Most Popular Books by Michael Teitelbaum

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

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.

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

In this hilarious parody of a children’s classic, and a follow-up to its highly successful cousin, The Very Hungry Zombie, The Very Thirsty Vampire presents a charming little fellow with a very specific kind of thirst. As he drinks his way through a variety of bartenders, baristas, wine stewards, soda jerks, and other venders of fine beverages who try to quench his thirst, he pines for something of more substance, finally finding it in a blood bank, where hopeful nurses think he’s there to make a deposit, but the clever reader knows he’s only there to make a very sizeable withdrawal! With vivid, playful art and amusing text, The Very Thirsty Vampire will appeal to picture-book lovers of all ages. Adults will catch its slightly demented humor. Older kids who grew up on classic board books will love the fun of the parody. And all who appreciate the undead will adore this dashing bloodthirsty gentleman with a wicked sense of humor.

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.

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.

"Offers a collection of photographs, most of them featuring animals, with humorous captions and room for the reader to add new punch lines"--Amazon.com

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.

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.

Examines what it is like to live underwater and work on these high tech military machines.

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.

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).

Jacob and Rich were excited about the chance to explore the old, abandoned ghost town. But they’d barely begun to walk the town’s streets when they heard a strange voice whisper, “Get out.” It was a warning they should have listened to, especially before they went into the dark, abandoned gold mine.

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.

DIV The world''s population has grown by five billion people over the past century, an astounding 300 percent increase. Yet it is actually the decline in family size and population growth that is the issue attracting greatest concern in many countries. This eye-opening book looks at demographic trends in Europe, North America, and Asia—areas that now have low fertility rates—and argues that there is an essential yet often neglected political dimension to a full assessment of these trends. Political decisions that promote or discourage marriage and childbearing, facilitate or discourage contraception and abortion, and stimulate or restrain immigration all have played significant roles in recent trends. /div

Original publication and copyright date: 2007.

A history of Texas from the arrival of Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century to the admission of Texas into the United States in 1845.

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?

Find out about Venus and Mars by journeying on NASA''s newest spacecraft to investigate the planets using rockets, robots, and rovers.

Nina had just missed her one chance to be on the hottest TV talent show around—Singing Superstar! But then fate intervened and provided another stage for her to show off her talent, a stage far from the TV cameras. Some say that fame comes at a price. Nina was about to find out just how high that price can be!

The reader as coach calls the plays in this baseball game and then flips pages to see the outcome.

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

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.

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?

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?

Billy, Kate, and Gizmo get rid of all the evil gremlins except their leader, Stripe.

Ariel is a curious young mermaid. She likes to explore sunken ships, swim up to the surface, and learn all she can about the world above the sea. Children ages 2-5 will love finding out what happens when this Disney Princess falls in love with a human in the full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Disney The Little Mermaid!

When the terrible Catsacks destroy their village, the Mousekewitz family is forced to leave their home in Russia for a new life in America.

A young boy imagines all the things he could do if he operated a crane.

Big foot! Yeti! Does this creature exist? High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!Formidable footprints found! Something enormous is out there. It s too big to be human. It must be a...

Not even half a century ago America was segregated, when everything depended on the color of one''s skin. Access to schools, restaurants, parks, buses or even water fountains was segregated. And born into this segregated world was Martin Luther King Jr. The son of a black preacher, King was taught from a young age that he was equal. He deserved the same rights and freedoms as anyone. He dreams of a nation where people are not judged by the color of their skin but by their character. And he believed that dream could one day become reality. Armed with one the nonviolent teachings of Ghandi and a staunch belief that all men and women were created equal, Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. Through a series of peaceful protests and marches, King captured the attention of the world... and changed the lives of millions of Americans forever.

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

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