Books with author Frances Rooney

A thirst for adventure, a deep desire to push themselves beyond their comfort zones, and an innate curiosity about the world and its peoples drive the biographies of the ten women explorers profiled here. As explorers they bring skills in cartography, geography, history, anthropology, botany, photography, linguistics and writing to their travels. Their stories begin with Sacagawea, a Native guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805, and end in the present, with Mattie McNair and Denise Martin, the Canadian leaders of Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. These are stories of women who dared to push beyond the safety of their own communities in order to live their dreams.

From Rachel Carson, the woman who started the modern environmental movement, to Severn Cullis-Suzuki, former host of Suzuki’s Nature Quest, to Marina Silva, who fights to keep the Brazilian rain forest from disappearing, read about these ten amazing women who prove how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. While the threat of environmental crises becomes more dominant in the media and popular culture, these trailblazing women have taken action to make a vital difference for our planet.

Extraordinary Women Explorers takes the reader across tens of thousands of miles over four continents, up to the top of the world, and through the extraordinary lives of 12 women. Their stories begin with Sacagawea, guide to the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805, and end in the present, with Mattie McNair, leader of Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. These are stories of the adventure, courage, daring and determination of women who found a way to live their dreams.

There is no question we are harming our planet―grasslands in Somalia have dried up, unable to sustain agriculture; ice floes are thinning and breaking up in the north because of global warming; life-sustaining Brazilian rainforests are being clear-cut and burned at an alarming rate. Exceptional Women Environmentalists profiles ten advocates for the earth―passionate women who work tirelessly on behalf of those who have no voice. From Jane Goodall, famed primate researcher and advocate, to “Amazonian Legend” Sharon Beder, activist for the Brazilian rainforest and its people, Exceptional Women Environmentalists shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Keep those little ones occupied with this Christmas coloring activity book for hours. Simple coloring for little hands along with some dot grid pages to connect and make shapes that they can color. Toddlers and preschoolers can draw things they like and some are suggested on the drawing/sketch pages. Of course don't forget that letter to Santa!This book is great to have on hand for play dates or a fun game night to keep the littles busy while the adults visit and play cards. Other suggestions may be:Daycare activities.Family or neighborhood parties when the little ones need some activities. Travel by car or plane to prevent boredom.Add a box of crayons or markers and make a great grab bag.Party favors.and more.30 pages of fun in a convenient 8" x 10" size.Glossy cover.Professionally designed.

Girls can't play football! Can they?Katie Campbell thinks they can. She dreams of being a footballer so, when she spots an advert in her local sports shop asking for girls to join a team she can't believe her luck. Dragging her best friend Rebecca along for moral support the two girls go along to the first training session where they meet the manager, Anita, a squeaky voiced, jelly fish of a woman who couldn't run a mile never mind a football team. Especially one made up of feisty, straight talking ten year old girls. The girls become firm friends during the run up to their first tournament and with a new name and kit, which turns out to be a hand me down two sizes too big, Glenvale Girls are ready to take the local girl's league by storm. But is the league ready for Glenvale Girls and will Anita's sanity hold long enough for the season to begin?Their journey to the top of the league is not a smooth one. The girls have to endure prejudice, jealousy and a food fight with their bitter rivals, Bromwood Swans. But they soon find that, with a bit of teamwork, a lot of friendship and loyalty they can achieve anything, especially that, girls can play football after all.

Just the right size to keep the little ones occupied during the Holiday Break. These games are geared for 6 to 10 year olds with enough variety so they don't get bored with one task. Big enough size to have lots of room to color and tell stories or even write a letter to Santa. This activity book includes a variety of fun puzzles, games, and coloring pages that include:Coloring pagesStory writing pagesWord Search Word ScrambleTic-Tac-SnowFour In A RowLetter to SantaFavorite moviesFavorite BooksWish ListGifts Received Holiday Gratitude Solutions for the puzzlesPerfect for group parties in our out of school when kids have free time with little to occupy their minds and hands. Grab a bunch for a family or community party, add some markers or crayons and you have hours of fun and games while little minds are learning at the same time. Each book is 30+ pages.White Glossy Cover to hide little fingerprints or wipe them off easily.White paperSize is a convenient 8 x 10 inches. Not too small and not too big! Don't forget all the grab bag gifts that are on your list!

Encourage writing and drawing through the summer by recording daily activities at camp. Geared toward elementary school grades, this easy to follow diary is a great way to remember what was learned, ate, where you went, and what you did throughout the trip. This activity journal is great whether you're going to day camp or overnight camp and makes a nice gift for birthday or even group meetings for event planning. Perfect for scouts School day camp A group of friends who attend camp together, and Much more. Each book contains:120 pages - 60 sheets.Large 8 x 10 inch size paper leaving lots of room for writing and drawing. Easy prompts to follow for each day A list for supplies Old and New friend lists. Dates to remember your adventures.

120 pages of mostly blank sketch pages mixed with some half lined pages for personalized writing. Notes about activities such as birthday parties or class outings. Your first grader will be able to unleash her creativity fueled by her imagination. The book will make a wonderful keepsake that she will likely love to be presented with at her senior graduation.

Encourage writing and drawing through the summer by recording daily activities at camp. Geared toward elementary school grades, this easy to follow diary is a great way to remember what was learned, ate, where you went, and what you did throughout the trip. This activity journal is great whether you're going to day camp or overnight camp and makes a nice gift for birthday or even group meetings for event planning. Perfect for scouts School day camp A group of friends who attend camp together, and Much more. Each book contains:120 pages - 60 sheets.Large 8 x 10 inch size paper leaving lots of room for writing and drawing. Easy prompts to follow for each day A list for supplies Old and New friend lists. Dates to remember your adventures.