Olga Baumert
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to "America the Beautiful" on a summer evening after a stirring visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. But the story behind the song begins with Katharine herself, who grew up with memories of the country divided by the Civil War and pushed beyond conventional expectations of women to become an acclaimed writer, scholar, suffragist, and reformer. Katharine believed in the power of words to make a difference, and in...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"When Tania was six years old, she and her parents fled Ukraine during World War II. For years they were refugees in Europe, displaced and without permanent residence. Finally, they found safe housing in a refugee camp, but what about home? Day by day, they stitched together new lives, but it wasn't until a memory of Tania's babushka and her beloved sunflowers that the family at last began to rebuild a sense of home. This true account about debut...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Curl up and discover folk tales, legends, and myths from wintry landscapes in this beautifully illustrated anthology for children. Featuring stories of Norse gods, hibernating bears, Christmas feasts, and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. This is a collection to read when the weather turns cold and the nights draw in.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing crew and passengers, from burly sailors to pilgrims, servants, orphaned children, and animals. Discover who the pilgrims were and why they chose to risk their lives to make the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, relive the ferocious storms as the Mayflower crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Follow Ava and Jayden on a magical journey, as they discover the instruments of the orchestra, and explore beautiful scenes inspired by the music. Introduce the maestro-in-making in your life to orchestral music. Young readers can discover instruments from the violin to the trumpet and learn about the composers and their dazzling pieces. The spreads tell the story of the classical tune, while the sound button brings it to life. Featuring 10 different...