Books with author Dr. Andy Anderson

In the 1850s, tension over the issue of slavery was splitting the United States and fracturing the political parties. Out of the wreckage of the old party system, the Republican Party took shape. The Republicans stood firmly against the further spread of slavery and pushed for new laws to build the American economy. Though their first candidate for president lost the election of 1856, Republican Abraham Lincoln won the White House just four years later, and the party was on the way to becoming a key force in American politics.

If your pen can make a spaceship, it is indeed mightier than the sword.When a mysterious drawing binder appears on thirteen-year-old Nate Smith's windowsill, he starts having visions--and drawing them. Strange creatures come for his work, launching him on a space adventure to learn the alien art of making. Armed with an otherworldly pen that brings his drawings to life, Nate must save planets, and his parents, from the dark creations of an alien mastermind. If only he believed he had talent.A unique middle-grade science-fiction/fantasy novel that will keep readers hooked to the end.

Relive the excitement and drama of the world's greatest sporting event--the Olympics Games. Pulitzer Prize--winning sportswriter Dave Anderson traces this international spectacle from its roots in ancient Greece to the recent Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. Anderson includes all the superstar--from long-standing legends like versatile athlete Jim Thorpe; to Babe Didrikson, who broke three world records in the 1932 Summer Games; to Nadia Comaneci; the first gymnast to record a perfect 10. He also highlights the latest generation of medal winners, such as Amy Van Dyken, who splashed her way to four gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Games, and Michael Johnson with his incredible record-breaking dash in the 200-meter run. Woven into these fascinating stories is a discussion of how outside issues and events have shaped the modern Olympics. Anderson also provides an overview of the major sports and explains what it takes to win at each. With over seventy-five stirring photos of the champions in action, this revised edition of The Story of the Olympics is also thrilling as the Games themselves.

Illustrated throughout, this addition to the G.I. Series shows what the 'Grunts' actually wore in the field and how Army regulations were adapted to meet the needs of the men in the atrocious conditions of warfare in Vietnam. Rare images of the infantrymen who fought in Vietnam - their uniforms and equipment, and how they were adapted to meet the severe conditions in the jungles and rice paddies of Southeast Asia.

Romeo the penguin and Lou the bear are what they call polar opposites. But one snowy, blowy day they agree to build a pretend rocket ship made entirely out of snow. Romeo rolled. And Lou pushed. Romeo patted. And Lou smooshed. Fasten your seat belts! When a shooting star passes over the rocket ship, two best friends are carried off to a strange new world. And the real question is: How will they ever get home? Let your imagination blast off with celebrated storyteller Derek Anderson on an unforgettable winter's night journey.