New Releases by Dan Elish

An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, It''s My State helps young readers identify what is common to and unique about individual states across America. Of special interest is the liberal use of the real words of actual state residents -- both famous and ordinary, historical and contemporary. Fully illustrated with captioned photographs and easy-to-read icons, each book in the series provides a broad overview of the state in question, from a concise geography and detailed history to a discussion of its government and economy. Also provided are abundant key facts, figures, people and dates; information about plants and animals as well as products and resources; a calendar of events; an historical timeline; and much more.Beginning with California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Texas, It''s My State will prove invaluable to young researchers writing their first state reports.

Thirteen-year-old Matt is so envious of his best friend Keith that he wishes things would go badly for him, and when Keith''s fortune changes while at the same time Matt finds his first true girlfriend, Matt is overcome with guilt.

Focuses on the events surrounding James Meredith''s efforts to be allowed to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962.

A biography of the African American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women''s suffrage.

Describes the efforts to build the first railroad to link the eastern and western United States and the obstacles that had to be overcome in the process.

Fourth-grader Jason, the only member of his Little League team who can talk with animals, improves his team''s chances to win the championship with the help of an elderly polar bear named Whitney.