Most Popular Books by Joanne Mattern

"A brief introduction to water spiders, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Incredible stories of 100 extraordinary American immigrants, for kids 8 and up This easy-to-read biography collection includes: 100 one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible individuals changed the course of history! Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! From Alexander Graham Bell to Albert Einstein, Mary Pickford to Alfred Hitchcock, Hannah Arendt to Madeleine Albright and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history who made America their home. Organized chronologically, 100 Immigrants Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role immigrants have always played in America and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have guided the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.

What’s better than baking a yummy pizza? Using math skills while you cook! Young readers will explore concepts such as measuring, adding, dividing, and counting in this cooking adventure.

A basic field guide format introduces 13 nocturnal animals. Includes color illustrations and range maps.

Audie Murphy was a dirt-poor Texas farm boy without a future. He spent much of his childhood working at low-paying jobs and hunting to keep his family from starving. Audie''s future looked bleak--until the United States entered World War II. Audie lied about his age to join the army, and soon this baby-faced soldier was fighting in Europe. Audie became a fearless leader and the most decorated combat soldier in American history. His war experiences became a popular book and movie, and Audie went on to a career as a Hollywood star. However, the story of America''s most honored soldier is not what it seems to be. Audie may have been a hero, but his war experiences affected his life long after the shooting stopped. Find out the fact and fiction about this war hero and movie star and learn the true story of Audie Murphy.

"What to expect from a trip on an airplane."--

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of boa constrictors.

If there were Animal Olympics, some animals would be gold medal winners! Which animal could compete in synchronized swimming? Which animal would win gold in the marathon?

A biography of the teacher, inventor, and computer pioneer who worked with the world''s first computers.

A basic field guide format introduces the planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, and the Moon. Includes color photographs and solar system illustrations.

"What to expect from a trip on a subway."--

No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South''s most important battle victory.

The Great Smoky Mountains can be found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike through some of the most famous trails to learn about the national park''s rich history and wilderness.

Discusses what sedimentary rocks are and explains how they are formed.

With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a city bus. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.

Biography of the English princess who died tragically yet remains a pop culture icon.

Sally Ride: Astronaut profiles the life and career of the first U.S. woman in space. On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride made history as the first U.S. woman to take part in a space mission. Although Ride had always displayed a knack for science

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the bighorn sheep. Includes photo diagram.

Discusses the life of Sandro Botticelli and describes his unique style of art.

"A brief introduction to wolf spiders, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

An overview of the past and present lives of the Shawnee Indians, including their history, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion, and government.

The Rocky Mountains are in the western part of North America. Trek the trails to learn more about the famous places in this amazing national park!

Includes science vocabulary, fun facts, and trivia about each type of animal.

Kylie Jenner was born into a famous family, but she has taken the fashion world by storm all on her own! As the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Jenner has lived her life in the spotlight and been featured on countless TV shows, fashion magazines, and social media outlets. But the real Kylie is a private person who loves her family and has worked hard to create an empire that has made her one of the richest women in the world. Learn Kylie’s amazing story and the secrets to her success in this engaging biography of a young star.

Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and turtle crossing guards in the U.S., to toad tunnels in the UK, and bucket brigades for frogs and toads in France.

Discusses the life of Andy Warhol and describes his unique style of art.

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let’s investigate seventeen statements about Earth, weather, and the environment and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether all deserts are hot! Discover whether it’s true that a ring around the Moon means rain or snow is on the way! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

"Describes the life and death of Queen Christina Vasa of Sweden"--Provided by publisher.

People count on good citizens to make America a great country. In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will learn what they can do to be good citizens, what leaders do to help citizens, and what rules good citizens follow. The appealing images, supportive text, and helpful table of contents, glossary, and index work together to keep readers informed and engaged from cover to cover.

"Presents the athletic biography of Albert Pujols, including his career as a high school, college, and professional baseball player"--Provided by publisher.

Nicki Minaj was a little girl with big dreams. As a child she wanted to be a soap opera star in order to buy her mother a beautiful house far away from the violence and drugs that plagued their neighborhood. Instead, Minaj began creating music. After years of struggle, Minaj began to get noticed by some of the brightest stars in hip-hop and soon an amazing career was born. Minaj combined her love of music, fashion, and business to build a fascinating career and prove to everyone that girls can succeed in anything if they just try hard enough. This book features quotes, photos, and information to bring Nicki Minaj and her incredible story to life.

"Presents the athletic biography of Derek Jeter, including his career as a high school and professional baseball player"--Provided by publisher.

An overview of the past and present lives of the Shoshone people, including their history, Sacajawea, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion and government.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of football, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.

Provides information about stegosaurus such as how it used its spiked tail as a weapon and how the plates on its back helped to keep it warm.

Discusses the history, development, habits and care of Birman cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.

"Presents the athletic biography of LeBron James, including his career as a high school and professional basketball player"--Provided by publisher.

Animals rely on their sense of hearing to locate predators, find food, and sense danger. This book explores a variety of animal ears and describes how they work and how they help animals hear. From the super-sharp hearing of an owl to grasshoppers that hear through their legs, this book is full of fascinating facts that capture the reader''s attention while providing scientific information and offering an opportunity to compare animal hearing to the readers'' own. Photographs, diagrams, and maps add to the learning and make this book even more appealing for young learners.