New Releases by Greg Roza

Photographs and simple text describe the behavior, habitat, and physical characteristics of black bears.

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

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.

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Describes the lives and fates of several midwestern mound-building Native American tribes.

Shows how the intricate geometric designs created by the Dutch graphic artist are related to mathematics.

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.

Rosen Brain Builders Geometry is a time-saving resource filled with instructional ideas and activities. Focusing on skills that are mandated by national standards, the diverse activities reinforce material in which children have received classroom instruction. Pre-assessment activities serve as a placement test. Over fifty diverse activities accommodate different learning styles and reflect formats that students will encounter on tests. Age-appropriate nonfiction text delivers content correlated to kindergarten curricula. Each skill is covered in a dedicated section, with teaching tips, reproducible activities, and a post-assessment page. Skill definitions, clear directions, and examples allow students to work independently. Rosen Brain Builders Geometry titles are available in grades K, 1, and 3. (Look for upcoming grade 2.) Book jacket.

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.

This book tells the exciting story of the evolution of carriers, such as the USS Enterprise, and how these u0093floating airportsu0094 proved that they were key to winning a war far away from home. Students will learn about specific areas on a carrier, including the flight deck and air wing, the control tower, and the lower decks. They will even learn how supercarriers are constructed.

The fundamentals of skyscraper construction are presented in this compelling story about some of the worldu0092s tallest buildings, including New Yorku0092s Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blueprints, foundations, skeletons, tube frames, and curtain walls are just some of the architectural concepts described in this engaging book.

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

Explores the geology, biology, and history of a large group of islands off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, where some very unusual animals and land formations exist.

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Discusses the Earth, what it''s made of, and what surrounds it.

Simple text and photos demonstrate the sound of FL.

This book teaches facts while incorporating the fundamentals of phonemic patterns and usage.

Titanium''s reputation as a strong metal is well earned. Surprisingly, it''s also very light, which makes it an essential component of many planes and jets. This book is an accessible entry into the world of metals and their qualities. Readers will learn what defines a metal and what makes titanium stand out as a rare and precious metal. Including many interesting photographs, information boxes, and even a graphic organizer highlighting titanium''s many features, this volume is an important addition to any science library.