Ellen Labrecque Books

Discover the power of words with Maya Angelou, bestselling author and America's most beloved modern poet.

NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!

Told in a new Who HQ NOW format for trending topics, this Who Was? biography details NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's legendary career and the impact of his legacy on the sports world and beyond.Kobe Bryant was just an eighteen-year-old high-school basketball player when he decided to enter the National Basketball Association's draft. Though he was the thirteenth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, he would never play a single game for them. Instead, Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would spend his entire twenty-season career, winning five championships and numerous awards. Author Ellen Labreque takes readers through each exciting moment, from his iconic dunks to his 81-point game--all the milestones that span Kobe Bryant's legendary career and legacy.

The narrative highlights Churchill's ascent from aristocracy to a prominent military and political figure, emphasizing his early experiences in British India and various wars. As First Lord of the Admiralty, he opposed Nazi Germany and later served as Prime Minister during critical wartime years. Renowned as a leading wartime leader of the 20th century, he was also a distinguished historian, writer, and artist, earning the Nobel Prize in Literature and becoming the first honorary U.S. citizen.

A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes nearto her heart.

What is a black hole? What is dark matter and what is it made of? How do scientists discover black holes and dark matter if they can't be seen? What do scientists know about these mysterious parts of the universe and what do they still hope to find out? Budding astronomers will learn the answers to these questions and more!

What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score! The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score!

Explores the life, challenges, and accomplishments of inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth.

Whether you call it football or soccer, there's no disputing that David Beckham is one of the best players in the history of the game!

Journey to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley -- the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series -- in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.

Read Caves to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different cave types, how caves are formed, and what living things can be found in and around caves.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Travel to the age of the Renaissance and learn why Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely egotistical, harsh, and insecure king. Though Henry VIII's legacy isn't free from scandal, his monarchy thrived due to the achievements of his daughter Queen Elizabeth I.

Introduces the sport of figure skating using the C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards.

Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven't been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter's 63 moons to the features of Earth's moon.

Spend a day and night in the forest! Learn about this wooded habitat through the fascinating animals that call it home. Leap from tree to tree with a squirrel searching for breakfast. Pounce with a fox on the forest floor. Soar with a red-tailed hawk as the sun sets. After dark, build a dam with a beaver. What will tomorrow bring in the forest?

Spend a day and night in the rain forest! Learn about this lush habitat through the diverse animals that call it home. Start the morning suspended high in the canopy with a colorful toucan. Curl around a branch and bask in afternoon sun with an emerald boa. At sunset, pace the forest floor for prey alongside a sleek jaguar. After dark, spy a nocturnal sloth slowly wake after a full day of slumber. What will tomorrow bring in the rain forest?

Everyone knows that fish swim. But are there fish that fly? You have questions and this book has the answers. Find out about the lives of certain fish and their unique abilities to move through the water.

From wind and rain to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather is a powerful force in our world. Discover how weather changes the world we live in and how scientists learn about its impact on our daily lives.

How much do you know about Crispus Attucks? Find out the facts you need to know about the first person killed in America's fight for independence. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Weather affects us every day. How do we know what the weather will be like where we live? How can we prepare for it? Find out the science behind weather observation and prediction.

Exploring the experience of coastal living, this book delves into geographical features that define seaside areas and the reasons people are drawn to them. It addresses the potential risks, including flooding and erosion, while highlighting how communities adapt to these challenges. The narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of life by the sea, blending environmental insights with human resilience.

Exploring the fascinating world of flies, this book delves into their unique adaptations and behaviors in environments often deemed unpleasant. Readers will discover how flies thrive on decaying matter, learn about their anatomy, life cycle, and feeding habits. With engaging insights, it answers common questions about these often-misunderstood insects, making the topic both educational and intriguing for curious minds.

What is a galaxy? How many galaxies are there? How many stars and planets are in the Milky Way? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Milky Way and other galaxies. Includes sidebars and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

Why is strength important? What are some fun, simple exercises we can all do to stay fit? Answer these questions and more with this simple and engaging text in the Exercise! Levelled text and vivid images help teach readers about important health concepts, while step-by-step directions help readers practise exercises on their own.

Why is flexibility important? What are some fun, simple exercises we can all do to stay fit? Answer these questions and more with this simple and engaging text in the Exercise! Leveled text and vivid images help teach readers about important health concepts, while step-by-step directions help readers practice exercises on their own.

Read Valleys to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different valley types, how valleys are formed, and what living things can be found in and around valleys.

Read Islands to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different island types, how islands are formed, and what living things can be found on and around islands.

It examines what you can find in a city, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living in a city, such as pollution. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in cities and the different things people can do in their daily lives, from working in a skyscraper to visiting the zoo!

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live by a river. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living by a river, such as flooding.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live on a mountain. The book also looks at how people adapt to living on mountains and the different things both adults and children can do in their daily lives, such as wearing special clothes to protect against the weather, to enjoying the views.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a desert. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and dangers people might have because of living in a desert, such as extreme weather conditions.

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a valley. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in a valley and the different things people do in their daily lives, from mining rock and minerals, to going hiking!

Enzo Ferrari wasnt horsing around when he started his own car company! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Ferrari F8 Tributo like never before.

How was the moon formed? Do we always see the same side of it? How many moons are in our galaxy? Get the answers to all your questions about the moon and other satellites.

Weather is at work changing the Earth every day. Dramatic rainfall can cause devastating landslides. Wind can erode rocks over thousands of years. Discover the impact of wind, rain and sun on the habitats of the world.

Henry Ford not only built one of the first cars, but he was also the first to use an assembly line! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more readers will engage with the history and new features of the Ford GT like never before.

"Spend a day and night in the prairie! Learn about this grassy habitat through the exciting animals that call it home. Spot prairie dogs popping aboveground as morning sun floods a field. Join giant bison as they graze on grass. Stir up dust on a sunset sprint with antelope. After dark, stake out prey with a coyote in dense grass. What will tomorrow bring in the prairie?"-- Provided by publisher

Vampires are made-up creatures that drink blood. But vampire bats are real! Do they really need to drink blood to survive? You have questions and this book has the answers. Find out about vampire bats, including what they eat and their behaviour.

Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don't have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold.

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on colorful cactus fruit. After dark, follow a snake as it slithers in cool, moonlit sand. What will tomorrow bring in the desert?

Everyone knows that fish swim. But are there fish that fly? You have questions and this book has the answers. Find out about the lives of certain fish and their unique abilities to move through the water.