Ryan Jacobson

Explores such medical inventions as contact lenses, toothpaste, braces, and anesthesia.

Do you want to do something exciting with your summer? What if you could earn money at the same time-even before you turn sixteen? Good news: You can get a summer job that's thrilling and challenging-whether it's working at a camp, helping out on a farm, or shining onstage. This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.

Explains the different materials used in shoes; discusses how shoes are put together and shaped in a factory; and how shoes become available to consumers. Kids are used to seeing stores stocked with foods, toys, household items, and more. But most kids know very little about where those products come from or how they are made. Our discovery-focused Before the Store series raises young readers' awareness by showing the journeys some popular products...

It's been called the most haunted state in America. Find out why! This incomparable collection features only the scariest, most surprising ghostly tales of the Badger State. From a house so haunted it was featured on national television to a road where a werewolf is said to reside, it's all inside this book. Best of all, the 28 stories were written with a campfire in mind, so they're perfect for sharing aloud.

It just might be the most haunted state in America. Find out why! This incomparable collection features only the scariest, most surprising ghostly tales of the Great Lake State. From a place so haunted it was featured on national television to a region where a monster is said to reside, it's all inside this book. Best of all, the 27 stories were written with a campfire in mind, so they're perfect for sharing aloud.

Explains what light and vision are; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different light and vision concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...

Have you heard that businesses don't hire anyone younger than sixteen? Good news: that's not true! You can start working at some companies as soon as you turn fourteen. That's two whole extra years in the working world! You can snag a position at a movie theater, a fast food joint, a theme park, and more! This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.

The bottom part of a shoe is called the sole. The sole is attached to the rest of the shoe using glue. Explore the process of creating an everyday object or food from start to finish in Shoes, a How Do They Make That? book.

Most of the oranges in the United States are grown in Florida. A machine called an extractor is used to squeeze the juice out of oranges. Explore the process of creating an everyday object or food from start to finish in Orange Juice, a How Do They Make That? book.

A biography describing the childhood, private life, and years of public service of the popular First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Written in graphic-novel format.