Joanne Mattern

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about Earth, weather, and the environment...

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German Baroque composer and musician. Admired for his intricate and expressive compositions, he crafted masterpieces such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Mass in B Minor. Bach's legacy endures as one of the greatest composers of all time, influencing generations with his exceptional contributions to classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers...

Florence Price (1887–1953), an American composer and pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African American woman to gain recognition in classical music. Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings...

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions. Notable works include Messiah and Water Music. Handel's profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect...

Dak Prescott always worked hard. Although his family did not have much money, his mother taught him to keep trying and reach for his dreams. Dak's biggest dream was to play for the Dallas Cowboys. All through high school and college, Dak worked to make his dream come true. When he finally got the chance, Dak faced many challenges before he could rise to the top. Through it all, Dak showed that he is truly a champion!

Ezekiel Elliott always dreamed of being a football player. His parents were both star athletes, and they expected a lot from Ezekiel. He delivered in style, becoming a three-sport star in high school and going on to an amazing college career on the football field. But the best was yet to come for Ezekiel when he was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys as their starting running back. Follow the ups and downs of Ezekiel's life on and off the field in this...

Likes living in trees or on the ground? Herbivore or omnivore. Is it a porcupine or a hedgehog? Readers will learn how these adorable spiky mammals are alike and how they differ.

In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Milky Way bars and M&M's makers, Frank Mars and Forrest Mars Sr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude family, beginning with Frank's childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Students can follow his success story from making candy with his mother as a boy to his establishment of the Mar-O-Bar Company. Forrest Sr.'s childhood is also highlighted, from his childhood in Canada and college experience...

Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as John Muir. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Muir's childhood in Scotland, his early love of nature, his education in Wisconsin, and the extensive travels that led him to California, where he established that Yosemite Valley was created by glaciers. Readers will discover Muir's influential friendships with conservationist John Burroughs, naturalist...

Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating Spanish-translated biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. The intriguing facts, easy to read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessible glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened...