Books with author Amie Jane Leavitt

Today, we can find an online community to suit almost any interest we may have. And yet these communities carry an element of menace. The anonymity associated with online communities allows particularly vicious interplay, where people can pile on others with virtually zero consequences. Using current examples from the news and connecting this phenomenon to historical incidents like the Salem witch trials, this fascinating resource examines an interesting time in the world and grounds it with practical guidelines for being a responsible member of an online community.

Nellie Bly was born as Elizabeth Jane Cochran and she was a risk-taker. She once read an article that described women as weak. Bly was so angry, she wrote the editor. The editor was so impressed with Bly's passion, he hired her! This was when she created the pen name "Nellie Bly." Bly spent ten days undercover in a woman's insane asylum to find out what the conditions were like. She went around the world in 72 days. She was a reporter during World War II and she even owned a pet monkey! Women's rights were important to Nellie Bly for most of her life. She made it her mission to not only improve life for women, but also to be a model of what a strong woman looked like.

What can glide through the air, climb up your arm as if it were a tree branch, carry its baby in a pouch, and even tuck itself deep down inside your shirt pocket? No, it s not a bird. It s not a monkey, kangaroo, or mouse, either. The animal that can do all of these things is a sugar glider. If you re thinking about getting a pet for your family, you might want to consider this unusual animal. It s friendly and fun to play with. It s a pet you can have in a house or an apartment. It s also a pet that, if taken care of properly, will be around for many years. Think you ll make the perfect suggie owner? Read this book to find out!

Miley Cyrus has a smile so big that it lights up her entire face. That s why her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, nicknamed her Smiley Miley. This young lady is not only a happy person with a bubbly personality, she is also a very talented actress and musician. Her big break came in 2006 when Disney Channel aired the first episode of Hannah Montana in which Miley had the starring role. She is now one of the most popular stars on the Disney roster. Fortunately, Miley hasn t let stardom change her. She is still the sweet country girl from Tennessee with a smile that is just about as big as she is.

Abigail Breslin s sunshiny personality has won her many important roles in such films as Signs, Nim s Island, No Reservations, and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. In 2007, she became one of the youngest actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Little Miss Sunshine. Yet, even though Abigail is a famous actor, she s also just a typical kid. Abby as her friends and family call her loves to hang out with and text her friends, and she s a member of the Girl Scouts. Her goals include going to college to become a veterinarian. What would it be like to spend your childhood as an actor? Read about Abby and find out!

Pipelayers make an invaluable contribution to building projects large and small, playing a pivotal role in developing and refurbishing our national infrastructure. This book shows young readers how they can explore this fascinating and fulfilling subset of contracting, building a career from the ground up. Combining valuable industry data, engaging on-the-job imagery and potential scenarios, as well as safety and job-seeking tips, this book gives handy students a great glimpse at a trade and field often underrepresented in youth-oriented career training.