Most Popular Books by Tom Robinson

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama''s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama''s family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.

This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Malcolm X?s family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A look at the life of the baseball star and his philanthropy.

"A biography of American football player Ben Roethlisberger, focusing on his philanthropic activities off the field"--Provided by publisher

Explores the life and career of the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing not only his athletic success, but also his charitable work outside of the sports world.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the man who created the online shopping site "Amazon.com," and describes the success of the store.

Science has never been so easy--or so much fun! With The Everything Kids'' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons--from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You''ll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? You won''t want to wait for a rainy day or your school''s science fair to test these cool experiments for yourself!

"Readers will find out how to dribble, pass, shoot, and defend like their favorite sports stars"--Provided by publisher.

Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the Pittsburgh Steelers, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Steelers'' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.

This book examines the issue of sportsmanship in youth athletics and its surrounding arguments. Sportsmanship in Youth Athletics familiarizes readers with ethics involving sports, rules and regulations, and the roles of the youth athlete, the parent, and the coach. Methods to make improvements in order to promote sportsmanship in youth athletics are also explained. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

"A biography of American NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick"--Provided by publisher.

Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the Philadelphia Eagles, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Eagles'' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.

Describes the history of the professional football team and includes pivotal games and seasons, prominent players, and the future of the team.

Describes the history of the professional football team and includes pivotal games and seasons, prominent players, and the future of the team.

Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the Tennessee Titans, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Titans'' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.

Game Face features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen boys learn the ethics and rules of sportsmanship. A table of contents, additional resources, a glossary, and an index are included. A Guy''s Guide is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

"A biography of NASCAR sports star Mark Martin"--Provided by publisher.

She dribbles, she drives the lane for the lay-up! Women''s basketball is emerging as one of the world''s most exciting sports. From colleges in the United States to the Olympics to professional leagues around the world, thousands of people come to cheer on their favorite team. But you don''t need thousands of fans to enjoy basketball. All you need is a ball and a basket. The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women''s sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor''s Choice

Meet the basketball superstar who is also a great role model.

Highlights the life, military accomplishments, and political career of the Arizona senator and former prisoner of war who has twice run for the presidency of the United States, once in 2000 and again in 2008.

Many pine-covered islands rise above the vast marshlands of Chesapeake Bay''s Eastern Shore. This is the story of one of them and its people who struggle to make a living from the surrounding waters. Tommy Elliott''s father owns a shucking house fifty miles up the Nanticoke River and buys oysters from the Tilghman Seafood Company, who has a near monopoly on the middle bay''s seafood industry that made fortunes for many in the early 1940''s. Events cause Tommy''s father to have a buy-boat built, the Sarah Ann, in partnership with Captain Ira West, a lifelong employee of the Tilghman Company. With it they buy oysters from independendent waterman to the company''s increasing displeasure. Tommy works for Captain West on the Sarah Ann during his vacations from high school and becomes involved in life on the island and the dispute between the company and the independent watermen. Greed and evil fill a winter night of violent storms on the bay when strong men lose their lives and others survive through the heroic deeds of a determined few.

This book examines the issue of performance-enhancing drugs and its surrounding arguments. Performance-Enhancing Drugs familiarizes readers with the history of these drugs, the motivators for using them, and their side effects. Some of the biggest scandals involving performance-enhancing drugs are included, and ways to combat use of these drugs are also addressed. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

The Longcase clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time useful antique available to the collector. This is the most detailed and copiously illustrated book yet written on the subject. This completely revised edition, with new illustratio

"A biography of English soccer player David Beckham"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Judaism, covering its History, Beliefs, Structure, and Practices. Richly illustrated with colourful photos, illustrations, maps and charts, as well as audio files and a selection of relevant ancient texts. This eBOOK provides a solid jargon-free introduction to Judaism for college-level classes or for any reader seeking a neutral presentation of Judaism by an author who has taught extensively in the field of religion for over three decades.

With The Everything® Kids’ Science Collection learning has never been so easy—or fun! Inside, you’ll find: The Everything® Kids’ Astronomy Book The Everything® Kids’ Human Body Book The Everything® Kids’ Science Experiments Book The Everything® Kids’ Weather Book You’ll have so much fun conducting experiments and completing activities, you’ll forget that you’re actually learning about science!

Growing up on a Caribbean island, Andruw Jones dreamed of someday playing Major League Baseball. However, most believed that was just a dream. Scouts paid little attention to his home country of Curacao. But Jones would change that with talent and skills that could not be ignored. At 19, he became one of the youngest men to ever play for the Atlanta Braves. Through the years, he has proven he is a star his team can depend on. Book jacket.

Examines the debate over media ownership, includes the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument.

Discover how math applies to the game of football, from the length of the field to the calculation of players'' statistics.

A simple rhyming text recounts how a humpback whale entered the San Francisco Bay and swam over fifty miles up the Sacramento River before being lured back to the sea.

This title gives readers a balanced look at the evolution of news reporting and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn the history of journalism and the effects of modern Internet news on the newspaper industry. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Presents more than fifty science experiments to help readers unlock the mysteries of science and "magic," including how to create invisible ink, how to make a person stay seated with just using your pinky finger, and how to seal a punctured balloon with a penny.Presents more than fifty science experiments to help readers unlock the mysteries of science and "magic," including how to create invisible ink, how to make a person stay seated with just using your pinky finger, and how to seal a punctured balloon with a penny.