Books with author Miriam Aronin

In 2011, scientists studying mammals in southern Florida announced a shocking discovery. In just a few years, the number of bobcats, raccoons, opossums, and other animals in the area had dropped sharply. The scientists soon figured out what was causing the mammals to disappear—Burmese pythons. Since their arrival from Asia in the 1990s, the deadly snakes were wreaking havoc on the wildlife in the Everglades. The giant reptiles, some more than 20 feet in length and weighing more than 200 pounds, are able to kill and swallow creatures as large as deer and alligators! In Florida's Burmese Pythons: Squeezing the Everglades, students will learn all about these dangerous snakes. The fascinating account describes how Burmese pythons first arrived in Florida from Asia as pets, how they may have made their way into the wild, and how expert snake hunters are helping scientists control their population today. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the dramatic details. Written in narrative format, this series is sure to keep young readers engaged.

In June 2015, the California Highway Patrol received an urgent call for help. A 17-year-old boy had fallen down a steep waterfall while hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Highway patrol officers raced to the scene in a rescue helicopter. The terrain was too rugged for the chopper to land, so the pilot hovered near the waterfall while the flight crew hoisted the injured boy to safety, saving his life. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn about how these skilled police responders stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations in which people or animals are lost or in danger. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to see how these everyday heroes train for a wide variety of emergency rescues, so that they are ready to help day or night.

In the spring of 1843, nearly one thousand people gathered in Independence, Missouri. They came from all over the eastern United States, and many had to sell most of their possessions to afford the trip. Yet their journey was just beginning. The group set out for Oregon Country, a four- to six-month trek across plains, mountains, valleys, and rivers. Not everyone survived the difficult trip. Still, before the end of the 1800s, many more wagon trains would travel the Oregon Trail to reach what became the western United States. So why were Americans moving west? What hardships would they face on the journey? And who blazed the Oregon Trail? Discover the facts about this important trail west and how it affected U.S. history.

In 1944, Americans were fighting in World War II. As a general, Dwight D. Eisenhower planned a huge attack and helped win the war. How did Eisenhower’s experience in the military shape his two terms as president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Eisenhower’s early life, his achievements as president, and the many ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

Experience first hand some of the world's most destructive disasters through the eyes of the people who survived them--combining scientific explanations of the disasters along with gripping narrative descriptions, readers will learn how these survivors lived to tell their stories; each book also discusses advances in disaster prevention and safety procedures.

In the spring of 1843, nearly one thousand people gathered in Independence, Missouri. They came from all over the eastern United States, and many had to sell most of their possessions to afford the trip. Yet their journey was just beginning. The group set out for Oregon Country, a four- to six-month trek across plains, mountains, valleys, and rivers. Not everyone survived the difficult trip. Still, before the end of the 1800s, many more wagon trains would travel the Oregon Trail to reach what became the western United States. So why were Americans moving west? What hardships would they face on the journey? And who blazed the Oregon Trail? Discover the facts about this important trail west and how it affected U.S. history.

In Today's Air Force Heroes, kids will meet real-life airmen and women who have displayed incredible courage in the face of danger as they served their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Readers will meet heroes like Earl Covel, a Staff Sergeant who risked his own life during a battle in Iraq in order to protect his 19-man team. With his unit under attack and pinned down in a house, Sergeant Covel raced to an exposed rooftop to direct U.S. fighter jets sent to the scene to help. He remained on the roof, under intense enemy fire, for 36 hours. Thanks to his selfless act, his team remained safe and the Americans won the battle. This is just one of the many acts of courage recounted in this riveting look at our nation's military heroes. Written in a narrative format, Today's Air Force Heroes will keep kids turning the pages as they read about individual soldiers who've shown uncommon courage in the face of great danger. Large action photos, fact boxes, and maps enrich these true stories of bravery and valor.

When Woodrow Wilson became president in 1913, the United States was a very different country from the one it is today. Women did not have the right to vote, and many children worked long hours in unsafe factories and mines. Wilson wanted to change things and work to help people who had few rights. In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Wilson’s early life, his achievements as president, and the many ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.