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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Yosemite
Lisa Halvorsen
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 26, 2000)Experience Yosemite National Park through the eyes of a young traveler! Includes photos and sections on topography, Badger Pass, Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Creek/Fall, plants and trees, giant sequoias, wildlife, glacier point, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, North Dome, Cathedral Range, Lyell, Tenaye Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, and Tioga Pass.
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Giants of Science - George Washington Carver
Lisa Halvorsen
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 25, 2002)George Washington Carver rose from humble beginnings to become a preeminent plant scientist. He found 300 new uses for peanuts--including peanut butter--and 118 new uses for sweet potatoes. He was also an artist and inventor.
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Zion
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Each book describes the physical features, vital statistics, and history of our nation's most prized natural lands. Written as a letter sent home by a young person, each book weaves vital facts and statistics into a first-person text augmented by beautiful "captioned snapshots" of the trip's highlights. Letters Home From books are a unique and engaging way to stimulate interest in travel, U.S. history, geography, wildlife, conservation, and environment. Young readers and families will also love to use these books for planning great trips! Also included in each title are: Glossary For More Information Index
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Letters Home From - Peru
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Here's a unique approach to learning about world cultures and countries. In each first-person account of an international trip you'll experience a country through the eyes of a young traveler. Presented as if you are receiving a letter home from your best friend each day, you'll find out all about the country's land, people, cities, religion, wildlife, food, daily life, history, and much more. The Letters Home From... series is like taking a trip around the world without ever leaving your chair! Each title includes: Glossary For More Information Index
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Letters Home From - Zimbabwe
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Here's a unique approach to learning about world cultures and countries. In each first-person account of an international trip you'll experience a country through the eyes of a young traveler. Presented as if you are receiving a letter home from your best friend each day, you'll find out all about the country's land, people, cities, religion, wildlife, food, daily life, history, and much more. The Letters Home From... series is like taking a trip around the world without ever leaving your chair! Each title includes: Glossary For More Information Index
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Grand Canyon
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 26, 2000)Experience Grand Canyon National park through the eyes of a young traveler! Includes photos and sections on the South Rim entrance, Mather Point, descending the South Wall, the Colorado River, river rafting, Anasazi, ancient Indians, Havasu Canyon/Falls, wildlife, trees and plants, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Creek, and the North Rim/Bright Angel Point.
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Turkey
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Here's a unique approach to learning about world cultures and countries. In each first-person account of an international trip you'll experience a country through the eyes of a young traveler. Presented as if you are receiving a letter home from your best friend each day, you'll find out all about the country's land, people, cities, religion, wildlife, food, daily life, history, and much more. The Letters Home From... series is like taking a trip around the world without ever leaving your chair! Each title includes: Glossary For More Information Index
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The Triangle Histories of the Civil War: Leaders - Harriet Tubman
Lisa Halvorsen
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, May 8, 2002)As one of the Underground Railroad's longest-serving and most successful "conductors," Harriet Tubman helped thousands of slaves escape to freedom.
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Letters Home From - Italy
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Here's a unique approach to learning about world cultures and countries. In each first-person account of an international trip you'll experience a country through the eyes of a young traveler. Presented as if you are receiving a letter home from your best friend each day, you'll find out all about the country's land, people, cities, religion, wildlife, food, daily life, history, and much more. The Letters Home From... series is like taking a trip around the world without ever leaving your chair! Each title includes: Glossary For More Information Index
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Yellowstone
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)Each book describes the physical features, vital statistics, and history of our nation's most prized natural lands. Written as a letter sent home by a young person, each book weaves vital facts and statistics into a first-person text augmented by beautiful "captioned snapshots" of the trip's highlights. Letters Home From books are a unique and engaging way to stimulate interest in travel, U.S. history, geography, wildlife, conservation, and environment. Young readers and families will also love to use these books for planning great trips! Also included in each title are: Glossary For More Information Index
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Grand Canyon by Lisa Halvorsen
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, March 15, 1728)None
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Yellowstone by Lisa Halvorsen
Lisa Halvorsen
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, March 15, 1865)None