Books by Susan E. Goodman
Choppers! (Step into Reading)
by Susan E. Goodman, Michael Doolittle
Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do things that other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about the many daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day. Chock full of exciting color photographs, too!
Susan E. Goodman is a writer and journalist. Michael Doolittle is a photographer and photo editor. Together they have collaborated on many children’s books, including beginning readers and the Ultimate Field Trip series. Susan lives in Boston; Michael lives in Connecticut.
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The Truth About Poop and Pee: All the Facts on the Ins and Outs of Bodily Functions
All the Facts on the Ins and Outs of Bodily Functions!
We call them waste products, but poop and pee are essential to our everyday lives. Did you know the chemicals in pee can be used to reduce city smog? Or that poop can fuel a trip to Mars? While we politely avoid the subject, amazing things are happening in digestive tracts all over the world, and you won’t believe some of the gross-but-true details! Kids (and adults too!) will be captivated by the astounding facts contained in this fascinating book with hilarious illustrations!
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Skyscraper
by Susan E. Goodman, Michael Doolittle, Lynn Curlee
IT ALL STARTS with a vision of a building so high it will catch the clouds. . . .
From that first vision, through the planning, digging, welding, fitting, and decorating, Skyscraper shows how a very tall building is constructed in a very narrow space. Author Susan Goodman and photographer Michael Doolittle spent several years documenting the building of a New York City skyscraper. They have distilled hundreds of photographs and hours of interviews and research into this lively and accessible book for construction fans of all ages.
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Skyscraper
by Susan E. Goodman, Michael Doolittle, Lynn Curlee
Did you know that it took ten million bricks to build the Empire State Building?
Did you know that residents of the John Hancock Center sometimes have to call down to the doorman to find out the weather on the streets below?
Did you know a building in Dubai is planned to be nearly one half mile high?
In Skyscraper, Lynn Curlee delves into one of man's endless fascinations -- building as high in the sky as possible.
From the the Empire State Building to the Chrysler Building, to the Sears and Hancock Towers, to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, to the World Trade Center, Curlee captures all the drama, excitement, and tragedy of man's attempt to reach ever closer to the clouds. Skyscraper details the history of these monuments to ambition, science, and curiosity, beginning with their origins at the Pyramid of Giza and the Eiffel Tower and then moving to New York (the skyscraper capital of the world), Chicago, Boston, and finally to the skyward expansion that is spreading across the globe.
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Skyscraper
by Susan E. Goodman, Michael Doolittle, Lynn Curlee
The stunning visual history of the rise of the skyscraper in the United States and around the world told with “dramatic paintings and lucid prose” (School Library Journal) from award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee—now with a new look!
Did you know that it took ten million bricks to build the Empire State Building? Or that residents of the John Hancock Center sometimes have to call down to the doorman to find out the weather on the streets below? Or that a building in Dubai is nearly one half-mile high?
First erected in Chicago and New York, skyscrapers can be found all over America and have been expanding skyward all over the globe. From the Empire State Building to the Chrysler Building, to the Sears and Hancock Towers, to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, to the former World Trade Center, this book captures all the drama, excitement, and tragedy of humanity’s attempt to reach ever closer to the clouds.
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Motorcycles! (Step into Reading)
WHETHER THEY'RE JUMPING barrels, zipping along the highway on a road trip, or tearing up the motocross track, motorcycles are the coolest things on two wheels! Choppers! authors Susan Goodman and Michael Doolittle show readers the many types of motorcycles there are, how they work, and some of the exciting jobs, competitions, and events that feature them. This actionpacked Step 3 reader is filled with vibrant color photographs!
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Monster Trucks! (Step into Reading)
Its tires are over five feet tall. It is as heavy as an elephant. And it can jump, race, and crush like a monster! It’s a monster truck!
Whether racing over ramps, plowing through mud, or crushing cars, monster trucks are the biggest and baddest trucks out there! The bestselling and award-winning team that brought you Choppers! and Motorcycles!, author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle, show readers how these beasts came to be, how they work, how they get ready for a show, and some of the exciting tricks that only monster trucks can do. This action-packed Step 3 Step into Reading beginning reader is filled with you-are-there color photographs!
Informative and fast-paced, this book is perfect for boys and girls who love everything on wheels!
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Trains! (Step into Reading)
A Step 3 reader introducing trains of all shapes and sizes doing what they do best: hauling freight, carrying passengers, and zooming at speeds close to 400 miles per hour! Readers will encounter the Jacobite—a Scottish train that plays the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. They will learn about the great steam locomotives that crossed the United States, joining east and west in 1869. And they will learn about the different technologies—steam, diesel, electric, and electromagnetic—that continue to make trains an important part of our modern world. Illustrated with full color and black & white photos.
Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
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Gee Whiz! It's all About Pee
The sequel to The Truth About Poop presents an abundance of fascinating information on pee throughout history, in the animal kingdom, and in science.
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Hazelle Boxberg (Brave Kids)
Texas Bound
Hazelle has been living in the Grace Home, an orphanage in New York City, for almost a year. Now she and several other children have been put on a train headed for Texas, where they will be placed with families that want children. But Hazelle isn't an orphan, and her new home isn't what she expected.
