Books with author Laura L. Sullivan

Rowan, Meg, Priscilla, and their little brother, James, are off to the English countryside to stay with relatives at the Rookery. The children are looking forward to exploring the ancient mansion and perhaps discovering a hidden secret or two. Little do they know this is a seventh summer. Every seventh summer, a fairy war is fought on the Green Hill—to the death—with a human champion. And Rowan has been chosen as one of the champions. Meg is desperate to save her brother. But the Midsummer War is far more than a battle between mythic creatures: Everything that lives depends on it. How can Meg choose between family and the fate of the very land itself?

For 15-year-old Thomas, life took a strange turn one night when he lost his family and his home. What made it worse was he was now in possession of an ancient artifact and charged with protecting it from the evil powers that took his family. A delinquent, he found no help from the law and he didn't know who he could trust. it was up to him to find his way in this strange, new world. Who would he turn to and how far was he supposed to protect this artifact from that which lives in shadows? The future of the world lay in his hands; could he hold on?

Introduce your young globe travellers to the largest island nation in the Caribbean. Weathering colonization by Spanish explorers and a communist revolution, Cuba has maintained a rich and vibrant culture. Short, engaging chapters cover a variety of topics, including Cuba's current government, economy, arts, religion, language, and even the delicious foods. Accompanied by attractive photographs, easy-to-read text, and engrossing sidebars and fact boxes, this book is a perfect early introduction to the nation of Cuba.

From small fishing villages to bustling cities, South Korea has a rich history, with Buddhist temples that are centuries old. The cultural history and geography of this peninsula country are described in an age-appropriate way for young readers. This book also discusses South Korea's government and economy, as well as the lifestyle and culture of the people who call the country home.

Every sound starts with a movement, like clapping your hands or plucking a string. These movements set off vibrations, which spread from one molecule to the next, traveling through air, liquids, and solids. In this book, kids will learn how sounds move and how the human body translates vibrations into sounds we can understand. Familiar examples aid comprehension, and a simple, fun experiment using common kitchen items allows kids to see the vibrations caused by sound waves. They will learn how people came to understand how sound moves, from the earliest ideas of Aristotle to modern applications in music, the military, and beyond.

The author relates some of the exciting and interesting incidences during his 12 years as a Texas Ranger at the end of the 1800s. Cattle rustlers, thieves, murderers, indians, hangings and other vignettes of the life of a Texas Ranger on the frontier; sometimes terrifying, other times amusing. Illustrated with a few pictures and a small section at the end with some Texas Ranger poetry!

Introduce your young globe travellers to the largest island nation in the Caribbean. Weathering colonization by Spanish explorers and a communist revolution, Cuba has maintained a rich and vibrant culture. Short, engaging chapters cover a variety of topics, including Cuba's current government, economy, arts, religion, language, and even the delicious foods. Accompanied by attractive photographs, easy-to-read text, and engrossing sidebars and fact boxes, this book is a perfect early introduction to the nation of Cuba.

Present your young readers with a fascinating South American country that is rich in diverse geography and wildlife. Venezuela is home to the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rain forest, wide grasslands, and beautiful coasts. It also has many large, modern cities. Though there have been political and social problems throughout its history, Venezuelans continue to work and play in the country they call home. Through engaging sidebars, colorful photographs, and quick facts, kids will learn about this history, as well as about Venezuela's economy, nature, culture, food, and more.

From small fishing villages to bustling cities, South Korea has a rich history, with Buddhist temples that are centuries old. The cultural history and geography of this peninsula country are described in an age-appropriate way for young readers. This book also discusses South Korea's government and economy, as well as the lifestyle and culture of the people who call the country home.