Tom Robinson

When Eli and his father visit an unusual zoo, Eli keeps track of the numbers of animals and soon sees there is a pattern that will predict how many creatures are in the next exhibit. Includes an activity and facts about number sequences.

Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players' stats.

Discover how math applies to the game of hockey, from the length of the rink to the calculation of players' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper distance...

Discover how math applies to the auto-racing world, from the distance around the track to the calculation of drivers' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper...

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama's entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama's family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features...

This book examines the issue of sportsmanship in youth athletics and its surrounding arguments. Sportsmanship in Youth Athletics familiarizes readers with ethics involving sports, rules and regulations, and the roles of the youth athlete, the parent, and the coach. Methods to make improvements in order to promote sportsmanship in youth athletics are also explained. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include...

This title examines the remarkable life of Jeff Bezos and the start of Amazon.com. Readers will learn about Bezos's background and education, career, and entrepreneurial pursuits. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Publishing Pioneers is a series in Essential Library, an imprint...

This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of media ownership and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the history of media and consolidation in the United States and the country's four largest networks, CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. Media ownership in other countries is also explained. Also included are laws and politics concerning communications and media ownership. Additionally, the FCC and its role in media ownership is explained....

Cuando Elías y su padre visitan tan inusual zoológico, ellos cuentan a las criaturas en cada una de las exhibiciones. Elías ve un cocodrilo, después un bisonte y luego, dos camellos. De repente, surge un patrón numérico y Elías piensa que él puede predecir cuántos animales habrá en la siguiente exhibición. Explora el zoológico con Elías mientras él avanza hacía adelante para probar su hipótesis.