"For anyone aiming to improve their skill as a writer, a new approach to establishing robust writing practices inside and outside the classroom"-- Provided by publisher.

"You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved...

"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...

"Horse lovers already know the thrill of mounting up and seeing the sights from the back of a horse. This bok helps you learn more about this sport so that you can give it a try, too! Riding a horse is a great way to explore new trials and vistas, plus it's fun to create a relationship with such a huge animal! Inside, learn how to find the right horse for ou, how to choose the best gear (called "tack") you need, and abotu all the ways you can ride!"--Page...

The famous story of the romance of John Smith and Pocahontas has been written about in novels and children’s books, dramatized in plays and animated films and immortalized through famous paintings. According to historians, though, the tale could be completely untrue. According to a passage in John Smith’s diary, he was captured and taken to meet Chief Powhatan at Werowocomoco, the main village of the tribal nation. As the natives were about...

Teaches counting by using colorful photographs and a number line young readers can follow by themselves or with help.

"Book introduces the reader to stars"-- Provided by publisher.

"A wonderfully informative, exuberant, and entertaining book--part sports history, part personal history--that explores America's romance with baseball through one "perfect game" and the drama of pitching. In Off Speed, Terry McDermott weaves the fascinating story of baseball's 150-year hunt for the perfect pitch. Using the framework of a single game (9 chapters, 9 innings, 9 pitches), he explores the history of every type of pitch, combining the...

A collection of 14 essays which records the cruelties of racism, celebrates the strength and pride of Black America, and explores the paradoxical "double consciousness" of African-American life. W.E.B. Du Bois was the foremost black intellectual of his time. The Souls of Black Folk (1903), his most influential work, is a collection of fourteen beautifully written essays, by turns lyrical, historical, and autobiographical. Here, Du Bois records the...

From the Publisher: In this path breaking work, now with a new introduction, Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky show that, contrary to the usual image of the news media as cantankerous, obstinate, and ubiquitous in their search for truth and defense of justice, in their actual practice they defend the economic, social, and political agendas of the privileged groups that dominate domestic society, the state, and the global order. Based on a series...