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Gail Herman

    Gail Herman's work is primarily aimed at young readers, encompassing a variety of formats from picture books to chapter books. She has a talent for crafting engaging narratives that resonate with children, making complex ideas accessible. Her writing often focuses on making learning enjoyable and sparking curiosity.

    What Is the World Series?
    Who Was Coretta Scott King?
    Who Was Jackie Robinson?
    Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
    What Was The Holocaust?
    Pizza Cats
    • After making a huge mess in the storeroom, Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil persuade Pete to let three stray cats live in his pizza parlor.

      Pizza Cats
      5.0
    • What Was The Holocaust?

      • 106 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps - six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe.

      What Was The Holocaust?
      4.4
    • Who Is Wayne Gretzky?

      • 106 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography.

      Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
      4.3
    • Who Was Jackie Robinson?

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947

      Who Was Jackie Robinson?
      4.3
    • Who Was Coretta Scott King?

      • 108 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A gripping portrait of the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., who was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African- American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s. Illustrations. 5 5/16 x 7 5/8.

      Who Was Coretta Scott King?
      4.3
    • "Strike – you’re out!" "He’s safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pastime to life.

      What Is the World Series?
      4.2
    • Who Was E. B. White?

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      An entertaining biography of the man behind Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web, two of the best loved children's books of all time. Learn about E.B. White's exciting life in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Today, most people remember E. B. White as the beloved children's book author who gave us Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, but did you know that most of his career was spent writing for famous magazines like The New Yorker? His lifelong dream to write a children's book about a mouse would take years to get published before it became the classic book we know and love today. A few years later, White would publish yet another children's book inspired by a pig he had raised and a spider whose webs he loved to admire in his barn.

      Who Was E. B. White?
      4.2
    • A teenager's reluctance to bring her inquisitive little brother to the beach transforms into appreciation when his newfound understanding of the tides proves invaluable. Their day at the beach evolves as she learns to appreciate his curiosity, highlighting themes of sibling dynamics and the unexpected benefits of knowledge.

      The Creeping Tide
      4.0
    • What Are the Paralympic Games?

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      It's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic Games! As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including archery, basketball, swimming, speed skating, and ice hockey. Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world's most viewed sporting events.

      What Are the Paralympic Games?
      4.0
    • Who's been sleeping in Otto's bed? Otto the cat is not amused when a slobbery but lovable dog moves in and takes over everything—from his water bowl to his favorite chair—in this delightful story about friendship and sharing. Featuring a super-simple vocabulary this All Aboard Reading book includes 24 flash cards.

      Otto the Cat
      4.0
    • Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands.The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.

      What Are the Summer Olympics?
      4.1
    • The Magic School Bus Taking Flight

      A Book about Flight

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Join Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus gang for some higher learning in this high flying adventure. The class learns how a plane gets up in the air, stays up, and is steered.

      The Magic School Bus Taking Flight
      4.0
    • What Are the Winter Olympics?

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarding. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium. Gail Herman covers it all in a wonderful read--the highs, such as the 1980 US hockey team's unexpected gold medal grab, as well as the lows, including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan figure-skating scandal in 1994. Includes 80 black-and-white illustrations and a 16-page photo insert.

      What Are the Winter Olympics?
      4.0
    • Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet.

      What Is Climate Change?
      4.0
    • Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure. The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in their tracks! Avalanches tumble down! Brave adventurers disappear on the snowy slopes. Then Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay decide to climb. They come from different cultures, but their dream is the same. Can teamwork help them make it to the roof of the world? This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.

      Climbing Everest (Totally True Adventures)
      3.9
    • The Scary Safari

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The gang is on safari! The sightseeing turns spooky when Scooby and Shaggy are separated from the group.

      The Scary Safari
      3.6
    • Finding Nemo

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Set in the heart of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef, this heartwarming story has an unsuspecting hero in Nemo, a six-year-old Clownfish who yearns for adventure. A curious and impressionable little fellow, Nemo gets caught up in an adventure of a lifetime, which takes him far away from his loving father, Marlin. Despite being born with a withered fin, when faced with a vast array of new situations and characters, Nemo learns that he is capable of achieving great things.

