Books with author Amie Jane Leavitt

Dolley Madison was considered the first First Lady of the United States. Even before her husband James Madison took office, Dolley was White House hostess for the widowed Thomas Jefferson. Known for her personality and style, she hosted dinners and gatherings in a White House that she decorated. She held the nation's first Inaugural Ball. She convinced her husband to start inviting members of Congress from both political parties to social events. During the War of 1812, when the British advanced to burn Washington, she stayed long enough to rescue a portrait of George Washington. When the British left, she helped convince the nation to rebuild its capital in Washington. Find out how this first First Lady defined the role for future women to follow.

All hail the queen! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the story of Isis, the legendary goddess who ruled over the other gods and goddesses in Ancient Egypt. Hear compelling myths of Isis's great power and learn where she fit in a family of gods. Additional facts explore Isis's role in Ancient Egypt and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.

As destroyers of cities and creators of islands, volcanoes are as unique as they are destructive. Whether they spew thick ash or pack heavy lava flows, their eruptions are always a force to be reckoned with. Explore the explosive workings of volcanoes, the techniques scientists use to study them, and how people live in the shadows of these explosive landforms.

Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life flying. Amelia achieved things that no other woman had done before. She flew higher, breaking altitude records. She flew farther, becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She flew faster, breaking aircraft speed records. Amelia s efforts opened many doors for women pilots around the world. Because she followed her dreams, many others have been able to do the same with their lives. Amelia Earhart was truly a pioneer in aviation.

Some people are afraid of mice. Others find these furry creatures to be soft and playful. If you re one of the latter, perhaps you d like to have one of these animals for your own pet. Mice are easy to take care of. They clean themselves and eat very little food. They can also be taught how to perform neat tricks like running through mazes and begging for food. Mice require very little space which makes them the ideal pet for families who live in small houses and apartments. As you flip through the pages of this book, you ll learn everything you need to know to take care of your new pet mouse. Open this cover and get started.