New Releases by Mark Dubowski

DK Readers now have a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!

Relates the bedtime activities of a little bug in a big house.

A dog named Robot pokes his nose into a hole in the ground. What is down there? Four boys have come with the dog to find out.

Learn about the fastest cars in the world.

With one thunderous cracking sound across the sky, Chuck Yeager achieved his goal of reaching ultimate speed. Manning the pilot''s seat of the supercharged X-1 in 1947, Yeager broke the sound barrier and soared higher than any pilot before him. Superfast Planes is the story of Yeager and other champions of the air who design and build planes to go faster and higher. Thrill-seeking readers will meet the great men and women of aviation, learn the history of manned flight, and discover the mechanics and engineering of the world''s fastest planes. Full-color photographs, a labeled diagram, and compelling narratives of real pilots in action guarantee to capture students'' attention.

Hang on, it''s going to be a bumpy ride! Meet Sam Wheeler, a motorcycle champion, who first started riding the powered two-wheel machine when he was just 13 years old. About 49 years later, he went on to break the motorcycle speed record by going over 334 miles an hour. Superfast Motorcycles tells the story of Wheeler and other racing champions who build high-octane bikes to achieve ultimate speed. Thrill-seeking readers will learn the history of motorcycle racing, discover the mechanics of the fastest bikes, and travel to the world''s fastest motorcycle races. Full-color photographs, a labeled diagram, and a compelling action narrative are guaranteed to capture students'' attention.

Hold on tight for high-speed adventure on water! Meet Ken Warby, the reigning champion of watercraft speed since 1979. Warby, and others like him, build one-of-a-kind boats for one reason-ultimate speed. Superfast Boats takes readers on a journey around the world to experience the greatest races on water, including the America''s Cup. Full-color photographs, a diagram, and a compelling action-packed narrative will capture every student''s attention!

Meet Sam Wheeler, motorcycle champion. Wheeler first started riding the powered two-wheel machine when he was 13 years old. About 49 years later, he went on to break the motorcycle speed record by going over 334 miles an hour. Superfast Motorcycles tells the story of Wheeler and other racing champions who build high-octane bikes to achieve ultimate speed. Thrill-seeking readers will learn the history of motorcycle racing, discover the mechanics of the fastest bikes, and travel to the world''s fastest motorcycle races.

They called him "Big Daddy." Don Garlits was the champion of the racetrack. He broke one speed record after another-until disaster struck when his car exploded at the starting line. Undeterred, Garlits soon began designing better, safer, and faster cars. Thrill-seeking readers will meet the great men and women of drag racing, explore the history of this dangerous sport, and learn about the engineering of the world''s fastest dragsters.

"Includes 5 great stories!"--Cover

An introduction to the life and career of Seabiscuit, the race horse who set sixteen track records and won more prize money than any other horse. All Aboard Reading Series: Station Stop 3.

Otto competes in a street hockey game with Lars, who has a new and expensive hockey stick.

When Eliza is lost in the African rain forest, she comes across two friendly wildlife researchers. At least that''s what she thinks until she discovers a missing cheetah cub held captive in their trailer! When Eliza confronts the two, she finds herself in a situation that might force her to confess her secret gift of gab. Will Eliza lose her power to talk to animals?

Recounts several popular beliefs and the scientific reasons why they are not true.

Eliza and her family are in the lush jungles of Sumatra to film a documentary on the endangered orangutans when they run into poachers.

Recounts the story of Clyde Tombaugh and how he discovered the hidden planet we now call Pluto.

Join the Thornberry family as they help lead a flock of endangered, pen-raised whooping cranes north for the spring.

Little Roy lives on a ranch. He can rope like a cowboy, and round up strays like a cowboy. But will he ever learn to "ride" a two-wheeler that is? This is a funny and very easy-to-read "yarn" for any young reader who dreams of the Wild West.

Phil gets jealous when Lil is chosen to star in a music video. When Angelica hears about Phil''s idea to replace Lil in the video, she sees her ticket to stardom. In this hilarious story about sibling rivalry, readers can find out if Lil, Phil, or Angelica will be the next rock star. B&W illustrations.

Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop Fearless Leader as he, along with Natasha and Boris, enters the real world and attempts to achieve world domination through Really Bad Television, Fearless Leader''s global cable television network.

Describes the discovery by Alpine hikers near the Austrian-Italian border of the frozen body of a man who, after careful examination, was found to be more than 5,000 years old.

Chuckie makes his first wish on a shooting star and then worries that his wish will really come true.

After a near miss with a car, Allen is having a split personality problem--literally! There''s suddenly two Allens: an alien one and a human. But he''s about to discover that two halves don''t necessarily make a whole!

After a suspicious accident occurs at the circus, Shelby is determined to find out who''s been clowning around.

Contains simple words, rebus pictures, and flash cards that make learning to read easy and fun.

Alex finds a shipwreck''s treasure and some modern day pirates!