New Releases by Eric Braun

Dive into an exciting new world through submarines and sonar! The world beneath our oceans’ surfaces is dark, cold, and mysterious. It’s also a critical ecosystem. Scientists use high-tech underwater vehicles and sound-based technology to see the unseen, map the unknown, and learn about new species in the deepest parts of the ocean. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will inspire curiosity about deep-sea creatures and corals. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Introduce engaging science topics to older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Memorable plays by center fielder Willie Mays, shortstop Derek Jeter, right fielder Nomar Mazara, and shortstop Ozzie Smith are featured in this scientific look at baseball.

Are you curious whether dinosaurs could be brought back from extinction? Explore the cutting-edge science of DNA and genetics. This field can help scientists learn what life on Earth looked like thousands of years ago, and it shows what adaptations helped early humans survive. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will inspire curiosity about the DNA that every organism has. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Cover advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence. "What makes you YOU?" Be Yourself, Like Yourself is a fun and friendly book that launches kids into understanding that they are important and loved, and that they can build their self-esteem and confidence by recognizing their own unique traits and strengths. People with strong self-esteem believe in themselves, are proud of themselves, and feel confident that they can do and learn hard things. Be Yourself, Like Yourself invites kids to look at what makes them who they are and dig deep to discover all the things they know, like, and do, as well as the people who care about them and are there to help them along. Helpful "stick-up" tips for dealing with meanness, strategies for being nice to yourself, and self-esteem do''s and don''ts give young readers lots of ways to boost confidence and bounce back from setbacks in order to stay strong through both good and hard times. Little Laugh & Learn® series Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!

Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn''t expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But everything changed after his father died in 1953. Carter left his life in the Navy to return to Plains, Georgia. While working on the family farm there, he got involved in local political issues, including school integration. Little did he know that his small-town activism would lead him to the White House. Carter was inaugurated as the 39th US president in 1977. As president, he helped establish the US Department of Energy and the US Department of Education, and he negotiated a landmark peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. Although his presidency ended after one term, Carter never stopped fighting for the causes he believed in. Learn about Carter’s humble beginnings, political career, and advocacy work after his presidency.

An interactive Revolutionary War adventure where the reader determines their role during the battles of Lexington and Concord.

An interactive Revolutionary War adventure where the reader determines their role during a critical time in the fight for independence.

These ducks are ready for the duck ball! This decodable book reviews phonics and phonemic awareness concepts for young readers. Students practice with high-frequency words and build reading comprehension with this fun fiction book.

All Phil wants is to eat, but everything seems to be going wrong! This decodable book covers phonics and phonemic awareness concepts for young readers. Students read high-frequency words and build reading comprehension with this fiction book.

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about this king who loves to sing! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book excites and engages young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: change, long, show, such.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 6 covers digraphs and trigraphs. Develop foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

How will Jeff get out of the well? Find out in this decodable book, which covers phonics and phonemic awareness concepts for early readers. Students practice with high-frequency words and build foundational reading skills with this fiction book!

Meet Chet and his new cat friends! This decodable book reviews phonics and phonemic awareness concepts for early readers. Students practice with high-frequency words and develop foundational reading skills with this fiction book!

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about two moths who get themselves in some sticky situations! This book offers a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages and excites young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: call, small, such, tell.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 8 covers digraphs and trigraphs. Develop foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

Make learning to read meaningful for children with this decodable fiction book about a boy named Chad who is feeling mad! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book addresses emotional skills and engages young readers while they gain practice with two high-frequency words: thing and where.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 5 covers digraphs such as ch and th. Build foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

Worst-to-first seasons, second-half reversals, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time biggest comebacks in sports history. Read about Michael Jordan''s miraculous return after retirement. Discover more about the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. And don''t forget Bethany Hamilton''s unmatched return to surfing after a shark attack! With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will be a surefire hit with sports fans, young and old.

Buzzer-beaters, walk-off homers, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest clutch moments in sports history. Discover more about Christian Laettner''s last-second shot in the 1992 NCAA men''s basketball tournament. Read about how Kerri Strug landed a near-perfect vault performance on an injured ankle, helping the U.S. gymnastics team win gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find out how the "Hail Mary" football play first got its name in a 1975 NFL game with just seconds left. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book is sure to attract sports enthusiasts, young and old.

