This book is a collection of Native American myths and legends that span cultures and geographic regions.
Vancouver, British Columbia, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is in western Canada. Glimpse the history, geography, and cultures of this vast land through photographs and a clear text. A table of contents and index are included.
The winter games began in France in 1924. This compelling examination of their start, the evolution of the games, and more are revealed in photographs and compelling text. It is current through the 2006 winter Olympic Games.
Figure skating has become a popular Winter Olympics sport. Meet well-known figure skaters from around the world in full color photographs and a readable but brief text.
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The essence of Homer's Iliad is captured by Sutcliff's rich language combined with dramatic watercolor illustrations.
This richly illustrated, clearly presented look at Greek mythology begins with the first children of Mother Earth, the Titans, to the end of the Greek gods and goddesses’ reign.
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Elegant illustrations decorate this free verse retelling of the young woman whose curiosity about the contents of a forbidden jar brought trouble into the world. A large format and limited text make this sophisticated telling more accessible.
Life is good for Jenna Bianchi. She's just started her second year of teaching English at Morrison High School, a job she loves. She has a pet parrot with attitude. And there's a handsome math teacher who wants to be more than just friends.
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Not only did Annette Kellerman learn to walk better when her father taught her how to swim, she learned to make waves!
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Thomas (aka Gib) Gilbert's aunt, Emily Dickinson, gave him a poem and a dead bee to share in school. Because no one understands it, Gib defends his aunt (who jokingly tells him to call her "uncle") and gets into a fight.