Most Popular Books by MICHAEL TEITELBAUM

The influx of refugees, asylum seekers, and other international migrants is increasingly regarded not only as a major humanitarian challenge but also as a political problem and a threat to national and international security.

Best friends Dante and Reese love skateboarding and are both very good, but as a big tournament approaches they get caught up in the competition, putting their friendship at risk, until a bully''s actions remind them of what matters.

Television has been commercially available since the late 1930''s. But today''s television is very different from the TV our grandparents knew. Using a product that kids are familiar with, Television, this book introduces kids to the concept of innovation and its impact on their everyday life.

The chaotic remains of Shredder''s Foot Ninjas, the Purple Dragons, and the New York mobsters have erupted into a full-blown war for control of the New York underworld. The Turtles try to stop the fighting, but are they in over their heads? Includes an 8-page color insert.

Radio and Television explores the link between the invention of the telephone and telegraph and the advent of radio and television. Following a fascinating trail of step-by-step technological advances readers will trace the impact of radio on society as it united people through common listening experiences and ultimately made the world a smaller place. Readers will then learn about the evolution of television technology out of radio. From the early players in the broadcast industry who even then sensed the technological and economic potential benefits of radio and television, to the scientists whose imagination lighited some of the most influential industries of our time, to the latest advances in satellite and digital services and the applications they may have in years to come, this volume puts readers in touch with the past, present and future of instant communication. Book jacket.

Skiing down a snowy slope is fun and exciting. Readers will find out what they need to get started on an outdoor sport that can get them outdoors and help keep them fit for life.

Introduces the five teams that make up the National League East including their histories, famous players, and statistics.

In 1920, the first collegiate football game was broadcast on Radio. Today, many sports actually allow viewers to control which camera picture they see. How has this innovation occurred? This book uses a familiar topic, sports broadcasting, to introduce kids to the concept of innovation and its impact on their everyday life

In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid''s love, baseball, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play them better.

Tony loves being the star of his hockey team, but when his brother invites him to join a team of older players, Tony finds that he has a lot to learn about hockey, humility, and loyalty to his friends.

Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Electrician, including training and skills needed.

Mountain biking can be a fun and intense activity that pushes you to the limits. Readers will learn about how they can start their own mountain biking program and begin a lifetime of fitness.

A biography of the man elected fifth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Rock climbing can be the fun and exhilarating, and the best part is that it is an activity that also helps you stay healthy and fit. Students will learn more about how they can start climbing, the importance of good equipment, and the health benefits of rock climbing.

This novelization starring the hip, green master of disguise--video-game hero GEX--is sure to appeal to the millions of children playing Nintendo and Playstation video games.

When their usual soccer field cannot be used for the big tournament, the members of The Lightning use hard work--and teamwork--to fix up another field so that the tournament can go on.

Red Fraggle accepts a dare to explore the Cave of the Lost Fraggle, from which no fraggle has ever returned.

Presents information about very large things, including the Empire State Building, the blue whale, the Atlas moth, the Queen Mary 2, and giant sequoias.

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.

Describes famous ghosts stories and leaves it up to the reader to decide if they are real or imagined.

With the help of three good fairies, Princess Aurora grows up safe and protected from the evil Maleficent. But everything changes when she meets Prince Phillip and falls in love. Disney Princess fans ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book retelling of Disney Sleeping Beauty!

Fievel Mousekewitz is separated from his family on their journey to America. His search for them leads him through the streets of New York City and into danger and adventure.

A movie tie-in featuring Prince Zuko, based on the M. Night Shyamalan movie The Last Airbender, which hits theaters July 2010!

Profiles Steven Jones, also known as the wrestler Sting.

Discusses the history of New Hampshire up to the time of the formation of a new country.

div This incisive study explores population movements and declining fertility in China, India, Japan, and North America in the 21st century, suggesting that politics, in addition to cultural and economic concerns, must be included as a prime determining factor in these powerful global trends. /DIV

One of the four hidden scrolls about the world of Avatar that contains sacred information about the Water Tribes, including Katara discovering the Avatar in the iceberg and Aang learning from the Waterbending master in the North.

Submarines have been in use for centuries, but it wasnu0092t until the late 1800s that they were commonly used in the military. Today submarines are invaluable weapons in most navies. Through interviews with engineers and soldiers, learn how they work and what itu0092s like to live and work underwater.

Reunited with his family in New York City, a young Russian immigrant mouse recounts his arrival in America aboard a bottle and his adventures with fellow immigrants from many different countries.

Armored, weaponized, and able to navigate different terrains, the Humvee has been used by the US military since the 1970s and continues to be a standard vehicle used in military operations. Soldiers in the field tell readers what itu0092s like to operate Humvees in the field, and introduce them to the newest military vehicle, the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected).

While on a mission to transport a case of nuclear warheads, Duke and Ripcord''s Special Forces unit is ambushed by COBRA, a secret terrorist cell. Duke soon realizes his long-lost love, the Baroness (also known as Ana) headed up the ambush, but before he can do anything, General Hawk''s team of JOES shows up and sends the entire COBRA team packing. Duke and Ripcord follow the JOES back to their base, the Pit, where they are briefed on what the JOES know. Duke insists on joining the JOES to complete the warhead transport and expose COBRA''s ultimate plan to set off the warheads in four major European cities. This Level 3 Ready-to-Read story features the G.I. JOE hero, Captain Conrad "Duke" Hauser.

You call yourself the ultimate fan, but how much do you really know about the world of the Avatar? Put your knowledge to the test with Mindbenders and Brainbusters: The Ultimate Avatar Challenge, devoted entirely to the final chapter of the series, Season 3, Fire. Readers will be asked to bend minds to solve brainbusting questions, fill in the blanks, and uncover word scramble and mystery quotations. With answers included in the back of the book, you and your friends can keep score to find out which of you truly is the ULTIMATE Avatar fan!

Young Fievel Mousekewitz and his friends must figure out a way to stop the attacks of a dreaded band of cats known as The Mott Street Maulers.

A young boy describes all the work she would do if he drove a bulldozer.

When Aku, an evil spirit from the past, threatens the ancient city and its people, the Emperor sends his young son away to become a Samurai to protect them, and the clash between Aku and Samurai Jack begins.

"When a pair of mischievous children make off with Santa''s sleigh, Elvis the reindeer, with his sunglasses and personal stereo, comes to the rescue. In a chase around the world, the children learn that there''s more to the Christmas spirit than getting presents"--Page 4 of cover

Discusses how to be a good winner and a good loser and how you should play your best and accept the outcome.

Readers help Rohan and the other Mystic Knights get to the land of Tir na Nog by choosing among alternative plots.