Showing results for "gary howard"

by

Howard R. Garis

In "Tom Swift and His House on Wheels, or, A Trip to the Mountain of Mystery," Howard R. Garis crafts a remarkable blend of adventure and innovation that characterizes the beloved Tom Swift series. This installment showcases Tom's ingenious creation'Äîa mobile home that serves both as a means of transportation and a base for exploration. The narrative is infused with a sense of wonder and curiosity, typical of early 20th-century juvenile literature, engaging readers with vivid descriptions...

by

Howard Roger Garis, Wesley Montague

In "With Force and Arms: A Tale of Love and Salem Witchcraft," Howard Roger Garis intricately weaves a narrative that plunges into the complexities of love amid the turbulence of the Salem witch trials. Written in a dynamic and engaging style, the novel employs rich descriptions and vivid characterizations, immersing readers in the period's societal anxieties and moral dilemmas. Garis artfully juxtaposes personal affections with the overarching chaos of witch hunts, reflecting the historic...

by

Howard Roger Garis

"Curly and Floppy Twistytail (The Funny Piggie Boys)" is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis. Howard R. Garis was a prolific American author, best known for his "Uncle Wiggily" series, which featured a lovable elderly rabbit. "Curly and Floppy Twistytail" is part of a series of books he wrote featuring a family of animal characters.The "Curly and Floppy Twistytail" series follows the adventures of two little pig brothers, Curly and Floppy, who are anthropomorphic animals with h...

by

Gary R. Howard

Series -

Multicultural Education Series

Making a case for the “fierce urgency of now,” this new edition deepens the discussion of race and social justice in education with new and updated material. Aligned with our nation’s ever more diverse student population, it speaks to what good teachers know, what they do, and how they embrace culturally responsive teaching. This essential text is widely used in teacher preparation courses and for in-service professional development.New for the Third Edition:A revised...

by

Howard R. Garis

In "Tom Swift and his Flying Boat or The Castaways of the Giant Iceberg," Howard R. Garis crafts an exhilarating adventure that melds scientific ingenuity with the spirit of exploration. This installment of the beloved Tom Swift series showcases Garis's signature blend of juvenile fiction and pulp adventure, inviting readers into a world where innovation meets peril. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, Garis captures the imagination of young readers, all while embedding theme...

by

Gary C. Howard

In our modern world, it is easy to overlook the natural world all around us. Only major life events, such as birth, injury, disease, and death, remind us that we are still biological organisms. We "interact" with nature in controlled and safe environments, such as zoos, theme parks, or through different forms of media. Television shows, films, and books are nearly always in exotic locations (e.g., the Kalahari Desert, the deep ocean, or Antarctica), but they inadvertently ...

by

Gary C. Howard, Matthew R. Kaser

The Puget Sound is a complex fjord-estuary system in Washington State that is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Juan de Fuca Strait and surrounded by several large population centers. The watershed is enormous, covering nearly 43,000 square kilometers with thousands of rivers and streams. Geological forces, volcanos, Ice Ages, and changes in sea levels make the Sound a biologically dynamic and fascinating environment, as well as a productive ecosystem. Human activity has also influence...

by

Howard Roger Garis

So many different kinds of stories as I have told you! My goodness me, sakes alive, and some molasses popcorn! I should think you would get tired of them. But I hope you do not, and, as everyone likes something new once in a while, I thought I would make up some new stories for you. I have been telling you about rabbits and squirrels and ducks and chickens. How would you like to hear now about some little bear children? Not bad, savage bears, you know, but nice, kind, gentle, tame ones who...

by

Gary C. Howard

How does death help us understand the living? Death is more than the last event of life; it is interwoven into our growth, development, protection against disease, and more. It influences the direction of entire species via the cycle of a lifespan, and it involves asking many fascinating questions. How do we differentiate between life and death, though? How do we know when a person, animal, or cell is really dead? How much grey area is there in the science? Why do...

by

Gary C. Howard, Matthew R. Kaser

San Francisco Bay is a shallow estuary surrounded by a large population center. The forces that built it began with plate tectonics and involved the collision of the Pacific and North American plates and the subduction of the Juan de Fuka plate. Changes in the climate resulting from the last ice age yielded lower and then higher sea levels. Human activity influenced the Bay. Gold mining during the California gold rush sent masses of slit into the Bay. Humans have also built several major c...

by

Howard R. Garis, Owen Bradshaw

In "Tom Swift and His Television Detector," Howard R. Garis continues the beloved series featuring the ingenious young inventor Tom Swift. This installment captures the spirit of early 20th-century American optimism and technological marvel, intertwining adventure with a critique of burgeoning media culture. Garis's lively prose is replete with mechanical invention descriptions that resonate with the scientific curiosity of the time, while also emphasizing ethical considerations surroundin...

by

Howard Roger Garis

"Daddy Takes Us Skating" is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis, an American author known for his work in juvenile literature. Garis was a prolific writer, credited with creating the "Uncle Wiggily" series and contributing to the "Tom Swift" series under the pseudonym Victor Appleton."Daddy Takes Us Skating" is a part of the "Daddy Series," a collection of children's books that revolve around the adventures of a family and their father. In this particular book, the story focuse...