Best Selling Books by Gloria D. Miklowitz

Introduces some of Hollywood''s best known stunt people, and tells how stunts are prepared and performed.

Released from the rehabilitation camp, a black, eighteen-year-old former addict takes a job on a wild animal ranch in an attempt to prove to himself that he has really kicked the habit.

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 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.

After escaping from a devastating forest fire, Raccoon finds a new home.

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

Popular high school senior Alex has ARC, an AIDS-related complex as a result of blood transfusions received after a car accident. When his secret leaks out, the swimming team shuns him, he''s suspended from school and the papers exploit the controversy.

A biography of the "common man" from Missouri who became the thirty-third President of the United States.

Carrie''s joy at being assigned to work with Matt Baldwin on the school paper is spoiled by her parents'' decision to separate.

A biography of the winner of 11 United States Tennis Association titles whose debut at Wimbledon made her the youngest player ever to compete in that tournament.

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.

When David''s pet squirrel becomes stuck in his tuba, there is danger that the parade starting at noon may be "tubaless."

Relates the business successes of ten young people, most of whom are self-employed and several of whom are millionaires.

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

A collection of riddles such as "What did the umpire say at the pancake house? Batter up."

Taken from the jungle and sold as a pet, a young alligator is one of a few who find their way to the zoo and eventually back to the jungle.

Gina Brown returns to Plainville High School after a year''s absence and attempts to become part of a new group of friends by dating Brian Moorehead.

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.

When the bears escape from the zoo, there is only one way to get them back again--feed them marshmallows and ice cream.

A biography of a three-time world champion roller skater who began skating at the age of two and competing at six.

Victoria Brown, a teenager in trouble with the police for being a runaway, is sent to Lavender Lane Cottage, a private home for girls.

Text and photographs describe the career of Steve Cauthen, youngest jockey ever to win the Triple Crown.