Books with author Amie Jane Leavitt

With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people’s imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.

Written for students looking for alternatives to college but in search of a rewarding career, this title explains ways to turn the readers passions and talents into a profession. Stressing the importance of preparation, hard work, and marketing your business, it focuses on traditional entertainment like music and acting but also delves into less conventional work like working as a Foley artist or as a childrens entertainer. With college tuition on the rise, this title is geared toward creating successful professionals out of students who are looking to enter the workforce immediately.

Ever since she was a young girl, Victoria Justice wanted to be a performer. She was always putting on shows for other people. This love for the stage has won her many amazing opportunities. She has modeled for such big-name brands as Ralph Lauren, Gap, and Banana Republic; and she has appeared in dozens of television commercials. By the age of sixteen, she was starring in her very own television series, Victorious. See how talent, determination, and family support have helped this young actress reach her goals.

Born of privilege and raised among the nation's political elite, Mary Todd was a highly intelligent and outspoken young woman with a love for hoop skirts and a disgust for slavery. Her passion for politics would set the stage for her to meet young Abraham Lincoln, who would one day become President of the United States, and she his driving force. On a fateful night in April, 1865, she would endure the unthinkable, and her life would be changed forever. Mary Todd Lincoln would join a nation in healing after the loss of its leader, and the effects of a brutal civil war. She would remain a First Lady to the end, and second to none.

People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, too. Gardening for Kids is rich with ideas and instructions for making water gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, butterfly gardens, and landscape designs. Riding bikes, hiking, and playing sports aren t the only things you can do in the great outdoors. If you d like a relaxing, rewarding way to spend time outside, you could start your very own flower garden. Follow these step-by-step instructions for preparing your garden plot and choosing flowers for shady and sunny locations, plus maintaining your garden by weeding, watering, and deadheading. Discover the difference between annuals and perennials, and find out what to plant to attract colorful birds and butterflies. Decorate your own gardening gloves and belt for carrying the tools you ll need to maintain a garden once it starts to grow. Whether you re planting in a big backyard or in containers that you can keep indoors, you can reap the rewards of successful flower gardening.

Dylan and Cole may have begun their careers as cute twin babies on a television commercial, but by the time they were twelve years old, they were the stars of the hit Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Since then, they ve launched their own magazine, and they ve become the main characters in a series of adventure books. Yet, even though Dylan and Cole are famous, they re just like regular kids. They love to hang out with their friends, skateboard, surf, and play video games. All in all, they just try to make their lives as sweet as possible.