New Releases by Michael Teitelbaum

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.

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.

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.

"Discover how a frail and sickly child grew claws, ran wild with wolves, and became the super hero Wolverine!"--P. [4] of cover.

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.

Two little cubs and their mother emerge from a den in the spring. Follow them on their big adventure as they run and roll about on the Artic Snow.

Pablo loves playing flag football with his friends, but he isn’t quite as good as all of the other kids. He practices all of the time and his heart is really in it, but he gets intimidated and always seems to mess up during the games. When the team’s quarterback hurts his ankle during the biggest game of the season, a very nervous Pablo has to take his place. Will Pablo be able to overcome his fears?

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!

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

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.

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.

During her Earth Kingdom travels Katara, the talented Waterbender, reveals how it feels to bear the weight of being the second in command, and the one who Aang looks to for advice and strength. Will she ever find the right balance between being tough and being compassionate? When the gang wants to give up, can she lift their spirits and lead them safely through the desert? Does she have what it takes to get Aang back on the right path when he loses his way? Find out how the Avatar''s most trusted advisor stays focused, and keeps everyone on track even when all else seems hopeless.

It’s basketball season and all of the Backyard Sports kids love playing games after school. But it’s not all fun and games—a lot of the kids, like Pablo, love basketball and take it pretty seriously. Unfortunately, Ernie isn’t one of them. He’s too busy showing off funny moves and telling jokes on the court! Can Pablo convince Ernie to stop goofing off and focus on the game before Ernie’s horseplay sends them on a major losing streak?

As wandering refugee in the Earth Kingdom, Prince Zuko continues his quest to capture the Avatar, a feat that will insure his succession to the Fire Nation''s throne.

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.

Ernie keeps joking around on the basketball court while the other team members are playing seriously, but when Pablo discovers that Ernie is trying to hide the fact that he is not a very good player, Pablo stops being angry and tries to help.

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.

As wandering refugee in the Earth Kingdom, Prince Zuko continues his quest to capture the Avatar, a feat that will insure his succession to the Fire Nation''s throne.

Sokka, a skilled fighter and planner, helps the Avatar and his sister Katara move safely through the Earth Kingdom by dealing with badger-moles, an evil Fire Nation princess, and an Earth King who refuses to acknowledge the war.

I''m Toph. After my father found out that I''d been competing in Earthbending tournaments, he put me under constant surveillance! So I left home. Now I''m traveling through the Earth Kingdom with Aang - he''s the Avatar - and his friends Katara and Sokka, on Aang''s sky bison, Appa. I''m teaching Earthbending to Aang, and man, do I have my work cut out for me! Even though we''ve had our differences, it''s kind of nice knowing these guys will always have my back and point me in the right direction when I can''t feel which way to go.

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.

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.

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.

"Includes collectible 3-D Booklet and Glasses"--P. 1 of cover.

I''m Aang -- and this is the tale of my journey through the Earth Kingdom. I traveled there with my friends Katara and Sokka to find an Earthbending teacher. I''m not sure why, but we ran into trouble almost everywhere we went. We got chased by Prince Zuko''s sister, Azula, and got caught in a sinking library. Did I mention that Appa got kidnapped by Sandbenders? There were definitely some scary moments...but I can''t complain about getting stuck in the Cave of Two Lovers with Katara! All in a day''s work for the Avatar, right?

This book contains eight stories showing what happens when you''re in the drivers seat of different Tonka trucks.

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

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

Examines what humvees do, who drives them and the many different tasks they do.