The American crow is known for its sleek feathers, piercing caw, and vengeful memory! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the crow's habitat, how crows have adapted to living near humans, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits crows against their raven cousins. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know is an educational book aimed at introducing children to the natural world, focusing on the fundamental concepts of earth sciences. Julia Ellen Rogers presents a range of topics, including the study of the earth's structure, the atmosphere, the stars, and other celestial phenomena. The book explains these concepts in a manner accessible to young readers, using simple language and engaging illustrations to make complex ideas more understandable.The narra...

Lanie Montgomery knows everyone in horse-centric Pinehurst, from the pony-clubbers to the trainers to the grande dames. When wealthy philanthropist, Anne DeKeyser, summons her to the exclusive Bald Head Island, Lanie goes—just in time for the discovery of Ted DeKeyser's body. Lanie cannot walk away from a mystery, and Ted's death is one. To solve it, Lanie must peel back layer upon layer of the DeKeyser family's history. The closer she gets to center, the more she becomes a threat to someo...

A single mother of five, Ellen Rogers has endured her fair share of tragedy, having lost both her first husband and stepdaughter to cancer. But nothing could have prepared Rogers for the June 2005 car accident that left her son Ned—now twenty-five years old—a quadriplegic with a brain injury. The road to Ned's recovery was long and discouraging, but when Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled stepped in to provide him with a service animal to help him cope with his disabilities, th...

In "Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know," Julia Ellen Rogers presents an enchanting collection of essays designed to educate young minds about the natural world. Written in a lyrical and engaging style, the book draws upon both scientific understanding and wonder, seamlessly intertwining factual explanations with vivid imagery. Each chapter explores different elements of our planet and the universe, fostering a sense of curiosity and appreciation for nature. This work reflects the 20th-c...

Ein schwerer Autounfall hat in Sekundenschnelle aus dem zwanzigjährigen Ned Sullivan einen Querschnittsgelähmten gemacht, dessen Leben buchstäblich am seidenen Faden hängt. Die Kunst der Ärzte rettet sein Leben, die Fürsorge seiner Familie hilft ihm über die ersten Wochen und Monate hinweg – das was kommt dann? Ned braucht Betreuung rund um die Uhr. Ellen, seine Mutter, ist für ihn da, später verschiedene Pflegekräfte – doch wer kümmert sich um seine Seele. Über die Organisation Helping Ha...

Lanie Montgomery gave up a high-powered big city career to return to horse country, Southern Pines, NC. She finds peace, quiet, horses, dogs, friends, a sexy but untrustworthy large animal vet—and murder. In Southern Pines, where everyone knows everyone, no one is beyond suspicion. Or does the truth lie in the deep secrets of a prominent family?Deaths began to pile up. Can they be related? What are the common threads?As Lanie involves herself in the investigation, she meets a...

Easy Tree Studies for All Seasons of the YearIt was late April when I came by. As I looked up into that tree top the sunlight was shining through, and at first I thought I must be dreaming. Instead of buds, I saw what seemed like lighted candles, each with a silken frill, like the recurved petals of an iris, below the tip of flame! I had never seen a tree thus illuminated, and the sight was enchanting.The warm spring air had brought out the hickory...

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The Christian faith is filled with mystery, from the Trinity and the Incarnation to the smaller mysteries found in some of the strange and unexplained passages of the Bible: Behemoth and Leviathan, nephilim and seraphim, heroes and giants and more. There is no reason for fiction engaging with Christianity to be more tidy and theologically precise than the faith itself.Here you will find challenging fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories that wrestle with tough questions and r...

Exploring Earth's Secrets: 71 Geology Books offers a comprehensive collection that traverses the vast terrains of geological literature. This anthology stands as a testament to the diversity of thought and styles found within the field of geology, showcasing an impressive range of scientific essays, detailed analyses, and vivid narratives. From transformational theories that laid the groundwork for modern geology to pioneering exploratory accounts across the globe, this volume captures the...

The United States that entered the twentieth century was vastly different from the nation that emerged from the Civil War. Industrialization, mass immigration, the growing presence of women in the work force, and the rapid advance of the cities had transformed American society.Broad in scope, The Gilded Age brings together sixteen original essays that offer lively syntheses of modern scholarship while making their own interpretive arguments. These engaging pieces allow students to ...