New Releases by Ann Malaspina

More wild and wacky weather is in the forecast in the latest installment of this STEAM-centered series. Zeke and his friends have "spring fever" and are excited about the temperature rising, but Zeke''s Mood Meter starts to wobble when he notices cracks in the river ice. If the ice melts too quickly, it could turn into a flood! When Zeke''s favorite meteorologist, Freeze Jones, invites him to join his crew of Weather Watchers, Zeke hopes that will give him the inside scoop on the flood watch. Meanwhile, everyone at school is too focused on the spring play to worry about the potential spring flood. Can Zeke keep his teacher happy while still being an ace Weather Watcher? This is the second book in an early chapter book series starring the lovable Zeke and a diverse cast of his friends and schoolmates. Page-turning adventure is paired with loads of information on the science of weather, both within the story and in informational spreads tucked between chapters. Topics covered include the spring weather cycle, wind jet streams, types of floods, ice jams, flood safety and climate change''s influence on flooding. There''s also a glossary of weather words and instructions for building a rain gauge at the back of the book. Playful illustrations add humor to the story and help explain the scientific concepts. This is a terrific resource for Earth science classes.

Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! It''s 1942. Sam''s class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don''t want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is Japanese American. When Keiko''s family is forced to move to a camp for Japanese Americans, can Sam find a way to demonstrate his friendship?

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What''s so great about New York? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Empire State! Explore New York''s busy Big Apple, beautiful waterways, and rich history. The New York by Map feature shows where you''ll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in New York.

Nelson Mandela''s fight to end apartheid in South Africa is a riveting story of hardship, courage, and triumph. One of the great moral leaders of modern history, Mandela never gave up his struggle against racial oppression. Through Mandela''s own words, primary documents, photographs, and engaging text, readers will learn about his early life in a small village, the stirrings of his political consciousness, his twenty-seven years of imprisonment for defying apartheid, and the events leading to his election as the first black president of South Africa. The book also explores Mandela''s legacy of justice, equality, and dignity, which has inspired people to action around the globe.

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

Provides instructions for creating crafts to celebrate Saint Patrick''s Day.

Through first-person accounts, informational text, and photos, students will learn about Chairman Maou0092s theories, military strategies, and political policies known as Maoism, which forever changed the culture of China and communication between the East and the West.

Highlighting Mahatma Gandhiu0092s key ideals and details of his life through source documents, photos, and informative text, this book will help students understand the revolutionary ideas that Gandhi portrayed. They will learn how he helped free India from British rule through nonviolence and shaped the behaviors of politicians and activists for generations to come.

Everyone knows that smoking is an expensive habit. Cigarettes, after all, cost money. But as readers will learn from Burning Money: The Cost of Smoking, buying cigarettes and other smoking materials is only part of the costs associated with smoking.

Introduces young children to bones and the skeletal system, discussing the different parts of bones, various types of bones, what happens when bones break, and what actions people can take to help keep their bones healthy.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

African American slaves in the old South dream of escape from their hardships by flying away.

Lazy Rabbit schemes to steal hardworking Guinea Fowl''s farm and produce. Initially he is successful, even convincing the village chief. But Rabbit has a comeuppance in short order.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the the ex-slave who risked her own life and freedom to save hundreds of others through the Underground Railroad.

A simple look at how New Year is celebrated in some places around the world.

Presents the history of the Boston Tea Party, looking at the factors that caused the revolt, how tea became a symbol of British injustice, and the effects of the rebellion.

Top 10 on the 2013 Amelia Bloomer list A nonfiction story about suffragist Susan B. Anthony''s first trip to the ballot box. On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony made history--and broke the law--when she voted in the US presidential election, a privilege that had been reserved for men. She was arrested, tried, and found guilty: "The greatest outrage History every witnessed," she wrote in her journal. It wasn''t until 1920 that women were granted the right to vote, but the civil rights victory would not have been possible without Susan B. Anthony''s leadership and passion to stand up for what was right.

