New Releases by Gloria D. Miklowitz

Known as the Great Escape Artist, Harry Houdini became famous around the world for his daring magical acts. This extraordinary man led an extraordinary life, earning respect from generations of magicians. This biography traces Houdini''s development from his Hungarian Jewish roots (as Ehrich Weisz) through his increasingly complex exhibitions, and his personal and spiritual beliefs.

The Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist was an important figure in our country''s heritage. Chavez''s organization of unions and use of peaceful protests helped create better working conditions, better wages, and better lives for laborers.

The 18 high-interest leveled readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve success. This series is a great way to improve the reading skills of reluctant readers and those reading below grade level. Each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or challenging words. Motivate and inspire students with great nonfiction books.

A biography of the Nobel Prize-winning civil rights leader who sought nonviolent means to end racial discrimination.

Netta and her family have relocated temporarily from Israel to Los Angeles, and when her seventeen-year-old brother mysteriously disappears, she becomes convinced that he has been abducted by Palestinian terrorists.

A biography of the popular child actress who grew up to have many interesting careers as an adult, including that of businesswoman, author, and diplomat.

The 18 high-interest leveled readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve success. This series is a great way to improve the reading skills of reluctant readers and those reading below grade level. Each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or challenging words. Motivate and inspire students with great nonfiction books.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of Amelia Earhart.

The 18 high-interest leveled readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve success. This series is a great way to improve the reading skills of reluctant readers and those reading below grade level. Each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or challenging words. Motivate and inspire students with great nonfiction books.

The twelve high-interest readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve greatness and success. These books are also great for reluctant readers and those reading below grade level -- each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or difficult words.

The twelve high-interest readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve greatness and success. These books are also great for reluctant readers and those reading below grade level -- each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or difficult words.

The 18 high-interest leveled readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve success. This series is a great way to improve the reading skills of reluctant readers and those reading below grade level. Each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or challenging words. Motivate and inspire students with great nonfiction books.

A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as an interpreter, nurse, and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The twelve high-interest readers in this series feature the lives of prominient figures who have overcome adversity to achieve greatness and success. These books are also great for reluctant readers and those reading below grade level -- each title contains a table of contents and glossary of unfamiliar or difficult words.

In Spain in 1492, fourteen-year-old Maria, a Catholic orphan, becomes a servant to a wealthy family of Conversos, converted Jews, at a time when the Jews are being expelled from the country and when the Inquisition is diligently searching for religious heretics.

In the year 72 C.E., after a four-year war between Rome and Judea, only one fortress remains to be taken: Masada, high above the Dead Sea in what is now Israel. Two years later, the commander of the famous Roman Tenth Legion, Flavius Silva, marches toward Masada to capture or kill the 960 Jewish zealots who hold it. In this eloquent and powerful novel, we meet 17-year-old Simon ben Eleazar, son of the Jewish leader of Masada. Apprenticed too Masada s only physician, Simon learns to help victims of the enemy s onslaught as he struggles with his love for Deborah, the intended of his best friend, and with the painful decision he must ultimately make.

While visiting his father for the summer, fourteen-year-old Kyle finds himself gradually becoming enmeshed in a militia''s plot to wage war on the federal government.

Fifteen-year-old Alexandra finds that her boyfriend Cliff demands all her time, isolates her by his jealousy, and finally becomes physically abusive.

When Brian comes to live with Tim Anderson and his family, Tim can''t help but notice his cousin''s bizarre behavior and can''t get the awful thought out of his mind "Cousin Brian couldn''t have killed his own parents...could he?"

David, Paula, and Carver, enlisting in the Army for their own private reasons, share the gruelling experience of trying to survive basic training.

Powerful storytelling engages the senses, and today, there are more accessible digital tools available for telling multimedia stories than ever before. The Digital Reportere(tm)s Notebook teaches practical digital storytelling techniques that journalists can put into practice right away, using the technology they already have in their pockets. Mark Blaine demonstrates how to gather information and organize it into a successful multimedia story without losing sight of the essentials of good journalism. These forty brief chapters provide a versatile toolkit for multimedia journalists, including activities and exercises to build a strong foundation in digital storytelling. Readers will also want to try the interactive app, which includes videos and animations that bring the concepts and ideas in the book to life. Topics include: Lighting & Framing Collecting Sound Scene Setting & Relevant Detail Interview Techniques Story Structure File Management The Digital Reportere(tm)s Notebook is ideal for online journalism courses and introductory reporting courses using a convergence approach.

When Paul agrees to help a classmate campaign for president of the student body on a law and order platform, he is drawn into increasingly violent vigilante activities, supposedly defending the school, which worry him and cause him to question the integrity of the presidential candidate.

Her three-year-old sister''s changing behavior unleashes many long-suppressed disturbing memories from Adrienne''s own days at a highly-respected local preschool.

When her mother wins several million dollars in the lottery, sixteen-year-old Danielle and her family soon find that instant wealth can cause as many problems as it seems to solve.