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Books published by publisher Momentum

  • Escaping Alcatraz

    Christine Evans

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from Alcatraz. This notorious island prison was home to hundreds of inmates, dozens of whom risked their lives to escape captivity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
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  • The Amazing Social Lives of African Elephants

    Samantha Bell

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Gives readers an up-close look at the incredible social behavior of African elephants. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
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  • Silento: Breakout Rapper

    Alisha Gabriel

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Bring readers along to witness breakout rapper Silento's rise to fame. Silento is the star behind the viral dance craze 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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  • Life With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    James Bow

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how medications, physical therapy, and other treatments help people manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author.
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  • Italian Immigrants: In Their Shoes

    Tyler Omoth

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Italian immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.
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  • The Incredible Migration of Monarch Butterflies

    Nancy Furstinger

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
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  • The September 11 Attacks Transform America

    Whitney Sanderson

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers a captivating look into the most devastating terrorist attack in America's history. Learn about the survivors and first responders involved and how the United States responded to this tragedy. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.
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  • Eyewitness to the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs

    Jill Roesler

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the perspectives of American and Japanese leaders, scientists, U.S. Army officials, and Japanese citizens. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
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  • Escaping a Pow Camp

    Jacque Summers

    Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from prisoner of war camps. From the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, these soldiers who were captured behind enemy lines had to use their courage and wits to escape. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
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  • Betty Ford: Women's Rights and Health Advocate

    Alyssa Krekelberg

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Betty Ford and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged women to look after their health and how she fought for equal rights. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • The Mars Rovers

    Patricia Hutchison

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Mars rovers, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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  • On the Hunt With Hyenas

    Jody Jensen Shaffer

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how hyenas hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author.
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