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Anacaona, Golden Flower: Golden Flower (The Royal Diaries)
by Edwidge DanticatThe New York Times–bestselling author and National Book Award finalist delivers a powerful Royal Diaries volume with the story of Haiti’s heroic queen.With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti’s beautiful queen Anacaona to life. Queen Anacaona was the wife of one of her island’s rulers, and a composer of songs and poems, making her popular among her people. Haiti was relatively quiet until the Spanish conquistadors discovered the island and began to settle there in 1492.The Spaniards treated the natives very cruelly, and when the natives revolted, the Spanish governor of Haiti ordered the arrests of several native nobles, including Anacaona, who was eventually captured and executed, to the horror of her people.“A gripping story that shows European invasion from a native Caribbean viewpoint . . . readers will connect with Danticat’s immediate, poetic language, Anacaona’s finely drawn growing pains, and the powerful, graphic story that adds a vital perspective to the literature about Columbus and European expansion in the Americas.” —Booklist“Explores the life of a proud, young Taíno woman as she grows into rulership, love, and motherhood . . . The arrival of Columbus’s explorers marks a major turning point in the novel, and Danticat shifts from a languid, poetic style to a tense, high gear that makes it difficult to put the book down.” —Historical Novel Society
Anaconda Adventure (S.W.I.T.C.H. #13)
by Ali SparkesJosh, Danny, and the mad scientist Petty Potts waltz over to the zoo and try out an awesome spray that turns them into anacondas! But when Petty wanders off, the twins soon realize that they are in danger of being put in a cage with the other anacondas. Which means, when the S.W.I.T.C.H. spray wears off and they turn back into boys, they will become a tasty snack for the snakes!
The Anasazi: The Ancient Builders
by Scott ForesmanThe Anasazi: The Ancient Builders, Reading 2011 English Language Learner Reader
Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess
by Carolyn MeyerA novel in diary form in which the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II describes the privileged life in her family up until the time of World War I and the tragic events that befell them.
Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914 (The Royal Diaries)
by Carolyn MeyerThirteen-year-old Anastasia is the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II, ruler of Russia. Anastasia is used to a life of luxury; her major concerns are how to get out of her detested schoolwork to play in the snow, go ice-skating, or have picnics. She wears diamonds and rubies, and every morning her mother tells her which matching outfit she and her three sisters shall wear that day. It's a fairy tale life -- until everything changes with the outbreak of war between Russia and Germany. As Russia enters WWI, hunger and poverty grows among the peasants, and soon they are not pleased with their ruler. While the czar is trying win a war and save their country, the country is turning on the royal family. When her father and the rest of the family are imprisoned by the Bolsheviks, suddenly Anastasia understands what this war is costing the people. In the pages of her diary, Anastasia chronicles the wealth and luxury of her royal days, as well as the fall from power, and her uncertain fate.
Anastasia Krupnik (An Anastasia Krupnik story)
by Lois LowryAnastasia's tenth year has some good things, like falling in love and really getting to know her grandmother, and some bad things, like finding out about an impending baby brother.
Anastasia Krupnik Stories
by Lois LowryThe first four books of Lois Lowry’s beloved series about precocious tween Anastasia Krupnik are collected in this ebook edition. Over the course of these stories, Anastasia deals with a new baby in the family, a move to the suburbs, a summer job, a difficult science project, and all the growing pains of adolescence. This set includes:Anastasia KrupnikAnastasia Again!Anastasia at Your ServiceAnastasia Off Her Rocker
Anastasia's Rain: Anastasia's Rain (Anastasia Pickering #1)
by Sheila KilpatrickIt&’s Anastasia Pickering&’s birthday and that means a dog is in the forecast!—as well as a lesson on patience and trust. Anastasia&’s Rain, a book of magical proportions, not only teaches children the value of a positive attitude and the virtue of patience, it also teaches the importance of listening to the guidance of one&’s fairy/inner wisdom. Children ages four to nine will marvel at the magical raindrops that appear each time Anastasia finds herself in a pickle, and they&’ll cheer her on as she resolves the problem by listening to the sage advice of Patience, her ponytail-riding fairy. This book, along with its beautiful artwork, is a teaching tool in values and life lessons that every parent will appreciate!
Anatomy of a Dragon (The World of Dragons)
by Matt DoedenWe might think we know what dragons look like. But not all dragons look the same. This book describes what makes each one special, the different parts of dragon bodies and how dragons breathe fire.
Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption
by Amie Jane LeavittDescribes volcanic eruptions, including their causes, prediction, and effects.
Anatomy of Lost Things
by Shawn K. StoutA laugh-through-your-tears middle grade novel about what it&’s like to lose something precious. For fans of the Three Rancheros series by Kate DiCamillo.A necklace. A bugle. A lion statue. What do they have to do with each other? Absolutely nothing unless you&’re Tildy, Leon, or Nell. These items matter an awful lot to them. Not because of what they are, but what—and who—they represent.Anatomy of Lost Things shares the crisscrossing stories of Tildy, Leon, and Nell, of the impossible losses they&’ve each recently faced, and the unexpected histories of their prized objects. Written with heartbreaking honesty and humor, this novel unfolds in the tender space that exists between staggering loss and the start of recovery, and it finds plenty of hope and laughter waiting there.
