Books with author Bridget Heos

Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, the artist Lady Gaga has since burst onto the pop music scene with her own brand of music—and thought-provoking fashion. This entertaining biography explores the life of Lady Gaga, from her humble beginnings to her current popularity. Sidebars support the narrative, and a discography and timeline summarize her career and life highpoints.

On cloud nine. A pretty penny. The sixty-four-thousand-dollar question. Have you heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when the sky is cloud-free and there are no pennies in sight! That's because these sayings are idioms―phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms put you at sixes and sevens. Let's explore a variety of idioms related to money and numbers and figure out what people really mean when they use them.

Fishing has been a popular activity ever since humans have been foraging the seas for nourishment. This guide to ice fishing provides everything a young fisherman and fisherwoman needs to know before heading out on the ice. From recognizing the type of fish and lure required to understanding the important issue of staying safe on ice, this book is a one-stop how-to on the sport of ice fishing.

Did you ever wish to be a princess? Have you ever wanted to wear a pretty pink gown, sing to your forest animal friends, and attend a fancy fairy-tale ball?Then meet Beatrice—she represents what being a princess in the Middle Ages was really like. Pink gown? More like itchy wool! Sing to animals? Think archery and horseback riding instead. Beatrice’s life is no fairy tale, but she will show you that fact can sometimes be more fascinating than fantasy.This humorous, brightly illustrated book offers an irresistible comparison of fairy tale vs. real life in medieval times.