Books with author Emily Mahoney

Science isnt just used in a laboratory or a classroomits necessary on the basketball court, too! Slam dunks, quick passes, and jump shots are only possible because of science, and readers discover why as they explore the ways physics, biology, and other areas of science are applied in the game of basketball. As readers take in details from fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams, they see the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathalso known as STEMon the basketball court. They also find fun photographs of some of the sports biggest stars using science to score.

The moon is a constant presence that children become aware of in their earliest days. So many young readers wonder and ask about the moon soon after they learn to speak, and it's the topic of many early childhood bedtime books. The author's expertise as an educator on communicating complex concepts to children through easy, accessible language brings the subject of the moon engagingly up-close, even for the most reluctant of readers. Color photography from NASA and graphics add to comprehension of a range of STEAM topics.

"The ancient Aztecs are one of the most fascinating civilizations our world has ever seen, and their capital city of Tenochtitlâan is just as interesting. Facts about the size of the city, its citizens, and daily life around the city will wow readers, and graphic organizers and pictures help readers to understand what it was like to live in Tenochtitlan in the 1300s to the 1500s. Take your readers on a trip back in time to learn all about this ancient city, its takeover by Spanish conquistadors, and its eventual decline"--Provided by publisher.

Disasters like Love Canal and more recently in Flint, Michigan, happened slowly over years, and caused lasting damage. A powerful way to demonstrate cause and effect in ecosystems, this book chronicles each disasters story, and even the resulting legal battles. This book is lamentably timely, and all readers will easily be drawn in by these morality stories of corporations terrible impact in the effort to save money. Statistics on each spread communicate the impact of the disasters, another way to drive home to readers the damage they cause. The final pages aim to engage readers in environmental conversation and good citizenship through specific ways that affect our water.

Kate Middleton’s dedication to charitable work makes her a role model for all young people. Her role as a member of the British Royal Family has given her a platform to speak for various humanitarian causes, showing readers the importance of helping people who are less fortunate than themselves. Middleton’s amazing life story is presented to readers alongside full-color photographs and informative sidebars. Quotes from Middleton are included to inspire readers. A helpful timeline of the most important events in her life allows readers to place important biographical details in chronological order.

"The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse and amazing natural wonders to see in the ocean, and there are many plant and animal species that call it home. Take a journey to this interesting place through engaging information, vivid images, and helpful graphic organizers in this title. Young readers everywhere delight in learning about the reef, the waters surrounding it, and what can be done to protect it for future generations. Even reluctant readers enjoy the science and travel content in our patented fun fact format"--

The ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to reflect social studies curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this unique culture. Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the Aztec people really perform human sacrifices? Readers will find out when they explore the incredible world of ancient Aztec culture.

When talking about the digestive system, a few topics must be covered: vomit, the intestines, and poop! All readers can enjoy these and many more topics about the grossest of the body systems in this friendly, fun fact format. From the mouth and esophagus to the small and large intestine, readers take a journey through the human body via the digestive tract, and enjoy learning about processes the digestive system does without us even knowing. The bright images and labeled diagrams encourage body literacy and support science classroom learning.

"The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse and amazing natural wonders to see in the ocean, and there are many plant and animal species that call it home. Take a journey to this interesting place through engaging information, vivid images, and helpful graphic organizers in this title. Young readers everywhere delight in learning about the reef, the waters surrounding it, and what can be done to protect it for future generations. Even reluctant readers enjoy the science and travel content in our patented fun fact format"--

Liana Linacre thought she was in love, but what began as her fantasy romance ended with a curse that threatens her life and everything she loves. Orphaned and alone, she barely escapes the dark forces that want her soul.Corban Alexander belongs to an ancient order of vampire hunters and wants to kill everyone who is demon-touched. He knows that the creatures who want Liana dead will find her again before long.Liana must fight if she wants to live, while Corban must decide if he can love a girl who made the one mistake he believes is unforgivable. No one, mortal or immortal, has ever won against the evil that plagues Liana, but if she and Corban can work together, they might just defy the laws of the universe.

Have you ever wondered how the brain is able to control so many important things in the human body? Or how the spinal cord is structured? This volume engrosses and engages reader in this fascinating topic in an easy-to-follow format that adds to the accessibility of this text. Graphic organizers, a body system diagram, and full-color photographs reinforce the science curriculum content contained in each fun fact. Even reluctant readers will marvel at all the amazing processes of the nervous system when explained through gross, unbelievable, and amusing tidbits on each page.