Gillian Gosman

These days there's a very good chance you or someone you know has been afflicted with a case of "Bieber Fever." But what made this teen sensation skyrocket from Canadian singer/songwriter to pop icon? This book follows Bieber's quick rise to fame via the powerful tool of YouTube videos. Young readers will learn how his talent captured the attention of both record companies and his legion of fans. Accessible text is paired with full-color photographs

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Rosa Parks was an ordinary woman who became a driving force in the Civil Rights Movement when she helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Through this captivating bilingual book, readers will learn all about Rosa Parks and how she has become an enduring inspiring figure. Through informative English with Spanish translation, the book traces her life story while emphasizing lessons in standing up for one's rights.

In this informative bilingual book, readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois to his presidency during the Civil War to his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. A timeline gives readers a reference point for facts about "Honest Abe." The uncomplicated English to Spanish translation imparts essential biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership.

From the Ancient Egyptians to modern-day farmers, people have always benefited from using wedges. Through exploring this fact-filled book, students will learn all about the mechanical advantage of the wedge. A simple experiment is included to help reinforce new knowledge.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States during the Great Depression and the Second World War and holds the distinction for being the president with the longest time in office in United State history. This book teaches readers about Roosevelt's life from his childhood and his ongoing struggle with polio, and through his challenging presidency. This biography highlights Roosevelt's life and emphasizes the strength to be found in overcoming adversity....

In 20 questions, readers will be drawn into the world of geology and gain an understanding of the different types of rocks and how they are formed. The topics covered progress to encompass explanations of fossils as well as weather and erosion. This makes a great introduction to geology for elementary students.

This enlightening book introduces readers to the pulley. Through detailed photographs and uncomplicated text, readers will learn about its basic movement and where they can find pulleys in everyday life.

We all know we need to eat healthy foods to have healthy bodies. However, consumers are paying more attention than ever before to what they are putting into their bodies. They want to know where their food comes from, how it was grown, and to feel confident that food producers are using sustainable practices that will not harm the Earth or their health. Young readers learn about the controversies behind growth hormones and about ways each of us can...

Green energy is the wave of the future, but it's here right now. New technologies are making green energy a much more viable alternative to nonrenewable sources than ever before. Through this informative book, budding environmentalists will find out about solar energy, wind and water energy, geothermal energy and biofuels, and where the future of green energy lies

This exciting book uses elementary physics vocabulary to teach young readers about wheels and axles. Inviting photography and approachable text make this a fascinating read, and a simple experiment is included to inspire your budding scientists.