Will Hazelle find a place where she belongs?
Hazelle Boxberg was a real eleven-year-old girl who traveled to Texas on an orphan train in 1918. Her story is as exciting as any novel.
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On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through Time
by Susan E. Goodman, Lee Christiansen
On This Spot…
See buildings soar and traffic zoom, a kaleidoscope of color and movement. Now turn the page and time-travel back 175 years, where on the same spot carriages bumped and pigs raced across cobblestones. Turn again and go back 400 years to when a Lenape Indian trail crossed the spot. Now travel farther still, to when glaciers crept . . . dinosaurs preyed . . . a tropical sea teemed with ancient creatures . . . back 540 million years, when rock was all you could see.
What happened on this spot?What will happen next?Look out your window. What happened on that spot?
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Cora Frear
FIRE!
Cora loves riding through the wild prairie with her doctor father on his house calls. One day, they have a bigger adventure than they bargained for. Prairie Fire! Their old horses will never outrun the flames that are galloping right toward them!
What will Cora and Papa do to save their lives?
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Cora Frear was a real pioneer girl, growing up on the prairie at the end of the nineteenth century. Her true story is as exciting as any novel. And it is only the first adventure in the Brave Kids series. Coming next: the story of Robert Henry Hendershot, Civil War drummer boy.
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It's a Dog's Life: How Man's Best Friend Sees, Hears, and Smells the World
Have you ever wondered what your dog sees when he looks at a sunset? Or what she smells when she has her nose to the ground? And what IS your pooch trying to say when he looks at you with those big puppy eyes? With a thoroughly silly text and adorable illustrations, IT'S DOG'S LIFE answers those questions and a whole lot more. Covering everything from dog breeds to their evolution and behavior, this accessible nonfiction book is sure to satisfy even the most voracious fact hounds.
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How Do You Burp in Space?: And Other Tips Every Space Tourist Needs to Know
Space tourists, get ready for takeoff! This playful non-fiction travel guide to outer space will prepare you for your first intergalactic vacation.
Want to blast into orbit? Walk on the moon? Snag a glimpse of the Big Blue Marble (aka planet Earth) from afar? Well your time is coming! And when it does, you're going to need How Do You Burp in Space?
Discover all of the information you'll need to plan a stellar vacation:
-what to pack (hint: no bubble bath or juggling balls)
-what to expect from your accommodations (a sleeping bag attached to the wall)
-and what to do for fun (leapfrog on the moon!).
Grounded in the facts of space travel and the imminent future of space tourism, this guide book will answer any curious kid's questions about life in space, and inspire young adventurers to reach for the stars.
Buckle up for a trip that's out-of-this-world!
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See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House
The presidential elections are everywhere-in the media, in classrooms, in Iowa and New Hampshire! But do you really know how the whole confusing process works? Here is an opportunity not only to learn about the ever-elusive electoral college and how to recognize cockamamie campaign promises, but also to enjoy some of the funniest stories ever told about the birth of our great democracy (in other words, our fumbling founding forefathers).
See How They Run makes learning about the election process enlightening, enriching, and never boring! For the home, for the classroom, for kids and adults, this is the book every reader (and future voter) must have to understand our country's most important decision-making process.
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See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House
"It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process." - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author
A must-have for every future voter to understand the process of electing leaders (from the town dog catcher to the president) in the United States.
Elections are big news―in the media, in classrooms, in Iowa and New Hampshire! But do you really know how the whole process works? For the home, for the classroom, for kids and adults, for every future voter, this book explains our country's most important decision making process.
With fun, full-color illustrations and humorous commentary, this book offers a balanced, thorough introduction to the principles of the American electoral process, tackling:
-the founding of the republic
-how the electoral college works
-the formation of political parties, and the role of independent candidates
-the why and how of political campaigns
-what conventions and primary elections are for
-how media innovations become political game-changers
-examples and anecdotes from great campaigns all throughout our nation's history
-how kids can use their voices, even when they're too young to vote
And most importantly: Changes in our democracy start with the people, not politicians. Democracy is a conversation, and it's up to us to keep talking!
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The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
2017 Orbis Pictus Honor Book
2017 Jane Addams Peace Association Honor Book
2017 Teachers' Choice Pick, International Literacy Association
An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book of 2017
In 1847, an African American girl named Sarah Roberts attended school in Boston. One day she was told she could never come back. She didn't belong. The Otis School was for white children only.
The Roberts family fought this injustice and made history. Roberts v. City of Boston was the first case challenging our legal system to outlaw segregated schools. Sometimes even losing is a victory. They lost their case but Sarah's cause was won when people, black and white, stood together and said, No more. Now, right now, it is time for change!
With gorgeous art from award-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis, The First Step is an inspiring look at the first lawsuit to demand desegregation--long before the American Civil Rights movement, even before the Civil War.
Backmatter includes: An integration timeline, bios on key people in the book, list of resources, and author's note.
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