New Releases by Ellen Weiss

A Parent''s Choice Recommended Book Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Everyone in the family has a cold - except Peter. Who will sniff out the funny smells? By default, Peter becomes the family nose - until he, too, catches a cold. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Sense of Smell)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Four newborn kittens are creating havoc at Anna''s house. How can she convince her Dad to let her keep them? Will a "kitten castle" be the answer? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Geometry/3D shapes)

Highlights how Mother Teresa demonstrated kindness during her life.

Best friends Eliza, Lisa, Molly and Abby are passionate for all things furry, four-legged or feathered. They are THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD. Their mission? To fight for the rights of all animals great and small. . . When Lisa decides to take care of a cheeky two-year-old chimp called Gumbo, she has no idea he''ll be such a handful! He swings from the lampshades, climbs up the curtains, speaks in sign laguage. . . Yes! He really does! And it''s up to THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD to find him a very special home.

A charming set of twins make the most of their imaginations in this board book companion to Bathtime for Twins. Hooray! We love to play! What will we do today? The twins are ready for some fun! Laugh along as these cheerful siblings make some noise, read about rocket ships, seesaw, and more before they wave good-bye to the sun as it sets and head for home. Pitch-perfect rhyming text from author Ellen Weiss and soft, engaging images from bestselling illustrator Sam Williams showcase the twins’ appealing personalities and capture all the joy of playtime!

Bathtime fun, times two! An adorable duo heads for the tub in this board book companion to Playtime for Twins. Splashy, sploshy, splish. We are little fish! A delightful set of twins show what a blast bathtime can be in this playful board book. Expect grins and giggles from little ones as these funny siblings splash, have tea, play peek-a-boo, and more, until it’s time to say “good night.” Bubbly, rhyming text from Ellen Weiss and soft, charming illustrations by Sam Williams bring this playful story to life.

Pepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there''s a problem— a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn''t care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk''s mountaintop lair to confront him. But there''s no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk''s next bowl of smelly soup!

In this humorous board book, a parent’s little monster can do no wrong. Mama always loves her Little Monster, even when he is being quite the monster. A lullaby for every mother with nerves of steel, this sweet, funny read-aloud gem sings to the joys of a rambunctious child with a mind of his own.

"Ellen Weiss breaks important new ground in her remarkable monograph on Robert R. Taylor. This volume is by far the most detailed account we have of an African American architect. Weiss vividly conveys the immense challenges faced by black architects and professionals of every kind, especially during the rise of Jim Crow. Along the way we get myriad insights on architectural education, architect-client relationships, and the development of a major institution of higher learning."--- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University "Architectural historian Ellen Weiss''s book provides a wealth of little-known factual information about Taylor and a scholarly historical analysis of his many contributions in architectural education and professional practice. A must-read for anyone with an interest in architecture and a certain reference for every architecture student."--- Richard Dozier, Dean, Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture & Construction Science, Tuskegee University "Robert R. Taylor''s place in history as the first academically-trained African American architect has been well known, but an authoritative assessment of his contribution to American architectural and planning practice has remained elusive until now. Weiss deftly interweaves the story of the Tuskegee campus with an examination of Taylor''s pedagogy and the plight of black architects in the early twentieth century."--- Gary Van Zante, Curator of Architecture and Design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Learn new words and learn to read with this narrated ebook! When all the kids jump in the pool, Tim is scared. He tries, but the water is cold! With the encouragement of his friend Dan, Tim jumps in and learns to swim! He discovers that swimming is not only fun, but that he is good at it! This story demonstrates what can happen when kids are willing to try something new. Includes a note to parents with tips on how to encourage reading and on how to help children learn to read. Also included is a list of words to "point and read" to help young readers learn new words. As each word is read by a narrator, words are highlighted on the screen. Sounds effects are also included.

