Best Selling Books by Wil Mara

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for Robins. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.

Presents a brief look at the life of one of New York City''s most popular mayors.

Presents a brief look at the life of George Washington

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a smokejumper. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

They might not fly with wings but these lizards have flaps of skin that let them glide through the sky. Learn all about these colorful flying dragons of Southeast Asia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.

Readers are taught how to care for their bicycles and avoid situations that could result in injury.

Presents a brief look at the life of George W. Bush

Big eyes and a cute little hop, the rabbit is a favorite animal. Readers will learn about its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.

Explores the development of the Bill of Rights. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Maddie Dragonette doesn''t like people. A loner, she prefers to be among the rare plants she grows in her greenhouse, plants that can cause great pain. When Maddie doesn''t get a part in the school play, her anger grows as wild as her nasty plants. What happens when anger and hate grow out of control?

Although called gunsmiths, they rarely labored on guns during colonial times. An important part of the community, the gunsmith most likely focused on other types of metal work, but occasionally assembled firearms. This historical volume chronicles the formative years of the United States through the activities and occupations of its most important community members. It explore the everyday life, responsibilities, social life, and the affect the gunsmith had on the colonial American way of life. Hands-on activities and recipes, sidebars detailing the history and evolution of the profession, and key social studies words are defined in the glossary.

In Local Action, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers'' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a construction equipment operator. They will find out what equipment operators do each day, what kind of education is required to become an equipment operator, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

In Law and Order, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers'' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

In Citizens'' Rights, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers'' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Learn what it takes to become a helicopter crew chief in the U.S. military.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a robotics engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Explores the Battle of Midway of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Young learners will read about the owl, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Advertising in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of advertising in the media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a hazmat removal worker. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search the woods and deserts for quick-tapping Woodpeckers. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these noisy birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, The Movie Industry in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the movie industry. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Politics and the Media in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of politics and mass media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Just as we do today, ancient people wanted heated homes and baths, reliable roads, and sturdy vehicles for land and sea travel. Technology of the Ancients shows how society benefited from the ingenuity of forward-thinking inventors and engineers who created tools and techniques that improved everyday life in the ancient world. Each title focuses on an ancient civilization''s unique contributions. Irrigation and terracing practices ensured excellent crops for Aztec farmers, while the Mesopotamians'' most important invention, the wheel, revolutionized trade and travel for the entire ancient world. China''s silk, paper, and gunpowder brought its faraway neighbors to the East along the Silk Road. Viking shipbuilding produced the impressive longships that carried terrifying raiders throughout Europe. Roman roads and aqueducts are still marvels of invention today. from compasses and calendars to weapons and weaving looms, here is a fascinating look at innovation through the ages.

Readers learn about the bat, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Mainstream News in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of mainstream news. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a petroleum engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Explores the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Ever watch the circus and wonder, "how do they do that?" Find the answers in this book! Readers will learn about some of the most death-defying circus acts, from human cannonballs to high wire walkers, and the science that makes them possible. Short, simple activities help demonstrate the science for readers.

Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between gecko feet and a new adhesive tape. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how gecko feet inspired the invention of an adhesive. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.

Learn how sharkskin has helped scientists create more effective swimsuits.

Discover exciting changes in space travel. Learn how reusable rockets roar into space and then land gracefully on Earth. Find out how humans stay in space longer than ever and monitor the effects of weightlessness on their bodies. See how people around the world are planning for humanity''s greatest mission yet: Mars. Fascinating photos and STEM Focus sidebars flesh out this cutting-edge science adventure.

A guide to what a wind turbine services technician does and how to become one.