      Finding Nemo
      3.5
    • My Dog Talks

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A young boy describes how his new dog Sam talks to him, how they play together, and what pals they are.

      My Dog Talks
      3.6
    • The Lost World

      Jurassic Park : the Junior Novelization

      • 90 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Summer 1997 will see the release of Steven Spielberg's colossal new film The Lost World: Jurassic Park, the long awaited sequel to the unforgettable and highest grossing film of all time, Jurassic Park 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park Junior Novelisation' captures all the thrills and chills of The Lost World story, with heart-stopping suspense, hair-raising action and illustrated with colour photographs from the film.

      The Lost World
      2.0
    • The story follows the top Scare Team at Monsters, Inc. as they face an unexpected challenge when a young girl named Boo accidentally enters the scare floor. The team must devise a clever plan to handle the situation, navigating the complexities of their world while ensuring Boo's safety and secrecy. This adventure highlights themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of understanding others, all set in the whimsical and imaginative universe of monsters.

      Boo on the Loose (Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.)
      3.4
    • When it rains on the first day of summer, Molly's mother lets her invite her friends to a pool party inside.

      Splish! Splash!
    • Scooby-Doo! Upiorni Rycerze

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Kiedy nocą wybierasz się za miasto samochodem, pamiętaj, że zawsze może zdarzyć się awaria silnika. A kiedy samochód stanie i będziesz szukał po omacku schronienia, zawsze może się zdarzyć, że trafisz do zamku nawiedzonego przez duchy. Tej nocy taki właśnie los przypadł w udziale Tajemniczej Spółce. Noc w zamku, gdzie przyszło im znaleźć gościnę, zaczęła się od pojawienia zębatych wampirów, strasznych upiorów i paru innych mało przyjaznych istot. Pytanie, co jeszcze ta noc ze sobą przyniesie i jak się zakończy.

      Scooby-Doo! Upiorni Rycerze
    • Scooby-Doo! Znikające pączki

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Katastrofa! Ktoś wyjada nocą pączki z najlepszej cukierni w mieście i rano brakuje towaru nawet dla największych smakoszy! Desperacja Pani Dory, właścicielki cukierni, doszła do zenitu, biedna kobieta gotowa jest zamknąć swój słodki biznesik! Kudłaty i Scooby-Doo są w rozpaczy, nie wyobrażają sobie sensu dalszego życia bez przepysznych pączków. Co robić? Nie ma rady trzeba się rozprawić z Potwornym Pożeraczem Pączków.

      Scooby-Doo! Znikające pączki
    • Scooby-Doo! Tajemnicza mapa

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Kiedy w ręce członków Tajemniczej Spółki dostaje się mapa mówiąca o ukrytym skarbie, decyzja o wyruszeniu na nową wyprawę jest jednomyślna. Ale to nie oznacza, że odkrycie skarbu będzie łatwe. Na młodych detektywów czekają zaskakujące i niebezpieczne przygody. Kto stoi za mnożącymi się przeciwnościami losu? Jaką zagadkę kryła w sobie tajemnicza mapa?

      Scooby-Doo! Tajemnicza mapa
    • Scooby-Doo! Złodziej scoobichrupek

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Czy może być coś milszego dla podniebienia niż konkurs kulinarny? Zwłaszcza, kiedy tacy smakosze, jak Scooby i Kudłaty stają do konkursu z zamysłem upieczenia wykwintnych scoobochrupek? Ale co u licha stało się z pachnącymi wypiekami? Na konkurs zakradł się potworny wyjadacz scoobochrupek! Czy Scooby i Tajemnicza Spółka zdołają zdemaskować potwora i uratują choćby resztkę chrupek, żeby chociaż można było posmakować?

