Books with author Joan Stoltman

The human brain is a powerful organ. Theres so much we dont know about how it works; what we do know is astounding. For example, information in your brain can move as fast as 265 miles (425 km) per hourfaster than a racecar! This truly entertaining and informative volume is full of fascinating facts about the human brain for the brain surgeons of tomorrow. Theyll learn how we know about the brain, what were trying to learn, and even the basics of neurosurgery, preparing them to be the scientists and doctors who will crack the mysteries of the human brain!

Native American art encompasses a multitude of crafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits in native America. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants exist which showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day artists, who continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece.

Young readers finally have an opportunity to hear the story of the man behind Kermit the Frog, Yoda, Big Bird, and many other timeless, world famous puppet sensations. The life of Jim Henson is the story of a singular, remarkable artist with a vision, drive, and passion to educate. Through captivating photography, quotes from the man himself, and focused, age-appropriate language, readers have the chance to learn this modern television success story and be motivated and inspired to explore their own artistic voice and vision.

Native American art encompasses a multitude of crafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits in native America. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants exist which showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day artists, who continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece.

The human brain is a powerful organ. Theres so much we dont know about how it works; what we do know is astounding. For example, information in your brain can move as fast as 265 miles (425 km) per hourfaster than a racecar! This truly entertaining and informative volume is full of fascinating facts about the human brain for the brain surgeons of tomorrow. Theyll learn how we know about the brain, what were trying to learn, and even the basics of neurosurgery, preparing them to be the scientists and doctors who will crack the mysteries of the human brain!

The story of Mohandas Gandhi is as topical, vital, and necessary a teaching opportunity today as it was when it was an integral part of current events and not a story in history. This volume, dedicated to passing on the story of Gandhi's words, work, and life to young readers, provides educators with an essential tool to teach social justice, human rights, and how to stand up for your convictions through age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts. This inspiring biography follows Gandhi's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most important activists of all time.

There are few books that tell Ellen Ochoa's life story in an accessible, captivating way with age-appropriate language for young readers. Finally, here's a book that explores her barrier-breaking work as an astronaut and science administrator in a way that gives perspective about her struggle as a woman and Hispanic person in the world of science. This book facilitates exploration of America's space program for early elementary readers, capturing readers through the story of one inspiring, remarkable life. Give science curricula a chance to excite, interest, and motivate readers to initiate a lifelong quest of learning by adding this book to your collection.

The right to peaceably assemble is one of the freedoms granted to Americans under the First Amendment. However, those peaceful protests sometimes erupt into violent riots. Both protests and riots have changed the course of American history, highlighting sources of unrest, inequality, and tension in the nation from its earliest days. Readers explore the fascinating history of these protests and riots, from the Whiskey Rebellion to the Women's March, through engaging main text featuring annotated historical and contemporary quotes. Details of these marches and demonstrations are made further memorable for readers through fact-filled sidebars, primary source images, maps, and a detailed timeline.

Today, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, can be recognized for the many movies and TV shows he's appeared in, but not too long ago he was better known for his wrestling skills. In this captivating volume, readers follow along with the star's journey and see how he successfully transitioned from athlete to actor. This high-interest biography includes colorful photographs paired with age-appropriate text, and is sure to engage readers of all ages.

"The night sky is a place of wonder for all young readers. Stars are of particular fascination, especially once they learn that the sun is a star! In this book, learners explore the gases and life cycle of a star. Incredible, colorful photographs straight from NASA's telescopes and probes bring each spread to life. Thought-provoking text answers the title's question with easy, accessible language while still igniting interest. This book is right at home in any collection!"--

If young readers think that the colonies are just a boring part of America's past, this book will surely change their minds. Each spread is packed with weird, funny, or insightful factoids about how the earliest European settlers came to this strange land and made a home. Vivid, full-color illustrations and photographs on every page add to the comprehension of the facts, while their captions pop even more history tidbits into this book. The fun content and accessible language is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.

Did you know that part of San Francisco was built on top of ships from all over the world that were abandoned during the Gold Rush? Even the most reluctant readers will love discovering history through these strange, awesome, and unbelievable tidbits about the hundreds of thousands of people who left their lives behind and trekked out to California to strike it rich. Incredible early photographs and vivid illustrations bring each factoid into sharp focus, while captions add extra information to each page.