Books with author A Smith

She was a medium-size merchant vessel of the seventeenth century, but her cargo was far from ordinary. Aboard the Mayflower were 102 passengers, known today as the Pilgrims, who fled religious persecution in Europe for freedom in the New World. In the summer of 1620, the small wooden vessel embarked upon her historic voyage. Sixty-six days later, the Pilgrims landed and established the first permanent colony in New England. Now hobbyists can commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' historic voyage by creating their own authentic full-color model of the reconstructed ship that is visited by thousands each year in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable hobbyists of all ages to assemble a sturdy 17-inch model of the Mayflower II.

The old folks at the home warned me about this very moment. Our universe has been spinning longer than any of us could ever fathom. It will continue to do so after we are all gone. You are alive. You are living and breathing. Like Earth, time has been going for an infinity. We are merely mother earth’s unfortunate parasite. What words would you use to describe your world?

Masks that play important parts in religious festivals, theatrical presentations, and other events are the focus of this exciting coloring book. Thirty illustrations, all identified, depict these ready-to-color masks: papier-mâché tiger from Burma (Myanmar), Roman gorgon, Chinese lion for a New Year's festival, Sri Lankan cobra, water spirit from New Caledonia, "Mud-Man" from New Guinea, and 24 other fascinating cover-ups. Coloring book fans will find this collection entertaining

This engrossing biography of George IV, king of England from 1820 to 1830, gives a full and objective reassessment of the monarch’s character, reputation, and achievement. Previous writers have tended to accept the unfavorable verdicts of the king’s contemporaries that he was a dissolute, pleasure-loving dilettante and a feeble and ineffective ruler who was responsible for the decline of the power and reputation of the monarchy in the early nineteenth century. Now E.A. Smith offers a new view of George IV, one that does not minimize the king’s faults but focuses on the positive qualities of his achievement in politics and in the patronage of the arts.Smith explores the roots of the king’s character and personality, stressing the importance of his relationship with his parents and twelve surviving siblings. He examines the king’s important contributions to the cultural enhancement of his capital and his encouragement of the major artistic, literary, and scholarly figures of his time. He reassesses the king’s role as constitutional monarch, contending that it was he, rather than Victoria and Albert, who created the constitutional monarchy of nineteenth-century Britain and began the revival of its popularity. Smith’s biography not only illuminates the character of one of the most colorful of Britain’s rulers but also contributes to the history of the British monarchy and its role in the nation’s life.

Thirty-eight meticulously rendered illustrations chronicle the exciting saga of the Norsemen — their Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, presence in America and Russia, ship construction, weapons, art, literature, battles, and much more. Includes thoroughly researched, descriptive captions. Free Teacher's Manual available. Grades: 3–5.Boost: Seriously Fun Learning!Keeping children entertained and engaged is the key to learning, and the Boost series offers a wide range of fun-filled coloring and activity books that help teach a variety of basic skills. Each title is targeted to a specific grade range and carefully aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which are listed at the bottom of each page.