Best Selling Books by Carmen Bredeson

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Unveils the unique influences of Sousa, Ellington and eight other composers whose musical creations have become some of the most memorable music in history.

Introduces the state of Florida and its diverse geographical features, interesting sights, agricultural crops, wildlife, and cities.

Discusses the roles of several NASA spacecrafts which carried out probes during explorations of the planets.

A close-up look at monarch butterflies, including their wings, antennae, eyes, proboscis, and claws. Color photographs show the stages of the life cycle: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly.

This book details the highlights of astronaut Gus Grissom''s career and spaceflights. Grissom made history as the second American to travel into space. After two successful flights, Grissom and two fellow astronauts died in a simulated launch of Apollo 1. Up until the Challenger explosion, this was NASA''s worst disaster.

Describes the events surrounding the explosion of the Challenger shuttle in 1986, the investigation of this disaster, and the seven astronauts who died.

This book tells the story of Armstrong''s life, with details of his training and courageous flights into space. It includes a description of Armstrong''s love of flying and how, at the age of fourteen, he worked in a local drugstore for forty cents an hour to pay for flying lessons. Because of his skill as a pilot and astronaut, Neil Armstrong helped the United States become the leaders in space travel.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

Profiles the lives, accomplishments, and contributions of ten recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.

The rain would not stop. The waters kept rising. Would the levees hold? Would the Mississippi and Missouri rivers overflow their banks? As nine states in the Midwest experienced floods, thousands of people lost their homes. Some lost their lives. This book describes the courage and the heartbreak of people who faced the deadly deluge.

Traces the life of the Texas businessman who ran for president as an independent candidate in 1992.

Meet cute baby animals that live in the ocean.

Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.

Describes the discovery, exploration, atmosphere, geography, and moons Neptune.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, and exploration of the planet Pluto.

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Describes the physical characteristics of tide pools and the organisms that inhabit them.

Chronicles the discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, in 1901, focusing on the gusher, speculators, quick fortunes, and population explosion which led to the broader significance of oil as a new energy source.

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals in a variety of biomes"--Provided by publisher.

For use in schools and libraries only. St. Patrick''s Day is the day to celebrate Ireland and Irish heritage. Readers learn the history of this holiday and how it is celebrated by having parades, wearing green, and even eating green food.

Describes some of the different animals that migrate, why they move, and discusses the many obstacles they face during the journey.

An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about rocks using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.