Ryan Nagelhout

"Why does a curveball curve? Why is it sometimes better to slide into a base than to run to it? How can baseball players avoid common injuries? As readers discover the science behind baseball, they find the answers to these and many more questions about the sport thats often called Americas pastime. Fun fact boxes, informative sidebars, and action-packed photographs give readers an exciting look at the way common areas of science are applied in baseball...

The sights and sounds of ice hockey are unlike any other sport. From the playing surface to the big cheers from a goal, hockey is an easy sport to fall in love with. In this exhilarating book presented in Latin American Spanish and English, readers will establish first concepts while exploring the world of ice hockey. From the pucks and sticks a player needs to play and the teamwork it takes to win, readers will fall for the fast pace of the game...

Football is the most popular sport in America, and this first look at the sport shows why. Early readers will be taken into the huddle and into the end zone while developing basic literacy skills and a foundation for future reading success. From running to passing and big plays on defense, readers will learn the ins and outs of life on the gridiron in this book presented in standard Latin American Spanish and English.

Donald Trump's path to the presidency is unlike any other in the nation's history. Before Trump's stunning rise to the presidency, he was a businessman and hotelier. After a million-dollar loan from his father, he got his own business off the ground and invested in casinos, hotels, and other real estate like golf courses. With unique biographical content and a timeline of his life, readers explore Trump's path through the business world, and see the...

Crabs can live all over the world, but many call the ocean home. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the wet world crabs call home. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these stunning animals survive by the sea.

The conquistador Balboa is best known for having led the first party of explorers of European descent to reach the Pacific by traveling overland from the Atlantic. An ambitious man from a noble but relatively impoverished family, Balboa was eager to make a name and fortune for himself in the New World. His initiative and take-charge attitude helped him rise to power but also made him powerful enemies who, in the long run, orchestrated his trial and...

LeBron James overcame adversity to become a superstar athlete while he was still in high school. After joining the NBA, he won multiple championships and awards, and he is widely considered one of the best basketball players in history. Sports fans will be interested to learn about James's early life and the challenges he overcame throughout his career. Full-color photographs and a timeline of important dates highlight James's rise to success.

Gymnastics are a great way for kids to get active at an early age. The rolling, tumbling, and flipping in a safe environment can one day lead to big moves and exciting Olympic performances. Starting small, though, is a great way to build both reading and gymnastic skills and establish the foundation for future greatness. Early readers get an inside look at the gymnastics studio, building strength and learning new moves while also learning about mat...

The story of how Death Valley was named is rather unexpected-the people who named it survived! The forbidding landscape surely supports the name, but is the Dead Sea as aptly named? Readers find lots of interesting information like this when they pick up this book! Full-color photographs of amazing locales around the world take readers to the many places described throughout the book. From volcanoes to how people have changed geography, the incredible...

Space is the new frontier for robots! Readers learn all about the robots that have left Earth's atmosphere to explore space and perform special missions. The book provides an overview of the history of space robots, as well as the development of the newest robots used today. Readers will learn about how robots are changing our knowledge about space and unlocking its many secrets. This book also discusses the future of space technology. Color photographs...