CCBC Choices 2013 2014-2015 Children''s Crown Award 2013-2014 Macy''s Multicultural Collection of Children''s Literature 2015 Louisiana Readers'' Choice Master List A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Amelia Bloomer list 2013 IRA-CBC Children''s Choices Best Children''s Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bare feet shouldn''t fly. Long legs shouldn''t spin. Braids shouldn''t flap in the wind. ''Sit on the porch and be a lady,'' Papa scolded Alice. In Alice''s Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.

In the fall of 1775, General George Washington was struggling to find a way to fight the British so that the colonies could be free from England. Phillis Wheatley, and African American poet who herself had struggled to gain freedom, decided to write Washington a poem of encouragement. Ann Malaspina''s inspiring story shows the life and times of these two brave people who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.

A young Bangladeshi girl who helps support her family by working in a brickyard finds a way to make her dream of going to school and learning to read a reality.

When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was passed by Congress, the flight to freedom for runaway slaves became even more dangerous. Even the free cities of Boston and Philadelphia were no longer safe, and abolitionists who despised slavery had to turn in fugitives. But the Underground Railroad, a secret and loosely organized network of people and safe houses that led slaves to freedom, only grew stronger. Since the late 1700s, blacks and whites had banded together to aid runaways like Maryland slave Frederick Douglass, who disguised himself as a sailor to board a train to New York. Virginia slave Henry Brown packed himself in a box to get to Philadelphia. The minister John Rankin, who hung a lantern to guide runaways to his house by the Ohio River, endured beatings for speaking against slavery. Quaker storeowner Thomas Garrett was put on trial for helping fugitives in Delaware. Meanwhile, the nation marched on toward Civil War. At its height, between 1810 and 1850, these secret routes and safe houses were used by an estimated 30,000 people escaping enslavement. In The Underground Railroad: The Journey to Freedom, read how this secret system worked in the days leading up to the Civil War and the pivotal role it played in the abolitionist movement.

A small slice of land wedged on the edge of Asia, Lebanon sits precariously on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. To the west lies Europe, the seat of Christianity and Western culture; to the east lies the Arab world, the heart of Islam. An Arab nation with a government led by Christians since the late 1940s, Lebanon''s place on the world map has allowed it to bridge the two worlds, but often at a stiff price. After years of civil war that began in 1976, Lebanon had started to rebuild. Very briefly, the country enjoyed a golden moment of peace, but tensions kept simmering. In 2006, eight Israeli soldiers were killed by Hezbollah, Lebanon''s Shiite militia, and in 2007, several political leaders were assassinated during this country''s fledgling attempts to achieve stability in a region dominated by turmoil.

Chopin made the piano a solo instrument and gave it an entirely new expression. In this beautifully written account of Chopinu0092s life, students learn the ideas behind the composeru0092s art, the social, historical, and cultural events that influenced him and his work, and Chopinu0092s pivotal role in musical history.

Provides information about the causes of tsunamis and the destruction they cause, features accounts of some of history''s most devastating tsunamis, including the 2004 event in Indonesia, and discusses efforts to develop effective preparedness.

Both the women''s suffrage and civil rights movements laid the groundwork for some of the groups featured in this book, who were often less visible than women and African Americans. It presents an examination of these nascent yet influential groups, whose rise in visibility has mirrored the changes occurring within the fabric of American society.

Maps, documents, and artwork are used to introduce the history of Connecticut to the time of the American Revolution.

Who are the Iroquois? These American Indians built their longhouses throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. Governed by the Great Law of Peace, the Iroquois have a long tradition of friendship among their Six Nations. They celebrate life through their sacred ceremonies, art, and even sports like lacrosse. In The Iroquois: A Proud People, author Ann Malaspina explores the life of the Iroquois, both yesterday and today, from their heroes and their distinctive art to their hope for future generations. Book jacket.