Markham sees as the principal sign of our time the striving of men and women all over the world for a better life. He deals with the question of how one can tell mass striving that is evil from that w
Sounds of the Past - books that bring history to life. In this series, stunning diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds perfectly capture the atmosphere of each age.
Hot on the heels of the widely popular Sounds of the Wild series comes Sounds of the Past, bringing history to life with stunningly detailed diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds.
Enormous and fierce, these little-known predators from prehistoric times rival the mightiest of the dinosaurs!Kids who are obsessed with animals, savage ones in particular, are going to love reading about these impressive ancient giants. Mega-Predators of the Past is an entertaining and informative look at some of the prehistoric creatures who have not―until now―had their day in the spotlight. Instead of featuring the usual suspects like T. rex, this book will introduce young readers to some of the lesser-known but equally oversized and ferocious predators from the distant past, such as the griffenfly, the giant ripper lizard, and the terror bird. Melissa Stewart, a Sibert honoree and the award-winning author of more than 180 science books for children, is passionate about sharing the wonders of nature and devoted to producing children’s nonfiction books that bring science to life. Enhanced by lively illustrations from Howard Gray, this book illustrates her vision perfectly: a friendly
Leaving her successful job after the unexpected death of her famous father, photojournalist Serena Stone risks her life to save a former lover and discovers an archive of her late father's work in war
"Phonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Life in the Past; Phonics Skills: short i,
What is it like to be an archaeologist and to "do" archaeology? Through whimsical watercolors, drawings, fascinating marginalia, and humorous anecdotes, Naomi F. Miller illustrates the life of a field
In Waiting for the Past, Les Murray employs his molten sense of language to renew and transform our experience of the world. In quicksilver verse, he conjures his rural past, the life of the poor dair
Over the past two decades, North Americans have become increasingly interested in understanding and reclaiming the rites that mark significant life passages. In the absence of meaningful rites of pass
William O'Rourke's singular view of American life over the past 40 years shines forth in these short essays on subjects personal, political, and literary, which reveal a man of keen intellect and wide
The amazing, haunting Shiver trilogy is complete!shiverSam's not just a normal boy - he has a secret. During the summer he walks and talks as a human, but when the cold comes, he runs with his pack as a wolf. Grace has spent years watching the wolves in the woods behind her house - but never dreamed that she would fall in love with one of them. Now that they've found each other, the clock ticks down on what could be Grace and Sam's only summer together.lingerCan Grace and Sam last? Each will have to fight to stay together - whether it means a reckoning with his werewolf past for Sam, or for Grace, facing a future that is less and less certain. Enter Cole, a new wolf who is wrestling with his own demons, embracing the life of a wolf while denying the ties of being human. For Grace, Sam, and Cole, life is harrowing and euphoric, enticing and alarming. As their world falls apart, love is what lingers. But can it be enough?
The most important issue in a gay man’s life is not “coming out,” but coming to terms with the invalidating past. Despite the progress made in recent years, many gay men still wonder, “Are we better o
Trade is the economic life blood of any society. For the past two decades, much of America's productive base has been transferred offshore, mostly to Asia. But America's trade as well as budget defici
How deeply can the past be buried?By all appearances, the Cavanaughs of West Palm have an ideal marriage and family life - the perfect home with few complications.But castles built on sand are eventua
In 1961, while mapping rock exposures along the Colville River in Alaska, an oil company geologist would unknowingly find the evidence for a startling discovery. Long before the North Slope of Alaska
This beautiful volume introduces the incredible animals that populated the planet before the Age of the Dinosaurs. Readers voyage to a time, beginning about 370 million years ago, when the first four-
Praise for the first edition:"A gift to serious dinosaur enthusiasts" —Science "The amount of information in [these] pages is amazing. This book should be on the shelves of dinosaur freaks as well as
For the past twenty years, Stuart Wilson and Joanna Prentis have been explored the early Essene community, the life of Jesus, and the power of the teachings of Mary Magdalene through the use of past l
The things we love are the things that last... Which people touched your life most deeply? In what way do those memories define you today? Which positive pieces of your past have you carried with yo