Rembrandt's art is easily recognized by his masterful use of light and darkness. But why would Rembrandt choose to paint objects in such a way? Titus learned a lot about his father from what he pain
God and Caesar is a critical analysis of the dangers of one minority wing of one religion subverting the political system to its beliefs to ensure political power. In his essay, Senator Hart outlines
Written especially for people who live in apartments, condominiums or townhouses and units with balconies, this book guides gardeners through the important considerations of growing plants in these sp
A beautiful combination of photographs, drawings, and text illustrates the life cycle of sandstone in the landscape of the desert Southwest. Written for readers age four and up, this unique book feat
This beautifully rendered collection of folktales embraces human diversity while pointing out the threads of commonality among a multitude of cultures.
Do goldfish hide? Are kittens left-handed? Do anolis lizards prefer mealworms or crickets?These and many other questions will be answered when students use the behavioral experiments found in this inn
Nature writer Mary Taylor Young's latest field guide will help you discover and learn more about Colorado's native reptiles and amphibians. Covering seventy-two species of turtles, toads, salamanders,
“With full-color illustrations, maps, and lively descriptions, Wallace, a natural science educator and illustrator, makes it easy and fun for families to explore various ecosystems.”—The Salt Lake Tri
Delightful full-color illustrations and lively descriptions help to identify wetland types (swamp, marsh, or pond), plants, and animals, in a fun exploration of one of the most interesting eco-systems
Baron examines the history of American entrepreneurship in the steel, automobile, electronics, and computer industries. Each industry is explored by itself as well as through the life of one "pioneer"
This group of 16 essays, conceived as a dialogue between the two authors, goes beyond merely delineating the history of Indian education or suggesting recommendations for its improvement. Though both
A color field guide to America's deserts, with watercolor illustrations and descriptions of the plants and animals that inhabit the different desert regions.
Some were warriors. Some were lawyers, some historians, some moved by an inner passion so great that they appeared to move against kingly power like moths to the flame, risking, and often giving, thei
A parable tells of a writer and a landscape painter, driven by personal experiences of near-death and loss, who explore the Catskill Mountains and experience nature through their mediums in an attempt
This narrative goes beyond a mere chronicling of miles traveled, of deep-winter hardships, of whitewater challenges and wildlife confrontations. Paralleling the day-by-day account of their wilderness
Collecting bugs provides children and teenagers an avenue to discover the diversity and beauty of nature as well as the methodology of science. Many local organizations, such as 4-H clubs, hold displa
During his twenty-five years of canoeing in the wild, Jerry Apps has experienced it allwicked thunderstorms, inquisitive bears, swamping a canoe, night skies filled with more stars than imagina
A wonderful collection of Mexican folktales, enhanced with robust illustrations by a Caldecott award-winning artist, is filled with insight and wisdom that recaptures the legends of the great tribes o
“An invaluable resource.”—William Sears, MDThe premature birth of a baby is both a medical and family crisis. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, parents will find compassionate support, pra
Using the tension between evolutionists and creationists in Kansas in the late 1990s as a focal point, Deloria takes Western science and religion to task, providing a critical assessment of the flaws
In this small (7x8) book, Seattle-based artist Thom Ross presents his paintings of the saga of Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, which he regards as a motherlode of inspiration for image
Readers will learn about the relationships between people and the gardens of Earth, seed preservation, Native diets and meals, natural pest control, and the importance of the Circle of Life.
Provides an assortment of information on nature including how to determine wind speed, the order in which trees change color in fall, what different sunset colors mean, and more
The history of water development . . . offers a particularly fine post for observing the astonishing and implausible workings of historical change and, in response, for cultivating an appropriate leve
