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"Grand Canyon: The Vault of Heaven is the story of the canyon--a rich and mesmerizing creation of water and time--and a reminder of that first experience in Grand Canyon. The slash of colorful rock, the chirp of birds, and the awe of this special place will give pleasure for years in the form of this striking work. Spectacular photography from some of the best photographers of the Grand Canyon region and Susan Lamb's fascinating storytelling detailing...
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In 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', Samuel Taylor Coleridge spins a compelling narrative of a seafarer bound by his haunting past voyage. Told in a lyrical ballad form, Coleridge's masterpiece melds the traditional with the innovative through its complex use of language, arresting imagery, and thematic depth. The poem is rich in maritime folklore and supernatural elements, yet at its core, it is a profound reflection on human guilt, redemption,...
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BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. From plagues and poverty to financial scandals, serial killers to public executions, mad monarchs to barbaric mental asylums, Bloody History of London reaches deeply into the city s long history and ranges widely across the social, political and cultural life of the metropolis. Founded by the Romans and attacked by the Vikings, London grew to become an immense trading city. Included here are tales of medieval torture in the...
7) Flagstaff
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On July 4, 1876, immigrants from Boston traveling to California were camped at Antelope Spring in a valley just south of the San Francisco Peaks. To celebrate the nation's centennial, the pioneers stripped the branches off a tall pine tree and ran up Old Glory. This event gave Flagstaff its name. Six years later, in 1882, the Atlantic and Pacific Railway reached Flagstaff, and a small settlement was born. Railroad construction crews used local ponderosa...
11) Exclamation mark
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From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery!He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU.Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until -- ! -- a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic...
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"Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the amautik--the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child--to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana's laughter."--
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Celebrating the colorful legacy of Arizona's first 100 years of statehood, ARIZONA, A Photographic Tribute is a stunning celebration of the state's scenic wonders. Luminous color photographs feature the magnificent landscapes, timeless vistas, majestic landmarks, and cultural icons the Grand Canyon State is known for worldwide, and stunning never-before-seen portraits of the luminous landscapes and hidden gems. John Annerino casts an artist’s, adventurer’s,...
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Arizona was once just a passage for pioneers headed west for gold, religious freedom, and cheap land. Native Americans had lived in and explored the territory for years, but it was Manifest Destiny and the western expansionist philosophy of the burgeoning US government that created the impetus for better and faster routes across the vast territory with its topographical challenges. In the 1880s, the railroads first booted their way across the landscape,...
20) Chicks
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Chicks introduces emergent readers to the world of a newborn chick while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once.
Chicks includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents,...
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