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Stories of my life
Par Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
Par Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.Cleopatra rules!: the amazing life of the original teen queen
Par Vicky Shecter. 2012
Behind the mask: the life of Queen Elizabeth I
Par Jane Resh Thomas. 1998
Discusses Elizabeth from her birth in 1533 to her death in 1603 within the social and political context of the…
time in which she ruled. The author looks at the personal aspects of the queen's life, including why she never married. For junior high readers. 1998.To be a princess: the fascinating lives of real princesses (Scholastic Canada Madison Press Hardcover Ser.)
Par Laurie Coulter, Hugh Brewster. 2001
True stories of twelve real princesses reveal what life is like behind the palace walls. Among them: Queen Victoria, who…
ascended the throne at age 18, and Hawaii's Princess Ka`iulani, whose mother on her death bed declared that Ka`iulani would never be queen. Grades 5-8. 2001.Your rights (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.Victoria: Queen And Empress (Immortals of history)
Par Neil Grant. 1970
The young writer's handbook
Par Susan J Tchudi, Stephen Tchudi. 1984
Discusses journal, letter and creative writing as well as school reports and other factual pieces. Offers ideas for finding subjects,…
editing and getting published. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.Death to the King: the story of the English Civil War
Par Clifford Lindsey Alderman. 1968
An account of the public and private life of Charles I, whose belief in the absolute power of kings brought…
him into conflict with the Puritans in Parliament and precipitated the English Civil War and his decapitation. Junior and Senior High. 1968.A Girl's Guide to the Wild: Be an Adventure-Seeking Outdoor Explorer! (A Girl's Guide to the Wild)
Par Ruby McConnell. 2019
Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and…
hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary outdoorswomen (such as Arunima Sinha, the first amputee woman to summit Mount Everest; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; and Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod). The goal is to improve the quality of girls' outdoor time by increasing participation and independence, making them feel comfortable and safe, and giving them essential skills and knowledge. Charming and approachable, this book will encourage both reluctant campers and budding naturalists to go wild and embrace the outdoors.Out of wonder: poems celebrating poets
Par Kwame Alexander, Marjory Wentworth, Chris Colderley, Ekua Holmes. 2017
A collection of twenty poems by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderly, and Marjory Wentworth, written in tribute to well-known poets from…
around the world. Pays homage to Langston Hughes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou, Rumi, and more. For grades 4-7. 2017Writing powerful persuasive pieces (Write This Way Ser.)
Par Nancy Loewen. 2016
Guide to writing powerful persuasive articles to influence the way people think. For example, use rhetoric to persuade your parents…
to let you have a pet. Learn how to gather strong evidence, organize content, and use techniques to capture your audience's attention. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016The smart girl's guide to privacy: practical tips for staying safe online
Par Violet Blue. 2015
Investigative journalist discusses the hidden dangers in social media, dating websites, and apps that predators use to target women. Demonstrates…
how to protect yourself from identity theft and online stalkers, how to create safe profiles and block trackers, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2015America's unwritten constitution: the precedents and principles we live by
Par Akhil Reed Amar. 2012
Yale Law School professor and author of America's Constitution (DB 62200) discusses the supporting work used in deciding what is…
considered constitutional, including values, precedents, and practice. Details the history of interpretation of the Constitution and speculates on what the future holds for the document. 2012Bookmarked: teen essays on life and literature from Tolkien to Twilight
Par Ann Ann Camacho, Ann Camacho. 2012
Fifty essays by young adults, grouped into five different themes. Contributors--such as immigrant Raymond Yeung, who learned about making life…
choices from the Harry Potter series--reflect on their connections to literary works. Includes sections for further discussions and a teaching guide. For senior high and older readers. 2012Chasing the truth: She said young readers edition
Par Jodi Kantor. 2021
The perfect book for all student journalists, this young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestselling She Said by…
Pulitzer Prize winning reporters' Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey will inspire a new generation of young journalists. Soon to be a major motion picture! Do you want to know how to bring secrets to light? How journalists can hold the powerful to account? And how to write stories that can make a difference? In Chasing the Truth , award-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey share their thoughts from their early days writing their first stories to their time as award-winning investigative journalists, offering tips and advice along the way. Adapted from their New York Times bestselling book She Said , Chasing the Truth not only tells the story of the culture-shifting Harvey Weinstein investigation, but it also shares their best reporting practices with readers. This is the perfect book for aspiring journalists or anyone devoted to uncovering the truth. Praise for the New York Times bestseller She Said : &“Exhilarating…Kantor and Twohey have crafted their news dispatches into a seamless and suspenseful account of their reportorial journey.&” — Susan Faludi, The New York Times &“An instant classic of investigative journalism...&‘All the President&’s Men&’ for the Me Too era.&” — Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post &“A vibrant, cinematic read.&” —Jill Filipovic, CNN &“Deeply suspenseful.&” —Annalisa Quinn, NPR * This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of the October 5, 2017 New York Times article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, with sidebar commentary on tips for investigative reportingKatherine Paterson (Who wrote that?)
Par John Bankston. 2010
Biography of American writer Katherine Paterson (b. 1932). Discusses her personal life and career path from missionary to published author.…
Explains that motivation to express her son's grief on losing a friend led her to create Bridge to Terabithia (DB/RC 48732), her first Newbery Medal book. For grades 5-8. 2010The wand in the word: conversations with writers of fantasy
Par Leonard S. Marcus. 2009
Interviews with thirteen storytellers about their pivotal life experiences, literary influences, and approaches to writing. Features Lloyd Alexander, Franny Billingsley,…
Susan Cooper, Nancy Farmer, Brian Jacques, Diana Wynne Jones, Ursula K. Le Guin, Madeleine L'Engle, Garth Nix, Tamora Pierce, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, and Jane Yolen. For grades 6-9. 2006Spilling ink: a young writer's handbook
Par Anne Mazer, Ellen Potter, Matt Phelan. 2010
Two authors playfully mix practical advice and personal anecdotes to demystify the craft of writing a story or novel. Topics…
covered include finding inspiration, naming characters, developing a narrative voice, crafting dialogue, dealing with writer's block, and establishing good work habits. For grades 5-8. 2010All things at once
Par Mika Brzezinski. 2009
Television cohost of Morning Joe on MSNBC and daughter of former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski recounts her achievements in…
journalism. Discusses the difficulty of having both a family and a high-profile career and offers advice to women with similar dilemmas. 2009