New Releases by Elizabeth Raum

Crafted to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series focuses on turning points in U.S. history. Readers will explore the causes leading up to major events, then examine their immediate and lasting effects on people and places.

Discusses the creation of the Declaration of Independence and its significance in United States history.

Real-life stories of young people helping others in need.

Anchors aweigh! World War II is raging in the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. You''re at sea, fighting for your country as a sailor. Will you: Serve in the German Navy and attempt to survive the sinking of the Bismarck? Storm Experience the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as a U.S. Marine? Omaha Beach in an American Navy landing craft on D-Day?

Haiti offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Delve into fascinating time periods! This series allows readers to explore different times and places in history from different perspectives. The narrative format, suspenseful action, and path navigation keep readers reading

You''re a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You''re in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you''re unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family in mortal danger? Experience the life or death dilemmas that face storm chasers. YOU CHOOSE what you''ll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and culture of the country of North Korea.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of South Korea.

Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas from future hurricanes.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of Costa Rica.

This book follows the development of transportation through the centuries, from ancient times to today.

Surviving Tornadoes will look at children who experienced tornadoes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Surviving Floods will look at children who experienced floods around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Presents basic information about what AIDS and HIV infections are, how they are spread, how people deal with having them, and what it is like to be the friend of someone with HIV/AIDS.

This book follows the development of homes through the centuries, from ancient times to today.

Introduces readers to ADHD, how it affects people, and what can be done to be a good friend to someone living with ADHD.

This book follows the development of transportation through the centuries, from ancient times to today.

Profiles the Aztecs, their history, culture, and what contributions they made to modern society.

An educational and entertaining look at what life was like in Colonial America. From moldy food and dirt covered clothes to poisonous pests and extreme weather, American colonists did not have the easiest lives. Items that we take for granted like deodorant and soap were no where to be found. A great way to get kids interested in history and appreciative of our lives today.

From ancient times to today humans have searched for methods to make their work easier. Learn about the developments and historical context of different tools and machinery that have helped make people more productive and enabled them to enjoy more leisure time.

The varied titles in this series build into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains easy-to-follow activities. Each book is packed with high-interest facts and fascinating photographs.

This book explores what the Vikings gave us: clinker ships, althings, and more.

"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the people and events involved in the orphan trains. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a New York City newsboy, a child trying to keep his siblings together, and a child sent west on the baby trains"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.

The varied titles in this new series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With these books, the arts are brought to life!

Discusses the importance of poetry in modern music, its historical significance, and different styles of poetry, and suggests writing and speaking activities.

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.