obstacles that had to be overcome, geography, politics, disease, before the canal could be finished. It also discusses the tensions that have existed among local Panamanians protesting the Unites States presence in the Canal Zone, as well as the possible ramifications of the transfer of the canal back to Panama.

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

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

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.

Chronicles the life of the famous television star and her struggles to overcome many obstacles, including alleged child abuse, teen pregnancy, institutionalization, and mental instability.