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
by Cynthia Leitich SmithEdited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog).They are the heroes of their own stories.Featuring stories and poems by:Joseph Bruchac Art CoulsonChristine DayEric GansworthCarole LindstromDawn QuigleyRebecca RoanhorseDavid A. RobertsonAndrea L. RogersKim RogersCynthia Leitich SmithMonique Gray SmithTraci Sorell, Tim TingleErika T. WurthBrian YoungIn partnership with We Need Diverse Books
Ancient Aliens (Aliens Ser.)
by Meg GaertnerSome people believe aliens visted Earh during the age of the dinosaurs. Did aliens have anything to do with their extinction? Have aliens left other signs on Earth throughout history? Learn more to find out!
Ancient Aztec Culture (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Series)
by Emily Jankowski MahoneyThe ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. <p><p>Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to reflect social studies curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this unique culture. <p><p>Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the Aztec people really perform human sacrifices? Readers will find out when they explore the incredible world of ancient Aztec culture.
Ancient Aztec Daily Life (Spotlight On The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations Ser.)
by Heather Moore NiverThe ancient Aztec people didn’t have grocery stores or shopping malls. How did they get their food? What was their clothing like? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the lives of the ancient Aztec people. The detailed main text provides an informative look at Aztec daily life, allowing readers to compare their life in the present to life as a member of the Aztec civilization. Full-color photographs and historical images accompany the text, helping readers visualize these essential social studies curriculum topics. Readers gain additional information from carefully chosen primary sources.
The Ancient Aztec Economy (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Series)
by Barbara M. LindeWhen most people think of the word "economy," they think of stock markets and modern banks. However, even ancient civilizations had their own economies. Readers discover fun and fascinating facts about the ancient Aztec economy through informative text designed to support social studies curricula. Detailed photographs and historical images, such as primary sources, are included to enhance the text and keep readers engaged as they learn. <p><p>Economics and history come together in an amazing way to ensure readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Aztec economy.
Ancient Aztec Technology (Spotlight On The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations Ser.)
by Emily Jankowski MahoneyTechnology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today. Colorful photographs and historical images bring readers into the world of the ancient Aztec people. Primary sources are also included to enhance readers’ learning experience. What did the Aztec people use to make their tools and weapons? Readers will have fun finding out.
The Ancient Celtic Festivals: and How We Celebrate Them Today
by Clare Walker Leslie Frank E. GeraceTravel 2,500 years back in time to find out where many of our modern holiday traditions originated. • Charming full-color ink and watercolor illustrations throughout. • This valuable resource for teachers and parents uses hands-on activities, natural science facts, and observations to explore the concepts of measuring time, making calendars, and marking seasonal celebrations. • Shows how our popular holiday traditions are rooted in nature, beginning as the seasonal festivals of an ancient society. Children love holiday celebrations but most don't know why they wear masks on Halloween or watch for the groundhog on February 2. Now they can discover that many of our modern traditions started with the festivals of the ancient Celts. The Celts were farming people, so their festivals marked the important events of the agricultural year. Imbolc, in very early spring, celebrated the birth of new lambs, while Samhain, in late fall, celebrated the end of the growing season and the beginning of winter. If we look at our modern calendar, we'll find Groundhog Day falling where Imbolc did, Halloween where the Celts celebrated Samhain, and a host of other holiday correspondences. That's because descendants of the Celts were among the first Europeans to settle in the New World, bringing their holiday traditions with them. In a world of electric lights and store-bought foods, The Ancient Celtic Festivals can help children make the connections to nature that their ancestors did. Whimsically illustrated activity pages invite them to bake a harvest corn bread, stage a spring festival, or warm up the cold depths of winter with hot spiced cider. Teachers, librarians, parents, and children alike will welcome this book as a fun-filled resource.
Ancient China
by Arthur CotterellThe book is on Ancient China-the world's oldest empire,elaborating on its 3000 years of splendid history with its rich art, architecture, culture, and people
Ancient Cities and Civilizations (Travel to...)
by DulingTake a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to… Ancient Cities and Civilizations!Part of the Travel to… Children’s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more.World History Book Features:Before- and after-reading activitiesExtension activityGlossaryAbout Rourke Educational Media:We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: DISCOVER Ancient China
by Barbara BrannonRead about ancient Chinese life and the people of ancient China.
Ancient Egypt
by Penelope ArlonA new generation of reference books for kids used to surfing and swiping! This book is packed with exclusive photos so that kids can see ancient Egypt like never before! The images are accompanied by time lines, step-by-steps, and cross-section graphics for original and startling insights into pharaohs, mummy making, and pyramids. Most of all, the book encourages children to think for themselves: Was King Tut murdered, or did he die of natural causes? Can you decode hieroglyphics and read the Book of the Dead?
Ancient Egypt
by James BaikieThe author takes us through the land of Ancient Egypt, including glimpses of its people, their architecture, their trade, their culture etc.
Ancient Egypt (Excavating The Past)
by Jackie GaffBuildings, mummies, beads, pots, and bones... <P><P>Excavating the Past explores history's great civilizations through fascinating archaeological finds, Looking at excavations of historical sites and the wonderful objects uncovered, these books bring to life the excitement of archaeological discoveries. <P><P>The Egyptian civilization grew to become one of the greatest of all the ancient cultures. Around 5000 B.C.E., a complex society with advanced architecture, religious beliefs, and arts and crafts developed around the Nile River in North Africa. <P><P>The buildings and artifacts left behind have provided archaeologists with spectacular finds that reveal much about life in ancient Egypt. Book jacket.