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A Daredevil's Guide to Swimming with Sharks
Amie Jane Leavitt
language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Rows of serrated teeth. Bodies built like tanks. Senses that can detect blood from more than a mile away. Sharks strike fear in the hearts of most people. Yet scientists and vacationers alike cast their fears aside and plunge into the oceans to swim alongside sharks. Find out why these daredevils take the risk, what they’ve learned about sharks, and the gear they use to stay safe.
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U.S. Navy by the Numbers
Amie Jane Leavitt
language (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)Did you know that an aircraft carrier is as long as a 75 story building is tall? That a Navy Seal can swim 500 yards in 8 minutes? Or that a submarine offers only 15 square feet of living space for each member of its crew? Discover these and more amazing high impact stats and numbers that define the U.S. Navy.
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The Bill of Rights in Translation: What It Really Means
Amie Jane Leavitt
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)How long is four score and seven years? Just what are unalienable rights? These translations make important historical documents meaningful. Each book translates the work of a primary source into a language you can understand.
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The Battle of the Alamo
Amie Jane Leavitt
eBook (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Describes the battle of the Alamo in 1836 as Mexican soldiers overwhelmed the Texan Alamo defenders, and explains what the battle symbolizes today. The readers choices reveal historical details from the perspective of a Mexican soldier and a Texan rebel.
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A Daredevil's Guide to Storm Chasing
Amie Jane Leavitt
eBook (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Hail the size of golf balls drops from the sky. Strong winds send cars sailing through the air as if they were small toys. Most people look for cover when severe weather threatens. But storm chasers do the opposite they look for the storms! Find out why these daredevils take the risk, what they’ve learned about severe weather, and the gear they use to stay safe.
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The Rhine River
Amie Leavitt
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Aug. 15, 2012)Rivers have been a focal point of civilizations for centuries, providing many necessities, such as water, food, and transportation. Readers can now travel around the world to learn about eight of the major rivers and their contribution to world history and culture. Easily read and digerted, these narratives are perfectly suited to kids ages 8-12.
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Diana: Roman Goddess of the Hunt
Amie Jane Leavitt
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.
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The Declaration of Independence in Translation: What It Really Means
Amie Jane Leavitt
Paperback (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2016)What are unalienable rights? Who are the 13 original colonies? What makes the Declaration of Independence so important? Find out in simple language what this historical document rally means to you and America.
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The Bill of Rights in Translation: What It Really Means
Amie Jane Leavitt
eBook (Capstone Press, May 15, 2020)How long is four score and seven years? Just what are unalienable rights? These translations make important historical documents meaningful. Each book translates the work of a primary source into a language you can understand.
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We Visit Morocco
Amie Leavitt
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Jan. 15, 2013)As readers explore the culture and attractions of major countries in Africa, they also find out about their history, geography, politics, education, economy, and cuisine. Intended for readers ages 10-14 years old.
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The Battle of the Alamo: An Interactive History Adventure
Amie Jane Leavitt
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 15, 2016)Describes the battle of the Alamo in 1836 as Mexican soldiers overwhelmed the Texan Alamo defenders, and explains what the battle symbolizes today. The readers choices reveal historical details from the perspective of a Mexican soldier and a Texan rebel.
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Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption
Amie Jane Leavitt
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)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.
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