Books with author Eugene Gagliano

Catch a glimpse of all the wonders Wyoming has to offer in C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet. This alphabet journey begins "A is for Altitude of mountains that soar, the Grand Tetons rise straight from the floor." Written in a two-tier format with rhyming text for younger readers and detailed expository text for older reader, C is for Cowboy showcases the many natural wonders of this expansive state. Susan Guy's dramatic, true-to-life artwork provides a stunning backdrop to the printed words.

Catch a glimpse of all the wonders Wyoming has to offer in C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet. This alphabet journey begins "A is for Altitude of mountains that soar, the Grand Tetons rise straight from the floor." Written in a two-tier format with rhyming text for younger readers and detailed expository text for older reader, C is for Cowboy showcases the many natural wonders of this expansive state. Susan Guy's dramatic, true-to-life artwork provides a stunning backdrop to the printed words.

At the heart of the 51-title Discover America State by State set is the comprehensive, printed Teacher's Guide. Designed around the needs of the busy teacher and librarian, the Guide contains: - Sample lesson plans geared toward differentiated instruction- Complete lessons for teaching each state book, including pre- and post-reading activities- State-by-state comparisons- Correlation charts to national content standards for social studies and language arts- And much more!

Thirteen year-old Ricky Atwell is excited when he receives a scholarship to attend the West Wind Summer Traveling Camp. The camp tours the southwestern United States for eight weeks with other boys his age. He is anxious to explore the country, but reluctant to travel by car since he was involved in a recent car accident in which his father was disabled. Ricky is the youngest camper and from a lower middle-class family that lives in western New York State. He isn't even considered a New Yorker by the wealthy boys from New York City. Ricky envies John, a fellow camper, who has traveled the world and has every material thing a boy could want. John looks down on Ricky, and seems determined to spoil the trip for him. Ricky is afraid of heights, which will make some of the planned experiences difficult, if not impossible for him.Ricky must try to fit in with the group while being bullied by John and put down by the other boys. During the 11,000 mile trip, Ricky experiences severe storms, a flash flood, black bear encounters, the complete darkness of a cave, the buoyancy of salt water, desert heat, and summer snow. Ricky's fear of heights is challenged as he rides a tram up the famous St. Louis Arch, climbs Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, rides a narrow gauge train along the mountain cliffs of Colorado, rides a mule down the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, and climbs the ladders of the Indian ruins at Mesa Verde National Park.At the end of the trip, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Ricky's character is tested when he and John are forced over a steep mountainside by a bear and John is seriously injured. Then, caught in a fierce thunder storm, Ricky must face his ultimate fear of heights in order to save both of their lives.

Ricky Atwell will tour the southwestern United States with West Wind Summer Traveling Camp. During the journey, he will experience a boy's dream of adventure while visiting famous national parks. He will encounter severe storms, flash floods, bears, tarantulas, desert heat, and summer snow. Ricky must also deal with his fears and a bully while trying to fit in with the other campers. In the end, he must confront his fears in order to save lives.

Overshadowed by the death of his brother, Tony is about to encounter the western way of life when his parents move from the East Coast to Wyoming. Starting in a new school as a sixth grader isn't easy when your controlling mother is fearful of everything. Tony likes his new teacher, Mr. Brunswick, but Regina, the class bully, does her best to makes his life difficult. Jed, the son of a rancher, befriends Tony and helps him adjust to his new environment. Life becomes more complicated when his grandmother dies and a series of unpredictable events causes his father to question his ability to take care of himself and be responsible. In the end, Tony is tested when a tornado rips through his neighborhood.

Journey through Four Wheels West: A Wyoming Number Book and you'll learn there are only five people per square mile in Wyoming! Count your way past oil rigs, bison herds and horned lizards as you are introduced to Wyoming's history, landscapes and culture. Paired together again, the creators of C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet share their love of the Equality State with readers everywhere.Known by many children as the "teacher who dances on his desk," Eugene Gagliano is an elementary schoolteacher and writer with a great sense of humor. Amember of the Wyoming Writers, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Eugene has been published in Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul, and his first book entitled Secret of the Black Widow, was published in 2002. Eugene and his family live in Buffalo, Wyoming. Award-winning artist Susan Guy is known for her colorful paintings of equine and western themes. Her work has been displayed in numerous galleries and exhibitions as well as in the permanent collections of the Phippen museum in Arizona, and the Pierce Western Art Collection at Navarro College in Texas. She and her husband, Wesley, share their Buffalo, Wyoming, home with their two dogs.

Stretching the truth causes problems for twelve-year-old Melvin Allen Burger, known to his friends as Booger, when he tries to earn money to replace his wrecked bike. It's the summer of 1957 and he needs a bike in order to spend time with his friends. Walking Mr. Finelli's dog causes plenty of problems for Booger and the neighbors. Things only get worse when he turns to babysitting mischievous twin boys to make money, especially when one of them thinks he can fly. When those jobs fail to earn him enough money, he resorts to baking which ends up in smoke. Booger makes one last attempt to make money by helping a fussy elderly widow named Mrs. Prescott with odd jobs around her house. He tries hard not to mess up. In the end, Booger must decide whether or not to tell the truth and risk losing his job and his last chance for a bike.