Most Popular Books by Ann Malaspina

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.

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

These stories of Black trailblazers, communities, and experiences will inspire kids of all backgrounds. This uplifting collection of eight stories introduces readers to barrier-breaking artists and athletes, as well as Black culture and traditions. This collection includes e-book editions of Fearless Mary, Gordon Parks, Ice Breaker, More than Just a Game, Song in a Rainstorm, Sugar Hill, Tiara''s Hat Parade, and Touch the Sky.

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.

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.

A look at some of the customs people around the world have for lost teeth.

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.

Introducing: Zeke the Weather Geek! With a weather station in his yard and a weather journal in his pocket, it’s no wonder Zeke Abramovich is called Zeke the Weather Geek. What he really wants, though, is to be a Weather Warrior, which will only happen if he wins the Winter Photo Contest. But so far, none of his photo ideas have panned out. And to top it all off, his Saint Bernard birthday surprise is actually a lizard. Zeke’s Mood Meter is at negative 100 degrees. But a blizzard is coming! Zeke’s sure to get his winning photo now, right? The forecast is clear: Zeke’s about to be every kid’s favorite weather geek!

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.

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.

Looks at the history of the anti-communist zeal and resulting controversial official practices of the late nineteen forties and early nineteen fifties epitomized by Senator Joseph R. McCarthy.

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.

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.

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.

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

More wild and wacky weather is in the forecast in the latest installment of this STEAM-centered series. While Zeke and his friends are happy the temperature is rising, 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! Zeke’s favorite meteorologist, Freeze Jones, has invited Zeke to join the Weather Watchers, and Zeke’s hoping 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? Everybody’s favorite geek makes science look fun (because it is!).

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.

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.

Born Araminta Ross, Harriet Tubman was a former slave who became an abolitionist and a spy for the Union army during the Civil War. Tubman is most famous for rescuing more than 70 runaway slaves by using a network of safe houses owned by other abolitionists known as the Underground Railroad. She had escaped a harsh life in Maryland, where she worked first as a child nurse and then a field hand. After escaping to Philadelphia at the age of 29, Tubman immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. She faced great danger as she was hunted by the law, but her uncanny ability to find food and shelter during these hazardous missions meant she never lost any of her charges. Later, Tubman worked as a nurse, scout, cook, and spy for the Union army and continued to fight for the rights of women everywhere.

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.

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.

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

This book presents information on the history, land, people, economy, and government of New Jersey.

Victor is training for a race, but he doesn''t know his friend Vivian is also training to run in the race! While studying for their test on verbs, Vivian and Victor use several verbs to describe the upcoming race, and soon Victor guesses Vivian''s secret! Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage of verbs; action and being verbs; past, present, and future tense; progressive tense; irregular verbs; main verbs; and helping verbs. Writing activity in the back reinforces text concepts. Glossary and additional resources.

Nathan and Nicole visit to the Statue of Liberty. Nicole takes along her notebook and writes poems using all kinds of nouns. Nathan uses his camera to snap pictures of all the nouns he can see. But their teacher, Miss Gomez, has a mystery for them: how can you take a photo of a noun you can’t see? Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage; common and proper nouns; possessive nouns; compound nouns; plural and collective nouns; irregular nouns; and concrete and abstract nouns. Glossary and additional resources.

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.

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.

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.

Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese Revolution, rescued China from years of corrupt rule, foreign domination, and civil war. Through Mao''s tactics of guerilla warfare and peasant support, China became a Communist nation in 1949. Mao unified China under a central government, yet the legacy of his achievements -- and mistakes -- still lingers. By isolating China for over two decades, Mao let it lag behind the progress made in other countries. In The Chinese Revolution and Mao Zedong in World History, author Ann Malaspina relates the history of the Chinese Communist party and the People''s Republic of China during the time of Mao Zedong. Key events include the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Mao''s helping China emerge from isolation by reaching out to the United States. Book jacket.

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.

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.

Traces India''s struggle to gain independence, highlighting the life and leadership of Mohandas Gandhi whose tactics of nonviolent protest have become a goal of resistance movements worldwide.

Discusses issues relating to children''s rights such as equal access to education, health care, rights in schools, and the juvenile justice system.

Discusses saving the American wilderness, including preservation and conservation, environmental activism, recreation in the wilderness, and the future of wilderness management.

Examines traits and characteristics of the jaguar, including its behavior, both in the wild and domestically, within the United States. Also discusses current efforts to prevent its extinction.

Discusses the koala, how humans have affected their habitat and the measures being taken to keep them from becoming extinct.