Books with author Carol Parenzan Smalley

Garrett McNamara, or G-Mac, dreams of being the first to ride a 100-foot wave. As the current tow-in surfing champion of the world, the Hawaiian surfer trains daily, pushing his body to its limit as he prepares for gnarly waves, crashing surf, breath-taking plunges, and adrenaline-rushing rides. Garrett knows no limits. Injured multiple times, he has been towed onto and released into giant waves by skidoos and even a helicopter. He has starred in an IMAX film called Big Wave Hunters about his extreme adventures, and he has worked on creating an extreme surfing reality television show. In this authorized biography with eye-popping photographs, Garrett shares his passion with young readers.

DaMarcus Beasley was a skinny kid from Fort Wayne, Indiana, with big dreams. His love for soccer began at the age of five when he and his brother, Jamar, were given a soccer ball by their father, Henry. DaMarcus dreamed of playing soccer in Europe, where soccer players were heroes. The brothers practiced and played together. DaMarcus attended a special high school in Florida where he focused on his soccer game. He received many awards and was an excellent student. The school named an award in his honor to recognize his work both on the soccer field and in the classroom. At the age of 16, he signed a Major League Soccer contract. After playing for Chicago Fire, his dream came true. DaMarcus signed a contract to play on a European soccer (football) team.

Can one person really make a difference? Yes! Every environmental change you and your family adopt can make the earth a cleaner and greener planet for you and the generations of people who will follow in your carbon footprints. Discover what you can do in your home to make it a better place for the environment, and how going green can save green money, that is. Meet other young people who are making a difference, and read about the green-living efforts of some of your favorite celebrities. Sometimes parents and other adults need someone to nudge them to make changes in their lives. Find out how that person can be you.

The footsteps of Lewis and Clark in the early 1800s changed history. After journeying over 8,000 miles on land and water, Lewis, Clark, and their Corps of Discovery found new plants, animals, people, and lands. Ordered by President Thomas Jefferson, they reached the Pacific Ocean before other explorers, claiming land west of the Mississippi River for the United States. Along the way, they encountered deadly grizzly bears, saw herds of buffalo, overcame starvation and freezing temperatures, lost their way in the woods, sought guidance from the Native Americans, portaged raging waterfalls, and Lewis even survived a stray bullet. Lewis and Clark opened travel to the west. America was growing, and these brave explorers led the way.

Believe it or not, fish and amphibians have a lot in common with humans. All have backbones, and like humans, some fish and amphibians produce live young. With these fun and easy science experiments, you can explore many more similarities and differences between fish, amphibians, and you. What organs do we share, and which ones are different? Do we have the same type of vision? How about the sense of touch? Find out these answers and more, including how fish move through water and what keeps them from sinking. You can also help make life easier for some of these creatures by exploring their ecosystems and making a home for sensitive species. Grab your science notebook and get ready to explore these fabulous creatures.

In the ancient forests of North America lives a nocturnal hunter the spotted owl. With its keen eyesight and hearing, it listens and watches for prey. From western Canada to Mexico, and in the states between these two countries, wildlife biologists are observing and counting spotted owls. Once abundant in number, this flying predator s days on earth may be limited if changes aren t made. To make wood products, the lumber industry is destroying the forests in which spotted owls reside and search for food. Some spotted owls are unable to locate the prey that they need to live. They are starving. In this book, read out how this owl lives, what threats it faces, and what scientists and protesters are doing to help it. Then find out what you can do to help save this threatened bird.

Would you like a pet you can carry in your pocket? If yes, then perhaps a hamster may be the perfect pet for you. Hamsters live naturally in deserts. In your home, they can live in a small hamster cage or hamsterarium in your room. While you are in school, your furry critter will sleep. In the evening, you can play together. You can even enjoy eating the same fruits and vegetables! This book is a wonderful first resource for you to learn more about this rodent and share this knowledge with your parents. With their permission, you can then select and care for one of the most popular pets in America.