New Releases by Lisa Trumbauer

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of a butterfly.

Who was Abraham Lincoln? What was the Confederate States of America? When did the Civil War end? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Civil War.

What did America look like long ago? Where did the first Americans live? Who sailed to America in 1492? This book will help you discover what life was like during the time of the first Americans.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a nation of nations. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new Immigration to the United States set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book''s narrative highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group. In an engaging, informative manner, each volume describes what members of a particular group found when they arrived in the United States as well as where they settled. Historical information and background on the various communities present life as it was lived at the time they arrived. The books then trace the group''s history and current status in the United States. Each volume includes photographs and illustrations such as passports and other artifacts of immigration, as well as quotes from original source materials. Box features highlight special topics or people, and each book is rounded out with a glossary, timeline, further reading list, and index.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a nation of nations. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new Immigration to the United States set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book''s narrative highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group. In an engaging, informative manner, each volume describes what members of a particular group found when they arrived in the United States as well as where they settled. Historical information and background on the various communities present life as it was lived at the time they arrived. The books then trace the group''s history and current status in the United States. Each volume includes photographs and illustrations such as passports and other artifacts of immigration, as well as quotes from original source materials. Box features highlight special topics or people, and each book is rounded out with a glossary, timeline, further reading list, and index.

In 1836, 15-year-old Cal and his mother ride across the Texas countryside. Suddenly, they spot thousands of Mexican soldiers approaching on the horizon. Cal knows they mean trouble, so he steers the wagon to the safest place around -- the Alamo! Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and other soldiers are there, waiting for a fight. But can their small group hold off an entire army? It''ll be a battle they''ll never forget.

Cover subtitle: A whole year of curriculum-based exercises and activities in one fun book.

Who was Pocahontas? Why was it hard to live in Jamestown? How did the Native Americans help the colonists? This book will help you discover what life was like during the time when Europeans started coming to America.

Who was George Washington? What was the Boston Massacre? When did the United States win its independence? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Revolutionary War.

This title discusses topics such as properties of materials, elements and compounds, and the existence of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Explains such concepts as layers of the Earth, types of rock, heat and pressure.

Looks at the three types of germs, bacteria, viruses, and protists, that can cause illness in the body and describes how the immune system, made up of skin, white blood cells, and antibodies, overcomes infection and promotes good health.

Introduces the concept of microbiology, using examples from around the house, such as bacteria, mildew, and mold.

Text and pictures present the different forms water can take including rain, snow, ice, hail, dew, steam, and fog.

Describes the physical features of the National parks, and provides information on some of the plant and animal species that can be found there.

"Simple text and photos present the concept that objects can be grouped in different ways to equal ten"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce corn and its importance as a food.

This book describes mammals, such as bears, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and hippos.

"Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the poodle breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the golden retriever breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the dachshund breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the cycle of seasons in the Sonoran Desert.

This book describes how orange juice is made.

Photographs and simple text present common insects.

Examines stone and the many different ways it has been used.

Examines counting with animals.

This book introduces the Amazon rain forest, presenting information on its trees, plants, and animals.