Books with author Barbara R. Sheeley

Geared for ages 4-10. Children's book entitled LUCKY, subtitled "A Skunk's Adventure in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania." 24 page full-color paperback book that comes with a bookmark and a post card inviting the reader to respond and receive a "PAW"tographed post card from Lucky himself! Educational values: includes factual information page about the Striped Skunk of North America and a full US map that identifies all US states. Plus, it encourages writing and geographic investigation. Also, for a suggested retail price of $11.95, LUCKY is being offered with a Tippy Toes Finger Puppet (skunk) tagged with LUCKY and his logo.

Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; This new addition to the Science behind Sports series examines not only the physical aspects needed to be a race car driver, but also how the driver and the car work together. The title talks about not only the physical and mental demands a driver endures while racing, but also the mechanics of the car and what types of science are used to evaluate both the car and the driver.; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport’s origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. The full-color text is augmented by fact boxes, sidebars, photos, and detailed diagrams, charts and graphs. In addition, a subject-specific glossary, bibliography and index provide further tools for researching the sports and concepts discussed throughout the volume.

Multiracial families are becoming more and more common. In fact, multiracial youngsters are the fastest growing segment of the population. Their numbers are predicted to triple by 2060. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a multiracial family.

One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food; each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country or region.; ; One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food. Each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country -- all presented through a delectable blend of geography, daily life, culture, and history. All volumes discuss ingredients that form the staples of cooking in a given country, the favorite dishes, the snacks and sweets, the traditional holiday meals, and the preparations and traditions associated with these foods. Full-color photographs, easy-to-follow recipes, fascinating facts, maps, a glossary, bibliography, and index enhance each book.

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This new title in Lucent’s People in the News series features swimming superstar Natalie Coughlin. It covers her life from childhood to the present. It discusses her start in swimming as a young child, her struggles with demanding coaches and injury in her teen years, and her great comeback as a college athlete. It then follows Coughlin through her preparations for the Olympics and becoming a professional swimmer. The title covers both her professional and personal life.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.