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Sir Isaac Newton: Isaac Newton was a scientific genius whose discoveries changed the way people thought about the world. Among his many accomplishments, he researched and proved universal principles about how gravity, force, and motion work and are related. Yet underneath Newton's public image as a genius was a man with real problems and failings—a complicated, sometimes unpleasant person whose interests and desires did not always match his legend. Read this biography to discover some of Newton's secrets and learn how his troubled boyhood shaped a great man who in some ways still remains unknown today. |
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Write Your Own Autobiography Take an eye-opening look at yourself - inside and out. Knowing yourself is important as you write your own autobiography. The writing process will help you explore and explain what you see inside yourself. And it may even change your life! Awards |
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Write Your Own Folktale Your imagination will be your bridge into the worldwide tradition of folktales. Long before stories were written down, storytellers spoke, sang, and chanted tales to delight listeners and teach children good behavior. Whether they cause laughter or tears, all folktales communicate values. This book will help you share your own wit and wisdom in a compelling way. Awards |
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Write Your Own Legend The bold and daring heroes of legends are probably based on real people. Their adventures, battles, and romances all have roots in history. Yet the many tales told and written about legendary figures frequently add magical, mysterious elements to their lives and deeds. You can venture into this exciting world, too. Awards |
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Write Your Own Biography Biographies take readers on journeys through the lives of other people. They may be famous people from the distant past or someone in your own family or community. This book is the key that will help you unlock and explain the mysteries of someone else's life. Examples from numerous books, along with tips from published authors, will help you along on this adventure of a lifetime. Awards |
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Write Your Own Myth For thousands of years, people around the world have sought answers to the great mysteries of life. How did the world begin? Why are there stars in the sky? What happens after death? Seeking answers, they told stories about gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, spirits and fantastic creatures. These stories became the heart of the world's many mythologies and religions. You, too, can write your own myth! This book will help you with brainstorming and writing activities to sharpen your skills. Tips from famous authors and numerous examples from their works will also aid you as you join the grand tradition of mythmaking. Awards |
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Write Your Own Tall Tale Tall tales are chock full of heroes whose impossible exploits often explain America's landscape. Their incredible adventures will leave you grinning. Some of the larger-than-life characters in these whoppers are based on real people, while others spring from the imaginations of writes just like you. Learn how to dig into your imagination to create stories as amazing as the Grand Canyon and as funny as a six-toed snake! This book will help you will write your own tall tale. It contains brainstorming and training activites to sharpen your writing skills and tips and examples from famous authors. Awards |
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Write Your Own Fairy Tale Fairy tales transport readers to magical places where good battles evil and heroic deeds are done. Fantastic creatures inhabit these fairy-tale worlds, where supernatural events happen during everyday life. Someone often lives happily ever after in these enchanting tales, but what makes the character happy can be surprising. This book contains brainstorming and training activities that will work like a charm to sharpen your writing skills. Advice from famous authors and examples from their work will help you cast a spell over readers as you write your own fairy tale. Awards |
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Millions of people each year visit the black granite Vietnam Veterans Memorial in |
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Amy Tan: Author and Storyteller Discover how world-famous author Amy Tan became a writer, triumphing over a sometimes difficult childhood. Learn the stories behind her award-winning, popular novels and picture books. Amy Tan’s works appeal to all ages as they touch upon universal experiences and emotions while describing Chinese and Chinese-American culture. Find out how this author lives life with zest, enthusiasm, and compassion as she continues to delight readers and listeners. |
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California Ranchos America's first cowboys were the vaqueros who worked on California and other Southwestern ranchos. Learn more about this way of life, which flourished between 1821 and 1848. Discover the dangers and delights that girls and boys, women and men experienced on the ranchos as, over time, three different countries claimed California. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs highlight events in this book. |
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Sarah Winnemucca: Scout, Activist, and Teacher Born into the Northern Paiute tribe, daring Sarah Winnemucca scouted during wartime and became a writer and spokesperson for her people. She spoke out against the mistreatment of Native Americans. On the Paiutes' behalf, she met with President Rutherford B. Hayes and lectured about her people's needs and way of life. She wrote a book about the Paiutes in 1883, and later opened an unusual school for Native American children. Sarah Winnemucca's personal strengths created a legacy that some Nothern Paiutes scorned, but which ultimately benefitted her people. Rare archival photographs and other materials illustrate the life story of this remarkable woman. Awards |
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The Arapaho and Their History Learn about dramatic events in the history of this Native American people. Read the words of men and women who influenced this people's past and now shape their future. Historical documents, illustrations, and contemporary photographs add further life to this book. Natalie's other books about Native American peoples in this "We the People" series are: The Chumash and Their History The Creek and Their History The Ojibwe and Their History The Powhatan and Their History The Wampanaog and Their History |
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Passover Special foods and an ancient story—why are they important during Passover? Discover the origins of this holiday and how it is celebrated around the world. Learn the symbolism and significance of common holiday traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Presidents' Day How did two holidays become one? Discover the origins of this holiday. Learn the symbolism and significance of common holiday traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Juneteenth Freedom—it's even sweeter on June 19th! Discover why this day is important in American history and how it became a holiday. Learn the symbolism and significance of its traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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