Books with author Amie Leavitt

Amanda Bynes has been making people laugh since was just a little girl. She started out at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles and then moved on to television and film. Yet, Amanda isn t just a comic actress. Just like every other teen, she has many interests. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, especially her big sister Jillian. She also likes to draw, paint, and write in her diary. Amanda has a big heart and deeply cares about others. She enjoys spending her spare time volunteering with her favorite charities and signing autographs for her fans.

Miley Cyrus grew up watching her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, sing country music for huge crowds. She became not only a performer herself, but an international sensation. Miley is the star of movies and her own television show, and she performs in concerts around the world. What s it like to have achieved so much success by such a young age? And what does the future have in store for Smiley Miley? Find out when you take a peek into the glamorous daily life of Miley Cyrus!

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.

The United States government is divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in order to maintain a healthy balance of power, but how is that balance maintained today? This timely book explains the system of checks and balances with historical and contemporary examples, such as President Trumps executive order banning immigration from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Readers will learn how the judicial branch was able to block portions of this executive order, and other key moments of checks and balances in U.S. history. Photographs bring these important issues into sharp focus, while fact boxes highlight essential information on this highly relevant topic.

Over its 2,700-year history, the Maya became one of the most complex and dominant indigenous civilizations in pre-Columbian America. They became masters in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM, as evident through the archaeological remains that still excite and intrigue people today. The Maya built massive civilizations with temples, palaces, extensive highway networks, and some of the largest pyramids in the world. This splendid book explores all these innovations and more, explaining how, why, and when the Mayan empire's greatest minds came up with unique STEM solutions to everyday problems.

Ciara Princess Harris may have started out life like any other ordinary kid. She went to school, participated in sports, and liked hanging out with her friends. But when she watched the group Destiny s Child perform on television, her world changed. She decided right then and there that she wanted to be a performing artist. Many kids have dreams like this. They imagine what life would be like as a famous movie star or musician. But few people actually do anything to make their dreams come true. Not Ciara. Instead of just dreaming about her future, she got up and made it happen. Now, after years of hard work, Ciara is a famous performing artist. She travels all over the country performing her music, and millions of people have bought her albums. Do you want to find success in your life too? Learn more about Ciara s life, and you can also achieve your dreams.

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.