Best Selling Books by Greg Roza

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Describes how America changed its agricultural practices as a result of the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution.

With a look at the different people vital to our community and their jobs, reader''s ask and answer the important questions: who, what, when, where, and why. Strongly correlated to the Informational Text Standards from the Common Core, readers look into the lives of welders, scientist, businessmen, and more.

All About Life Cycles

Cutting and self-injury are delicate issues many teens face and this title offers nonjudgmental guidance and information to those who cut and self injure as well as to their friends and family. Often, the problem is connected to a deeper issue that, if not addressed, can lead to problems much more serious than those that are just skin deep. Topics addressed are why people self-injure, getting help, and learning to cope, all of which are covered with Rosen’s hallmark sensitivity to such serious health-related issues.

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This biography introduces readers to the industrialist Henry Ford, from his beginnings on a prosperous farm to the revolutionary automotive inventor who changed the way we travel. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Poetess and freed slave Phillis Wheatley writes a poem celebrating General George Washington''s leadership in the American Revolution, and is invited to his camp to meet the future president.

Islands are in constant transition. This book illustrates how islands are formed, how they disappear and what they reveal about what lies beneath them.

Readers tag along with young Rose and her father as she takes her very first trip to a big city. Traveling from her small hometown by train, Rose is constantly surprised and thrilled to see new sights, such as tall skyscrapers, crowds of people, and lots of traffic. Other new experiences include a trip to a museum and an acrobatic show in the park. The adorable, colorful illustrations are sure to attract young readers and listeners alike. Readers will share Rose''s excitement during her first trip to the city.

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Provides a summary of the movie "Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man," gives a brief history of the characters involved, and describes how the movie was created and the success of horror movies in Hollywood.

Discusses Muay Thai''s history, basic techniques, and its most famous practitioners, and features step-by-step illustrations of different moves.

A boy goes grocery shopping and sees many foods while he looks for the spaghetti. Build early literacy skills, and develop oral and written language skills in emerging Spanish readers with this leveled fiction reader.

Shows the different life stages of a frog, from egg to adult.

Common thought places cicadas as tree dwellers; these odd insects actually live most of their lives underground. This book details the bizarre life cycle of the cicada, including the deposit of hundreds of eggs on a tree branch and details of a species that can live 17 years. Fascinating fact boxes provide readers with more strange information, and fun graphic organizers aid understanding. Full-color photographs enhance easy-to-understand language and science content. Many species of cuckoo lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. After the young cuckoo hatches, it may eject the other babies from the nest so it can thrive.

Even when they try to relax, the Power Coders get swept up in a coding challenge! While on the way to a local park, Tommy explains to the Power Coders that his brother, Evan, is making a robot for a "battle bot" competition. Evan may know how to build a robot, but can he create the code needed to make it work? He will after the Power Coders lend him a hand. Readers will enjoy the Power Coders'' latest coding challenge, which includes a glimpse into robotics and an introduction to Arduino microprocessors, as well as a thrilling "battle bot" finish.

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and behaviors of spiders.

Introduces Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, describing its orbit, below-freezing temperatures, and physical composition.

Uses comparisons of the planets in the solar system to practice basic mathematics.

The tundra is among the coldest places on Earth. Yet, many varieties of life exist in the ecosystem. This book explains how these adaptable forms of life coexist.

Going on vacation? From the planning stage on, this book explains ways to have a u0093greenu0094 vacation. Includes tips about things to do before leaving, such as canceling the paper and turning down the heat. Talks about environmentally friendly means of travel and things to dou0097and avoidu0097once reaching your destination. Ecotourism is also explored.

Plutonium (Pu) plays a special role in the exploration of space. It is also used to create energy in nuclear power plants. Despite these useful abilities, plutonium is known to be a highly dangerous and controversial element. It is used to make nuclear weaponry. Exposure to plutonium can make people terminally sick. Despite the dangers, more than 2,000 tons (1,800 metric tons) of the element have been created over the past seventy years. Students learn about Glenn Seaborg, Arthur Wahl, and Joseph Kennedyu0092s discovery of plutonium for the first time by bombarding uranium-238 with deuterons (a proton and a neutron) in the cyclotron. They also explore plutoniumu0092s place in the actinide series of the periodic table and its radioactivity, its allotropes, compounds, and alloys, and its nuclear applications and dangers.

Discusses how to measure the perimeters of various types of playing fields, such as football and soccer, by using addition and multiplication.

Presents insights into Miranda Cosgroves life, including her inspirations, rise to stardom, and achievements.

Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for fourteen jobs in the writing industry.

Wedges are very useful simple machines. Some wedges, such as axes and knives, help us split things apart. Others, such as nails and pins, help us keep things together. Readers discover the science behind wedges in an educational and engaging way. Accessible text is presented alongside detailed photographs, helping readers independently learn fun facts about how wedges work and the ways we use them every day. A graphic organizer and glossary enhance the reading experience, allowing readers to explore essential science concepts in a thorough and enjoyable manner.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Nevada, as well as general facts about the state.

Brief biography of early rock & roll musician Bo Diddley.

Explores the element of Zirconium and its uses.

Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction. It''s incredible to think there''s a mass in the universe with such a strong pull of gravity that not even light can escape it. But it''s not science fiction, and there isn''t just one black hole out there. Diagrams and photographs help readers explore concepts that even scientists can''t fully explain yet. This book will encourage future astrophysicists that more is going on in the night sky than meets the eye.

Introduces the achievements of Venus and Serena Williams, from their childhood and early careers in tennis to their tournament wins and their roles as competitors and sisters.

Presents general information about comets and asteroids, including what they are, what they are made of, and their relationship to the solar system.

Noah is a young boy who''s never been to a beach. Readers join Noah and his good friend Will as they spend a day in the sun and sand. Will shows Noah the best ways to have fun at the beach, and shows him how to splash in the waves and build a sandcastle. Emerging readers and young listeners alike will enjoy this amusing narrative of exploration. Gorgeous, sunny illustrations are sure to draw readers'' attention and aid in reader comprehension.

There are many colorful terms for throwing up: puke, upchuck, spew, and lose your lunch, to name just a few. The words may sound funny, but anyone who has ever been sick will tell you there’s nothing funny about throwing up! This "gross" topic will fascinate readers, teaching them the science behind vomit and what causes it. Appropriate, relatable photographs and helpful diagrams complement the scientific yet accessible text.

Stories have been a part of our lives since birth. Many parents were reading and recounting stories and tales to us before we could talk. This instructive volume explains what constitutes a work of fiction as well as why it''s written in the first place, and highlights important terminology, such as conflict. Key examples feature famous fiction authors and their work, comparing and contrasting their styles, and highlighting some of the prominent features in fiction that literature has to offer. Aspiring writers can start penning their own stories with simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step writing tips.

With this book, students will have a fun-filled journey through the changing technology of diesel and electric locomotives. They will learn about the high-speed trains of Japan, France, Germany, and the United States and will get an in-depth view of bogies, brakes, and tilting technology. Theyu0092ll even read about Chinau0092s new maglev trains, which use a magnetic field to float above their tracks, and about Japanu0092s train of the future, the Aerotrain.