"Follow the bad boys of rock and roll from their beginnings in London to their unparalleled success around the world. Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones o ..."
"Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist. When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican American family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. His public-relations approach to unionism and aggressive but nonviolent tactics made the farm workers' struggle a moral cause with nationwide support. Along with Dolores Huerta, he cofounded the Nation ..."
"From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21 she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending hel ..."
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally ..."
The Southwest (A True Book: The U.S. Regions) by DanaMeachenRau Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2012 by Childrens Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-531-28328-8, ISBN: 0-531-28328-3
"From the Grand Canyon to the Gulf Coast, the Southwest contains some of the most striking geography in the United States.A True Book: U.S Regions series allows readers to experience what makes each of America's regions distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each regions' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a ..."
"Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today.Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war from the Chinese. After the defeat of t ..."
Card Games (Games Around the World) by DanaMeachenRau, Jaime Martens Library, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Compass Point Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7565-0675-9, ISBN: 0-7565-0675-1
"Presents the history and the basics of different card games, with a description of what cards make up a deck, instructions on playing games such as solitaire and go fish, and a section on how to build a card house."
"A scarecrow is too friendly to do the job for which it was made."
The Midwest (A True Book: The U.S. Regions) by DanaMeachenRau Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2012 by Childrens Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-531-28325-7, ISBN: 0-531-28325-9
"The Midwest is known for its wide-open plains and farmland that stretches as far as the eye can see.A True Book: U.S Regions series allows readers to experience what makes each of America's regions distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each regions' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource secti ..."
A Star in My Orange Looking for Nature's Shapes by DanaMeachenRau Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by First Avenue Editions ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-5992-4, ISBN: 0-8225-5992-7
"Have you ever seen a star in an orange? Or branches in a feather? Or the swirl of a wave? Or little shapes on a fish's scales? Look closely at the shapes you'll discover in this book. Then look closely at the world around you. Peek in your garden. Visit the seashore. Take a walk in the woods. You can find nature's shapes almost everywhere you look."
Simple Machines (True Books) by DanaMeachenRau Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2011 by Childrens Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-531-26586-4, ISBN: 0-531-26586-2
"A True Book—Physical Science Whether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now you can delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more with these titles that are perfect for the budding scientist in you."
Go, Critter, Go! Spin, Spider, Spin! Go, Critter, Go! by DanaMeachenRau 23 Pages, Published 2007 by Marshall Cavendish Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-2653-0, ISBN: 0-7614-2653-1
""Describes characteristics and behaviors of spiders"--Provided by publisher."
Crusading Peace Christendom, the Muslim World, and Western Political Order by DanaMeachenRau, Tomaž Mastnak Library, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Compass Point Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7565-0200-3, ISBN: 0-7565-0200-4
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Look Down Low (Compass Point Early Readers) by DanaMeachenRau, Bernard Adnet Library, 24 Pages, Published 2002 by Compass Point Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7565-0173-0, ISBN: 0-7565-0173-3
"Look down low and crawl around, to see things hiding on the ground."
Harry Houdini Master Magician (Book Report Biographies) by DanaMeachenRau 110 Pages, Published 2001 by Franklin Watts ISBN-13: 978-0-531-11599-2, ISBN: 0-531-11599-2
"Describes the career and accomplishments of the magician and escape artist who changed the field of stage magic and investigated the claims of spiritualism."
"FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today. Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war ..."
Recipes from Mexico (Ignite: Global Cookery) by DanaMeachenRau Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by Raintree ISBN-13: 978-1-4062-7387-8, ISBN: 1-4062-7387-2
"Recipes from Mexico includes a variety of recipes for each meal of the day. Information on how to read a recipe, safety in the kitchen, and daily nutritional requirements are also included. Quick tips and variations as well as considerations for dietary restrictions round out each recipe."
"Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major industry in the American South, and Stowe worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves head north towards freedom. The publication of her book, "Uncle Tom s Cabin, "a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book s emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured th ..."