The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You''re cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors? Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive? Will you stay with your sick friend or try to find someone to help him? With dozens of possible choices, it''s up to YOU to decide how you''ll survive one of the worst river disasters ever seen.

Are you the king or queen of the console? Do you want to be the boss some day? These tips and tricks will keep you grinding on your quest for domination in the digital world. Crack this cover to for all the gaming hacks you''ll need. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader.

"In this interactive chapter book, YOU are a reporter for a top-ranked mystery podcast, and you''re out to crack the biggest case yet: Do swamp monsters exist? To find out, you''ll investigate some of history''s greatest swamp monster mysteries, including the Lizard Man, the Australian Bunyip, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster of Louisiana. Will you catch a real-life monster or become part of the legend? It''s up to YOU! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth?"--Amazon.

Communication skills for kids that help them build stronger relationships with adults. Whatever kinds of grown-ups kids have in their lives, one thing is for sure: Life is better (and a whole lot simpler) when kids and grown-ups get along. And while grown-ups want kids to be respectful and thoughtful—toward everybody, not just grown-ups!—kids also deserve to be respected and treated thoughtfully. How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) provides practical communication skills for kids and shows them how to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and know when to seek more trusting adults. Relationships with grown-ups can be fun and fulfilling. They can lead to good times and great memories. They can make life better in all kinds of ways. (Like getting to eat French toast nachos for dinner once in a while!) How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) provides communication skills for kids that will help them build positive relationships with the adults in their lives. Laugh & Learn® Series Self-help, kid-style! Realistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series that young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages eight to thirteen can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and in general hugely boost their coping skills.

Do you want to make social media your microphone to the world? Maybe you''re a trend-setter or a social justice leader. Now is your chance to set out a path to social media domination. Face real-life choices that will help you learn about marketing, messaging, and what it takes to make it as a social media star.

Practical—and fun—tips for starting and growing friendships. Life is better with a friend. That’s true for everyone. Some kids have lots of friends. Others have a few. Either way is great! Make a Friend, Be a Friend helps young readers find ways to—you guessed it!—make friends and be a better friend. That doesn’t mean making and being friends is a snap. Even though it’s natural, it doesn’t always feel that way. The ideas in this book can help. Children learn: how to find and make friends ways to show you want to be a friend how to be a good friend what to do when times get tough A special feature, What Would You Do? A Story Starring YOU, invites readers to practice making friends and solving friendship problems. Includes a glossary of terms at the back of the book to equip and empower children with the vocabulary they need. Little Laugh & Learn Series Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!

The robust, imaginative works of J. R. R. Tolkien have sparked the imaginations of readers around the world. From World War I soldier to bestselling author, trace the life of the man behind Middle Earth.

It is the championship baseball game and the reader''s choices can mean the difference between a triumphant victory and a heartbreaking loss.

Some of the most important roles in American life have been filled by people born outside the United States. Immigrants have served in the military since the Civil War. Some immigrants have made fortunes and given them away--to create libraries, fund after-school programs, and protect citizens'' civil rights. Still others have held political office or served our nation as ambassadors or--literally--rocket scientists. Here are 25 immigrants who have served our nation in these and other important ways.

The world''s tropical rain forests are being destroyed. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this rain forest rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it is up to you to save the rain forests before they disappear forever. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?

Odd are that you are among the 75 percent of the U.S. population who use social media. Many people consider it a lifeline to staying connected to friends and staying relevant to the world. But there''s a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Delve into the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing your online life.

An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature''s dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.

A fun and funny way for kids to learn about mistakes and how to recover from them. Making a mistake can leave anyone feeling sick in the stomach or thinking that the world is going to end. Learning how to cope with mistakes—and how to stop that “ache”—can be one of the hardest parts of growing up. The latest entry in Free Spirit’s acclaimed Laugh and Learn® series takes a closer look at the mistakes kids make—honest and intentional—and offers practical advice on how to bounce back. With a healthy dose of humor, readers learn that embarrassing moments aren’t forever and a sincere apology can go a long way. Laugh & Learn® Series Realistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8–13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

"Life in the American West was difficult. Pioneers and explorers had to deal with rough terrain, extreme weather, deadly animal attacks, and many other challenges. Discover the terrifying true stories of Hugh Glass, Janette Riker, the Donner Party, and others who survived in the rugged American West."--Back cover.