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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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....

This bilingual biography traces Ben Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions both to science and American history. Readers will learn that he was an accomplished writer, inventor, and statesman, while also learning the importance of resourcefulness and inquisitiveness as ideal personality traits. This book covers Franklin's extraordinary life in English and standard Latin-American Spanish translation.

This bilingual biography takes a closer look at this cherished Founding Father. Readers will learn about the full span of Washington's life, from his childhood through his post-presidential years. This biography is written in English and standard Latin-American Spanish and includes a timeline that provides an at-a-glance look at Washington's life.

Introduces wheels and axles, including how they function together to create simple machines and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.

Explains what strep throat is and how to prevent and treat it.

Almost everyone has experienced the temporary misery of the common cold, which is caused by a variety of viruses that infect the respiratory system. Accessible text explains the progression of a typical cold, the body parts it affects, and the over-the-counter treatments that are available. Tips readers can use to prevent catching and spreading colds are also provided in the engaging science content.

This book is an introduction to Earth-friendly shopping, discussing organic foods, organic cleaners, energy-efficient machines, Earth-friendly clothes, and other Earth-friendly products.