Eric Braun

Practical-and fun-tips for starting and growing friendships. Life is better with a friend. That's true for everyone. Some kids have lots of friends. Others have a few. Either way is great! Make a Friend, Be a Friend helps young readers find ways to-you guessed it!-make friends and be a better friend. That doesn't mean making and being friends is a snap. Even though it's natural, it doesn't always feel that way. The ideas in this book can help. Children...

Communication skills for kids that help them build stronger relationships with adults. Whatever kinds of grown-ups kids have in their lives, one thing is for sure: Life is better (and a whole lot simpler) when kids and grown-ups get along. And while grown-ups want kids to be respectful and thoughtful-toward everybody, not just grown-ups!-kids also deserve to be respected and treated thoughtfully. How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get...

What's more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many authorities are certain they died crossing San Francisco Bay. Relatives claim they made it to Brazil. The theories of what happened to them are endless. Find out the facts from people who dealt with the men and the case first-hand. This is one mystery you'll definitely want to solve.

In the midst of World War II, a group of Army Air Force medical workers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines after surviving a plane crash. What followed were two months of sheer terror. Vivid details bring to light how they survived and the emotions they faced on a daily basis. Primary-source quotes bring the story to life.

Gertrude and Reginald are both monsters that hide under beds, but they couldn't be more different. Or so they think. Come along to learn how living things are all alike, yet different from nonliving things.

Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed? They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? Kick off your boots and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.

"In this interactive chapter book, YOU are a reporter for a top-ranked mystery podcast, and you're out to crack the biggest case yet: Do swamp monsters exist? To find out, you'll investigate some of history's greatest swamp monster mysteries, including the Lizard Man, the Australian Bunyip, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster of Louisiana. Will you catch a real-life monster or become part of the legend? It's up to YOU! With dozens of choices, you can...

YOU are struggling to survive with the rest of the Continental Army during the brutal winter of 1777-1778. The stark conditions in the camp at Valley Forge have many soldiers doubting their cause and the leadership of General George Washington. Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people faced during this pivotal time in history.

Make the mythology of ancient Rome come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Roman gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Jupiter, the king of the gods and the god of thunder and lightning, and Neptune, the powerful god of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced...

Women have come a long way since the first women's rights convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848-but women's rights activists are still working to expand rights today. What are the main concerns of women's rights activists today? And what challenges have women faced in the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s in their fight for equality? Find out how Susan B. Anthony, Betty Friedan, and other groundbreaking activists paved the way for the women's...