In June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and hearts are raw. Tears fl ...

Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11th attacks from a young Maasai, who was in New York on that day, decide to present the American people with fourteen sacred cows as a healing gift.;Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11th attacks from a young Maasai, who was in New York on that day, decide to present the American people with fourteen sac ...

This illustrated alphabet book is for a general audience covering many important people, rituals, and traditions such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah, King David, Israel, Klezmer Music, Passover, Tikkun Olam, and many more. Text from A to Z includes simple poetry for younger readers and detailed expository text for older readers.Presents an alphabet book that covers such important Jewish people, rituals, a ...

Featuring detailed maps and illustrations, the sequel to Young Abe Lincoln: The Frontier Days, 1809-1837 follows Lincoln from the Illinois legislature to the presidency and explores the causes of the Civil War. Reprint.Now with an updated paperback cover, Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington paints a vivid picture of the Springfield, IL years, when Abe met and married a pretty Kentucky woman, and made h ...

Three works which are examples of the finest work ever produced ab out the darker, more violent, "gothic" side of the rural South.Describes what amphibians look like, where they live, what they eat, and provides illustrations of amphibians including the tiger salamander, the wood frog, and the bullfrog.About Amphibians (PB)

Young readers will love this first glimpse into the creepy, crawly, complex world of spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks in this latest title in the About… series.Author Cathryn Sill explains in easy-to-understand language what arachnids are, how they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce. Wildlife painter John Sills' detailed realistic illustrations reflect the diversity of the arachnid ...

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various crustaceans, including the lobster, crab, and shrimp.A beginner’s guide to the world of frogs, toads, salamanders, and other animals that spend part of their lives in the water and part on land.

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of hummingbirds. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of hummingbirds. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides options that wi ...

A beginner’s guide to the world of fish explains the basic characteristics that all fish share, while offering a look into the wide variety of animals that fall into this diverse category.Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various insects, including the beetle, moth, and cockroach.

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of mammals. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of mammals and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides option ...

A beginner’s guide to what wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance among Earth's environments.Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various marsupials. The afterword provides futher information about the illustrations.Uses simple text and full-page color paintings to introduce seventeen marsupials and describes the ...

Introduces mollusks, discussing what they look like, how they move, what they eat, and where they live, while illustrations reflect the vast diversity of the mollusk population.A beginner’s guide to the basic characteristics that all insects share, while offering a close look at a few of the many animals in this diverse category.

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of parrots. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of parrots and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides option ...

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of penguins. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of penguins and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides opti ...

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of raptors. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of raptors. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides options that will keep re ...

Provides a simple introduction to reptiles through sparse text and detailed illustrations.

A visual portrait of the Wright brothers discusses their family life, innovations, and world-changing achievements.This is the inspiring photobiography of Wilbur and Orville Wright, whose determination and curiosity led them to create the first working airplane. The newest edition adds common core-aligned critical thinking activities for even further learning in the classroom or at home. Packed wi ...