      Scooby-Doo! Złodziej scoobichrupek
    • Scooby-Doo! Wilkołaki z placu zabaw

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Wszystko zaczęło się tak niewinnie; po prostu od budowania placu zabaw dla dzieci. Młodzi detektywi tak już mają, że pomagają dzieciom i lubią sprawiać im przyjemności. Ale pech chciał, że ten plac zabaw nie wszystkim przypadł do gustu. Oto jedna z mieszkanek dzielnicy zaczęła wygrażać, że to miejsce nie nadaje się dla dzieci, że nocą grasują tu wilkołaki! Czy można dać wiarę jej słowom? Tajemnicza Spółka woli nie zaniedbać ostrzeżenia i postanawia zbadać co się za nim kryje.

      Scooby-Doo! Wilkołaki z placu zabaw
    • Scooby-Doo! Zwariowane muzeum

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      O rety! Czy w Muzeum Historii Naturalnej faktycznie straszy? Kości dinozaurów grzechoczą. Wypchane goryle huśtają się na lianach. Żaby w formalinie rechoczą. Słonie z gumy ciężko tupią. Czy to czary? A może Scooby'emu i jego przyjaciołom uda się w prostszy sposób wyjaśnić muzealną zagadkę?

      Scooby-Doo! Zwariowane muzeum
    • Scooby-Doo! Wyścigi potworów

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Wyścigi samochodowe są nie lada atrakcją dla wielbicieli szybkości i silnych wrażeń. Jednak tym razem wrażenia okazały się silniejsze niż mogli to przewidzieć członkowie Tajemniczej Spółki. Kiedy wybrali się na wyścigi, tak po prostu dla dobrej zabawy, okazało się, że nie uda im się poprzestać na roli biernych widzów. Zaczęło się od przeszywającego uszy ryku, takiego strasznego, co potrafi zagłuszyć warczące silniki. Po chwili nad torem wyścigowym pojawił się potwór i dopiero powstało zamieszanie. Na szczęście Scooby-Doo i Tajemnicza Spółka są zawsze skorzy by wcielić się w detektywów.

      Scooby-Doo! Wyścigi potworów
    • Scooby-Doo! Duch w ogródku

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Kudłaty i Scooby-Doo nie wyobrażają sobie funkcjonować bez ciągłego podjadania smakołyków. Choćby smakołykami miały być warzywa ze straganu pani Frani. Ale co to? Stragan z warzywami świeci pustkami! Chodzą słuchy, że od kilku dni biały duch plądruje ogródek warzywny pani Frani! Czas rozwiązać tę niemiłą dla podniebienia zagadkę!

      Scooby-Doo! Duch w ogródku
    • Jurský park

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exkurzia medzi dinosaurami. Znovuzrodenie dinosaurov pomocou DNA kvôli zábavnému parku? Nie vždy idú veci tak, ako majú a človek by si nemal hrať na boha. Toto vydanie je prepis scenára filmového spracovania z roku 1993.

      Jurský park
      3.8
    • Ztracený svět Jurassic park

      • 90 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      S 8 stranami farebných fotografií z filmu. Niečo prežilo! Od nešťastia v Jurskom parku uplynuli dlhé 4 roky. Predstavy a fantázie bohatého muža vtedy dokázali zmeniť vzdialený ostrov na miesto posvätného desu a strachu. Príbeh však ešte neskončil. Jeho pokračovanie sa odohráva na ďalšom záhadnom ostrove. Aj tu chovajú monštrózne zvieratá, ktoré naháňali hrôzu v Jurskom parku. Ožívajú znovu v napínavom deji. Všetko, čo sa udialo vo vzrušujúcom filme Stratený svet - Jurský park, máte možnosť si pripomenúť v tejto novelke. Číta sa ľahko a je vhodná pre deti, ktoré chcú rodičia odtrhnúť od PC a TV a priviesť ich ku čítaniu kníh.

      Ztracený svět Jurassic park
      2.0