Nat Love

Surveys the life of Nat Love, African American cowboy, renowned for his riding, roping, and sharpshooting.

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Los poetas que aparecen cuando el reciente fin de siglo suelen jugar con los crepúsculos y con Emily Dickinson. María Elena Hernández Caballero asombra con misteriosos diálogos postreros desde su primer libro. Siempre se está yendo. Esa es la esencial característica órfica que transmite. Una urgente intranquilidad, a la expectativa siempre, señala que el mundo es una esfera que Dios hace bailar sobre un pingüino ebrio. Y el lector de inmediato busca la matriz. La encuentra y se le pierde una y otra vez, uno y otro poema, entre derrotas y ramas rotas. Es un payaso que observa las...

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...

"With vivid photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. In this book, children learn how people spend money on goods and services around the world."