Books with author Barbara Sheen

The Eye on Art series is intended to assist readers in understanding the various roles of art in society; each volume offers an in-depth exploration of a major artistic movement, medium, figure, or profession.; This new title in Lucent's Eye on Art series explores the life and works of Walt Disney. From his creation of Mickey Mouse and his innovations in the new medium of animation, Disney used his creativity to not only popularize cartoons, but also to develop ; The creative impulse is an ancient and enduring feature of human expression. Art serves many purposes: to beautify, record, reflect, enlighten, and celebrate our existence. Eye on Art examines the rich and varied world of art. Major art movements, the art

JoJo figured her brother Ham might be slightly more annoying now that he’s the Lead Dog on their Texas ranch. When Ham reveals his plot to take over their farm and feed JoJo's friends to his army of coy-wolves however, she realizes his latest power play is out of control. Before she can do anything about Ham’s crazy scheme, JoJo is charged with treason against her pack and banished to the predator-infested Untold Woods. Determined to save her best friend and other animals in harm’s way, she vows to blaze an escape route through the Untold Woods to the Freeland for any animal brave enough to make the trip. First, she’s got to survive the journey, herself. As mystical forces take sides in the conflict, battle lines are drawn, and family ties are tested, JoJo learns to wield a power she didn't know she had. JoJo and Ham face-off in epic proportions as the future of their world hangs in the balance.

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.; Author Barbara Sheen examines Indonesia's culinary tradition. Key ingredients, curry-based classics, and feasts for Ramadan and other special occasions are explored, as well as the spices, chili peppers, rice, fish, seafood, and vegetables that serve as t; 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

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

Upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading about the people who are responsible for marvels like the iPod, Google, "Toy Story", Nintendo's Mario and much more. The short biographies portray current leaders in a range of fields, including science, technology, entertainment and business. These creative role models offer meaningful lessons in the real-world importance of imagination and persistence.

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.; Author Barbara Sheen examines the historical and cultural forces behind Canada's diverse culinary tradition, including contributions from Canada's First Nations, French, and British background. Key ingredients include fish and seafood, meat, bread, hearty; 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

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; In this addition to the Diseases and Disorders series, author Barbara Sheen provides an overview of cerebral palsy, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A chapter on supportive therapies includes a comprehensive discussion of availabl; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.