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Books with author Barbara A. Somervill

  • Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Chelsea House Publications, Dec. 1, 2009)
    Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, was the site of the world's first stable civilizations, including Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This title details the development of this area, the growth of its city-states, the daily life of its people, and how their influence is still felt today.
  • Arizona

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    This introduction to Arizona bursts with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists. It features charts, graphs, maps, timelines, traceable state symbols, a travel guide, a project room packed with ideas for classroom assignments, a biographical dictionary, weird laws, and content-area vocabulary words.
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  • Iceland

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history, government, culture, people, climate, wildlife, and plants of this island nation.
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  • The Rugged Rockies

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Core Learning Library, Jan. 1, 2014)
    How did the Rocky Mountains come to be? What kinds of plants and animals can live on such rugged mountainsides and peaks? Who are the people who have conquered the Rockies? Discover what makes these mountains so distinctive.
  • The Land of the Andes

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Core Learning Library, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Many people make their homes in the grasslands, deserts, and rain forests of the Andes, just as their Inca ancestors did thousands of years ago. Yet the history of the Andes goes back even further. Explore the many mysteries of this alluring mountain range.
  • Florida Panther

    Barbara A Somervill

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    The Florida panther once roamed as far west as Louisiana and as far north as Tennessee. Today, these cats are found in just four counties in southern Florida. How did the Florida panther become one of the most endangered animals in the world? Read this book to find out how hunting and other human activities brought the Florida panther to the brink of extinction. Learn what is being done to help it get on the road to recovery.
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  • Animal Survivors of the Wetlands

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Explores how certain wetlands animals, such as the whooping crane and the brown pelican, have recovered after being threatened with extinction.
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  • New York

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of New York.
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  • Wildlife Photographer

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    Introduces readers to the cool career of wildlife photographer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.
  • Women of the Confederacy

    Barbara Somervill

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Despite the limited opportunities for them at the time, women made a significant impact during the American Civil War. Some chose to serve as nurses, helping wounded soldiers. Others worked secretly as spies or disguised themselves as men and enlisted in the Confederate Army. Enslaved women eagerly awaited their freedom, but didn’t know what the future held. Others struggled to keep their farms and plantations going. These women not only survived, but also faced the unknown with courage and strength.
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  • South Carolina

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2018)
    As one of the original thirteen colonies, South Carolina has long played a major role in the country's history.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will get an up-close look at this southern state, from its beautiful natural landscapes to its bustling cities. They will also meet some of its most incredible people and catch a glimpse of the local wildlife.
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  • Ida Tarbell: Pioneer Investigative Reporter

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, April 1, 2002)
    Follows the life of Ida Tarbell, from her childhood among the oil fields of western Pennsylvania through her career as a biographer and investigative journalist.
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