What do you do when you have a disagreement with your best friend? Anna and Sonya are best friends and love to play together, but after they have a disagreement about how to play, Anna says she never wants to play with Sonya again. Anna tried to play dolls by herself, but her doll''s best friend is at Sonya''s house. Anna goes to the park by herself, but it''s not all that fun with out someone to see-saw with. When Anna sees Sonya riding her bike alone, she asks her if she wants to jump rope together. After playing together again, Anna realizes it''s more fun to play together than to stay mad. Great for sparking conversations about friendship and conflict resolution. Includes a note to parents with tips on how to encourage reading and on how to help your child learn to read. Also included is a list of words to "point and read" to help young readers learn new words. As each word is read by a narrator words are highlighted on the screen. Sounds effects are also included.

Porky is messy. . . morning, noon, and night. Bess is perfect in every way imaginable—from her well-appointed cupboard to the figure eights she skates at the local pond. But somehow these two unlikely friends complement one another like tea and toast. So when Porky finds himself in a pickle—he can’t finish writing his poem and the secret ingredient from his favorite recipe is missing—who is there to lend a hand? Bess, of course! The everyday adventures of these two very different friends will delight newly independent readers who are ready for some funny, episodic storytelling.

"How can I know if I''m really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she''s going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You''ve been through diagnosis and treatment; now you''re ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future. You''ll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You''ll find out what to do if you''ve got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You''ll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they''re brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you''ll find in-depth information on these subjects too. You''re a survivor, and you''ve got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you''re going through, will help you celebrate your second chance at living beyond breast cancer.

Sweet, rhyming text from Weiss and charming illustrations from Williams bring Little Monster to life in this sweet and humorous story about the special bond between parents and their own "little monsters." Full color.

Build young readers'' vocabulary knowledge with these exciting, new nonfiction readers! This series introduces young, inquisitive readers to a broad range of science and social studies topics while building and strengthening their content-area vocabulary.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a pit grows into a peach tree.

Introduces the concepts of addition, subtraction, and number recognition using objects found in the backyard.

Life cycles are a fascinating and integral part of every science curriculum. These titles are a great introduction to the wonder of how things grow. Beautiful, full-colour photographs and illustrations demonstrate the step-by-step process of a variety of plant growths, supported with an introduction to basic botany terms.

Based on the action-adventure movie, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey, with an eight page color insert of scenes from the movie.

Danny and Walter are brothers who don''t get along. When they discover a magical game that sends their house into outer space, they have to learn to work together to battle the evil Zorgons.

Get a whiff of this! A secret, coded message leads the ClueFinders - Joni, Owen, Santiago, and Leslie, aided by their trusty computer, LapTrap - to the buggiest, sneeziest, smelliest island on Earth. Joni''s Uncle Horace has vanished there. Can the ClueFinders solve Microsneezia''s major mystery and save Uncle Horace?

This completely kid-friendly adventure features a duck, oblivious to the dangers around him, whose day is filled with near-misses until he slips on a banana peel straight into his bed for the night. Full color.

Rhyming text follows a set of sleepy twins as they get into their PJs, brush their teeth, and are tucked into bed.

Babar and the children go for a walk in the country, enjoying the wonders of springtime. Isabelle notices that an egg has escaped from its nest. The mother bird, Babar, and everyone else give chase to the runaway egg. Full color.

Der Roman zum Weihnachtsfilm 2004 mit Tom Hanks handelt von einem Jungen der am Heiligen Abend eine Reise an den Nordpol macht.

These new beginning readers, starring an adorable set of twins, feature simple, easy text paired with charming art that make these books ideal for reading alone or for reading aloud. Full color.

Pre-Level 1: Recognizing Words " Word repetition " Familiar words and phrases " Simple sentences Read along as the twins spend a fun-filled day at the park!

''Twas the night before Christmas and up at the Pole, the workshop was just about out of control! This adventurous romp chronicles one elf''s Christmas, and how she learns to revel in the company of her friends. Go along for the ride as the elves laugh, sing, dance, and get silly ''til the candles burn down!