De Medeiros, Michael

Provides an overview of the NBA Finals, with information on the history, top basketball players, rules, and greatest moments.

Presents a short study of chaparrals, covering where they are located, plants and wildlife, and more.

"Presents information on simple machines with a focus on screws. Explains what a screw is, how screws work, and includes examples of past and present uses. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

An exploration of screws, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more.

"Provides an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that have defined one of the world's best-known people, Barack Obama. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--.

Photographs, charts, and text introduce young readers to the basics of mountain biking; and offers advice on proper equipment and clothing, safety measures, and various mountain biking levels.

Describe chaparrals, covering where they are found, climates, features, plants, animals, and more.

Profiles the life and career of basketball player Steve Nash, discussing his childhood, influences, achievements, success in the NBA, and other related topics, and including a time line, tips for writing a biography, and Web sites.

Simple text and photographs provide information about common sense, discussing what it is, how a brain turns thoughts into actions, making choices, and instincts.