Louis Pasteur’s sharp, analytical mind and life-long devotion to science made him one of the best-known scientific researchers of all time. He was, said one historical writer, “The most perfect man who has ever entered the Kingdom of Science.” Today we remember Pasteur as the father of microbiology, the founder of bacteriology and the father of modern medicine. Pasteur’s method of developing vaccines continues to help humans as well as animals conquer sickness and disease. His “prepared mind” saved France’s wine and silk worm industries from the microorganisms that threatened to destroy both. His method of reducing harmful bacteria in milk and other foods has saved countless human lives over the years. Pasteur was one of the first to fight for sanitary practices in hospitals. His ground-breaking “germ theory of disease” continues to provide the foundation upon which we base our modern-day ideas of disease. In many ways, Louis Pasteur was truly a “fighter against! contagious disease.”

Louis Pasteur: Fighter Against Contagious Disease (Uncharted, Unexplored, & Unexplained) (Uncharted, Unexplored, and Unexplained)

Teen & Young Adult

Marylou Morano Kjelle

Biographies

Mitchell Lane Publishers

On a September morning in 1812, an eyewitness to the British bombing of Ft. McHenry scribbled a poem about the American flag on the back of an envelop. The eyewitness was Francis Scott Key, a well-known Washington D.C. poet and lawyer. The sight of the American Flag waving through the battle told Key that the Americans were holding strong, and stirred Key to put the pride he felt into the words of a poem. These words became “The Star-Spangled Banner,” our national anthem. Today every American knows Key’s words and sings them proudly at official proceedings and before sports events. Key went on to create an African republic where former slaves could live in freedom. He helped President Andrew Jackson settle differences between Native Americans and settlers in Alabama, and he was made District Attorney for Washington D.C. But it is for “The Star-Spangled Banner” that he is most remembered. Here is the story of the man who was the first to call the fledging United ! States of America the “land of the free and the home of the brave.”

Francis Scott Key (Robbie Readers) (What's So Great About...?)

Children's Books

Jacques Cartier was born at a time when people were just beginning to wonder about he world. Was it flat or round? How large was it? Was there a Northwest Passage a way to travel from Europe to Asia without having to sail around Africa? Cartier was a French navigator who was familiar with the sea from a young age, and he wanted to learn the answers to these questions. In 1534, Cartier was given a commission by King Francis I to find the Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia. Instead, he discovered a new land Canada- and the mighty river that flows through it the St. Lawrence. Although it has been over four hundred years since Cartier made his discoveries, Canada, and its people, continue to feel the influence of this great explorer.

Jacques Cartier (Robbie Readers) (What's So Great About...?)

Sailing down railings . . . Soaring over obstacles . . Spinning off ledges. The extreme sport of street skateboarding can at times seem like flying, and no one takes street skateboarding to the extreme like Paul Rodriquez Jr. From the time he was a young boy, Paul had one goal in mind: to be the best street skateboarder in the world. His first challenge was convincing his father, Latino comedian Paul Rodriguez Sr., that street skateboarding is his life. Paul has worked hard to make his dream come true, and his hard work has paid off. He has won many skateboarding competitions, including Slam City Jam and the X Games. The future holds many possibilities for this talented young man, but one thing is sure: Whatever he does, Paul Rodriguez Jr. will take it to the extreme!

Extreme Skateboarding With Paul Rodriquez (Robbie Readers)

As a youngster, Jesse McCartney performed in the stage productions his actor-parents created for the community. When he was nine years old, he toured the United States performing as Louis in the well-known theater production The King and I. Before long Jesse was playing the character of Adam Chandler Jr. in the long-running daytime soap opera, All My Children, and Bradin Westerly in the WB Network s show Summerland. Jesse has also starred in movies. However, acting isn t this rising star s only talent. He sings, writes songs, and records CDs, too. As Jesse himself says: I was born to be an entertainer.

Jesse McCartney (Robbie Readers)

Brittany Murphy has always been a performer. As a two-year-old tot, she put on little shows for her parents. When she was a student at Herbert Hoover Middle School in Edison, New Jersey, she sang in Les Miserables. By the time she was thirteen, she had moved to Los Angeles and was filming commercials and starring in sitcoms. Brittany got her first break in the movies at age eighteen playing Tai in Clueless, and she has never looked back. With over 60 movie and television credits to her name, Brittany believes that the love and support she receives from her mother not only helped her get a start in show business, it has also shaped her into one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood today.

Brittany Murphy (Robbie Readers)

People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, too. Gardening for Kids is rich with ideas and instructions for making water gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, butterfly gardens, and landscape designs. Landscaping designing a garden for a particular space is a lot like creating a work of art. From an ordinary piece of land, you can create a setting that invites people to stop for a minute, rest, and admire its beauty. Follow these step-by-step instructions for selecting a location and designing your garden; adding borders and a dramatic focal point; choosing the best plants for your design, soil, and climate; and caring for your landscaping once everything is in place. Keep track of all your plantings with personalized seed markers you can make yourself. The end result will be an attractive garden space that you can call your own.

A Kid's Guide to Landscape Design (Robbie Readers) (Robbie Readers Gardening for Kids)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Born into a family that values music, Natasha Bedingfield s solo career began in the shadow of her older brother, Daniel. But when her single Unwritten climbed to the top of the American pop music charts, Natasha s music suddenly seemed to be everywhere. Unwritten was even used by Barack Obama as part of his presidential campaign. Now that she is a singer songwriter in her own right, Natasha uses her fame to call attention to conditions in the world that need attending to, especially those involving children. She is as passionate about the causes she supports as she is about her music. Whether on stage or off, Natasha Bedingfield is connecting with her fans and making a difference in their lives.

Natasha Bedingfield (Blue Banner Biographies)

We can t control the weather, but the weather surely controls us. What we do, where we go, what we wear, and even what we eat depend to some extent on the weather. There s no doubt about it: weather plays a big role in our lives. But what exactly is weather, and what causes it? Why is it sunny one day and cloudy the next? What are hail and fog? A Project Guide to Wind, Weather, and the Atmosphere explains how events that occur miles above Earth s surface produce different types of weather. Simple experiments give a hands on approach to studying sunlight, air temperature, and atmospheric pressure. Also included are directions for making meteorological instruments, including a precipitation gauge and barometer. There may be no way to control the weather, but you can find out how to predict weather events and how to prepare for them.

A Project Guide to Wind, Weather, and the Atmosphere (Earth Science Projects for Kids)

This contemporary title explores trends in hip-hop dance in today's health-oriented world. The young reader is exposed to the health and fitness perspective of hip-hop dance, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in their life. A variety of hip-hop dances, including breaking, popping, locking, and video/pop style are presented, along with popular dances or moves that became famous, like the Dougie, the Harlem Shake, and the Walk it Out. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. The Trends in Hip-Hop title has been developed to encourage young readers to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Trends in Hip-Hop Dance (Dance and Fitness Trends) (Dance & Fitness Trends)

Personal Health

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