Most Popular Books by Matt Doeden

Describes the U.S. Army and explains how it works to protect and defend our country.

Discribes the different aspects of top fuel dragsters including their design, how they drive and looking at dragsters racing.

Describes the function of the Navy, its vehicles, personnel, and weapons.

"Explains the game of football, including the game''s goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest."--

Lots of kids want to know more about hockey, one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fan-friendly introduction to the sport will help them skate to goal for a look at what makes this sport so exciting. Readers will learn about the positions, rules, and much more.

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about hydropower.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! When basketball fans hear the words Final Four, they probably think of the buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and bracket-busters that have thrilled people for years. However, you don''t need to be a die-hard fan to know that the NCAA men''s basketball tournament is one of the most popular sports events in the United States. By the time the tournament of 64 teams has been whittled down to the Final Four, excitement reaches a fever pitch. From the first intercollegiate basketball game played in 1895 all the way to the thrills and drama of the most recent Final Four, read about the shocking moments and stunning upsets that give March Madness its name.

Discusses the history, financial aspects, and risks of space exploration.

Considered one of the best golf players in the world, Tiger Woods has had a spectacular career to date—and he’s only getting started. A golf prodigy, he began playing when he was 9 months old, and went pro in 1996 when he was just 20 years old. In the years since, Woods has won countless tournaments. Among the victories is the coveted Masters. At an early age, Woods created a name and a permanent place for himself among the pros, and in golfing history.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from coal, oil, and natural gas? How do workers collect these fossil fuels? And what effects do these fuels have on the environment? Read this book to find out all about coal, oil, and natural gas.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Baseball has long been dubbed America''s national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans'' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!

Earth is a strange and wondrous place. Discover incredible facts about the planet''s saltiest seas, tallest mountains, largest organisms, and more in this fun book! Beautiful photographs provides context and take readers on adventures around the globe.

"This book explores the Manhattan Project through the eyes of ordinary people as well as military personnel and others."--

Tells the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter''s mill, and how it changed California. Written in graphic-novel format.

USA TODAY, The Nation''s No. 1 Newspaper, perfectly captures the way fans feel about Adele and her music: "Adele doesn''t just sing; she changes your life, makes you feel like you''re not alone, almost like she wrote and sang each song for you and you only." When she was only 19 years old, Adele released her first single, "Hometown Glory." Two years, two albums, and a lot of heartbreak later, she swept the 54th Grammy Awards, winning all six categories for which she was nominated. In her short career, Adele has overcome a terrifying obstacle: a throat condition that many fans worried meant she would never sing again. This insightful biography follows the rise of Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, a girl from north London, into the megastar Adele, a skilled singer-songwriter who proves that "sublime talent and compelling songs can still draw the masses."

"This book tells the story of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy through the accounts of those in the military as well as civilians who witnessed the invasion and its aftermath."--Provided by publisher.

The story of the 1836 battle of the Alamo told in comics format.

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life and career of actor and musician Will Smith.

With over 500 languages and the highest population in Africa, Nigeria has become one of the most diverse countries in the world. Visitors can find ancient cities, beautiful nature preserves, lively celebrations, and delicious foods. Follow the rich history of Nigeria and see how it became a leading economic power. Through engaging maps and images, explore 100,000 years of Nigeria''s history and culture.

Excited fans line city streets and crowd grandstands as sports cars roar across the circuit. From short races, where every second is critical, to grueling 24-hour endurance races, drivers push their cars to the limit, and excitement hangs in the air with the smell of gas and burning rubber. Fans love to see a finely tuned Porsche or Ferrari hug the pavement as it takes a turn at top speed. In this book, you will discover: how the sport began in Le Mans, France; how the sport evolved into two main classes of racing sports cars - Grand Touring cars and prototypes; and where you can find the greatest race tracks in the world.

Presents the life of professional soccer athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, and discusses his success being a fashion icon.

Discusses snowmobiles, their main features, and how they are raced.

On snowboarder Shaun White''s first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people called a "victory lap," Shaun set an even higher score to destroy the competition. But Shaun is more than a two-time Olympic snowboarding champion. He''s also a world-class skateboarder. As the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games, Shaun is the biggest star in two sports. Learn more about his high-flying skills and unique personality.

Learn about monster trucks, their history and the competitions.

Describes the events of the Hindenburg airship disaster. Written in graphic-novel format.

You''ve heard it all a million times before.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the cyclist who won the Tour de France seven times after his life-and-death struggle with cancer.

As USA TODAY, the Nation''s No. 1 Newspaper, noted, Lady Gaga is an "Overnight sensation who went from a Yonkers [New York] lounge act to, well, a fame monster." The meteoric rise of Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, to the top of the pop charts surprised some. But Gaga spent years working, waiting, and honing her craft in the underground New York music scene, until her singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" launched her to international fame in 2008. She has developed such a large and loyal fan base that in 2011, Forbes magazine ranked her as No. 1 on their annual Celebrity 100 list of top moneymakers. An outspoken and avid supporter of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) rights, Gaga values inclusiveness: "To me there is nothing more powerful than one song that you can put on in a room anywhere in the world and somebody gets up and dances." From her sudden rise to the top to her musical integrity and social activism, Lady Gaga has the world under her control. And her orders? Just dance!

Win by a nose. Pulling your leg. Turn a blind eye. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when noses, legs, and eyes have nothing to do with whatever they''re discussing! That''s because these sayings are idioms—phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don''t let idioms give you a chip on your shoulder! Let''s explore a variety of idioms related to body parts and figure out what people really mean when they use them.

With large colorful photographs and a vibrant, magazine-style design, these titles introduce the history of each car type and show today''s latest innovations, covering everything reluctant readers want to know about the fast-paced world of cars.

A taste of your own medicine. Rub salt in the wound. Warts and all. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when you don''t have to take any medicine and you don''t have any wounds or warts! That''s because these sentences are idioms—phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don''t let idioms be your Achilles'' heel. Let''s explore a variety of idioms related to health and medicine and figure out what people really mean when they use them.

Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL’s number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants’ quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he’s a champion quarterback in his own right.

A biography of Samuel Adams in graphic novel format.

Chronicles the life and baseball career of center fielder Willie Mays.

Discusses the importance and benefits of physical fitness, including the physical fitness cycle, how to eat right, different components of fitness, assessing fitness, and exercise.

Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African country of Central African Republic.

In 2015, when Ohio State took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University played the first-ever college football game, no one predicted the national spectacle that a college football championship game would become. Author Matt Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to the most recent playoffs to determine the best college team in the nation. Along the way, discover some of the most incredible moments, games, blunders, and statistics in the history of college football championships.

Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with twenty-six letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Greeks lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Experience the Queen Mary as you''ve never seen her before„up close and personal! YOU CHOOSE the path you take through the decks of this haunted ship. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.