Sarah Machajewski

When a charging animal is on the move, watch out! Charging is one of the wildest behaviors in the animal kingdom. Readers will love learning about this power-filled phenomenon in which only the strong survive. This high interest book teaches readers the basics of beastly behaviors explaining what charging is and why animals do it. Through age-appropriate science content, fact boxes, and colorful images, this book is a perfect introduction to wild...

Swipe! Scratch! Watch out for the animals on the attack! This elementary science book introduces readers to animals that scratch. From big cats to beastly bears, readers will delight in learning more about their favorite animals and why they scratch. Through exploring physical characteristics, habitat, environment, and life cycles readers will learn how this behavior is a survival instinct and a unique kind of defense. Fact boxes and impactful images...

By the middle of the 1900s, African Americans were tired of the discriminatory treatment they had been receiving even after the abolition of slavery nearly 100 years prior. As the American civil rights movement began to grow, a group of courageous activists, called the Freedom Riders, began challenging the segregated status quo. Assisted by engaging fact boxes and a comprehensive text, readers are placed in the middle of the fight for equality. Striking...

Humans have always regarded gorillas with conflicting emotions. As evidenced by the intense controversy sparked by the killing of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo, the treatment of gorillas is intertwined with how humans perceive them. This book sheds light on the truth about mountain gorillas and the consequences that could result from their extinction. Offering readers an unbiased look at the animal, the text covers the challenges that gorillas face...

Make way for the Goliath beetle! Budding bug enthusiasts will delight in this high-interest narrative, which introduces young readers to the heaviest insect in the animal kingdom. Written to support elementary science curricula, this book teaches readers about the goliath beetle's physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and unique behaviors. Age-appropriate language and colorful, close-up photographs of the goliath beetle bring this interesting...

Dental work is never fun, especially after an accident on the soccer field or basketball court. Whether a tooth is chipped or broken, any sort of dental injury requires immediate attention. Dealing with the pain and blood can be hard for young athletes, but this book will help them understand just what's happening in their mouth and what dentists need to do to help them get better. From minor capping and tooth fillings to root canals and more serious...

Fish are unusual farm animals and they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this book, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm. By the end of the narrative, readers will be inspired to care for fish in their own lives.

Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the "heroic figures of our time" through this account which interweaves Chavez's own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars...

Young readers will delight in this book, which teaches important life science concepts about raising reindeer on the farm. Through manageable text, readers will understand that reindeer are some of the most interesting and unusual farm animals around. Young readers with an interest in animals will learn all about reindeer, how to care for them, and the role they play on the farm. Colorful, detailed photographs support the fun and educational narrative....

This volume is an exciting exploration into the life of American computer pioneer Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple, Inc., and one of the leaders of the personal computer revolution. This book covers Jobs' early life as well as his work as CEO of Apple, including his amazing computer inventions. Compelling text is paired with color photographs to give readers a dynamic reading experience. Readers will also enjoy additional information in the form of...