Books with author By (author) Natalie Hyde

Paola Gomez’s childhood in an abusive home led her to dedicate her life to providing shelter for women and children in crisis. But when standing up against those responsible for the murder of a street child led to death threats against her and her family, she knew she was in trouble. After a brutal attack in the dark of night, she only had one choice: flee or die. Within hours she had left behind everyone and everything she had ever known in Colombia to start a new life in North America.Would she find refuge or would she be sent back to certain death?

In the 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret routes and safe places to hide for black slaves trying to escape to freedom. This astonishing book details the evidence that led up to the acceptance of slavery as well as the rejection of it. Readers will discover that when faced with evidence of the plight of slaves, such as slave auction posters, engravings, photographs, and interviews, white people had varying views depending on whether they benefited from slavery themselves. Readers will learn how prejudice and circumstances at the time of an event can influence people's interpretation of evidence and how that perspective can change over time. They will also learn how to use critical thinking in their own examinations of evidence. Present-day examples show how history repeats itself when evidence is denied or interpreted to one side's benefit.

"This exciting book explains how the shape of Earth can change with the sudden movement of Earth's crust or when molten rock explodes out of an opening in Earth's surface. Young readers will be fascinated to discover how volcanoes form--destroying the landscape and creating new landforms at the same time. They will also learn about tectonic plates and fault lines, the damage earthquakes can cause, and how to stay safe when an earthquake happens."--Publisher description.

Soccer as we know it today began in England in 1863. Since then the rules have stayed the same, but the game is much faster and the players are more skilled. Find out how a better understanding of the body and how it moves has led to improved training techniques and faster, stronger players. Examine some of the developments in soccer gear, as well as the developments in stadiums around the world, which have helped make the game more enjoyable for players and fans alike.