Books with author Sara Gilbert

MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education's popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of MTV, the music video channel founded in 1981, which is one of cable television's leading entertainment channels today.

The World Series is the biggest stage in baseball, and World Series Champions gives young readers a ticket to the "Fall Classic"! This series—the latest in Creative Education's tradition of stellar sports publishing—celebrates the highlights and stars of 16 Major League Baseball teams that have batted, slid, and thrown their way to championship glory. The text simply but efficiently narrates each team's history, while exciting photos of historical and contemporary greats help introduce baseball immortals.

No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and excitement of NFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised and updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments of all 32 NFL teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans. Brilliant photos capture all of the game's hard-hitting energy, while "Sideline Stories" and "Meet the Team" panels present fascinating anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.

Journeying back through time, Dinosaur Days acquaints readers with eight creatures of the Mesozoic era. Using age-appropriate language, this new series will whet young paleontologists' appetites as it uncovers when and where important fossils have been found as well as what these fossilized remains have revealed about the dinosaur's lifestyle, including how its physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size. Supports the Next Generation Science Standards. This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Brachiosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

From the long-necked Apatosaurus to the fleet-footed Velociraptor, the age of dinosaurs was filled with spectacularly diverse life forms. This new series invites readers on fascinating paleontological expeditions, opening each book with the moment of the prehistoric creature's discovery and concluding with what scientists know about it today. Illustrations and historical photographs give dinosaur enthusiasts a visually complete picture of each animal's appearance and surroundings.