Books with author Mary Boney

Aliaune Thiam s father was a famous drummer, and his mother was a well-known dancer. Those musical genes helped the boy become a performer in his own right but the road to stardom was not without twists and turns. At first, Thiam was a small-time criminal who sold test answers and marijuana. Soon he became more daring, stealing cars and selling them to drug dealers. By his early twenties, he was head of a national auto-theft operation. Eventually the law caught up with him and he spent three years in prison. That time behind bars gave him a chance to think about his life and turn it around. Now known as Akon, the former car thief has changed his ways to become one of the world s most popular and controversial R&B artists. He s got his own record label and clothing lines, and he s breaking into movies and television. But no matter how big he gets, Akon says he ll never take his blessings for granted.

How have bats and cheetahs inspired new modes of transportation? Learn about some of the best new modes of transportation that have been inspired by the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and STEAM initiatives.

How have termite mounds and snail shells inspired building designs? Learn about some of the best building designs and inventions that have been borrowed from the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and STEAM initiatives.

What do the images on Oregon’s state seal stand for? How is Oregon’s state government organized? What would you find in Mount Hood National Forest? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Oregon. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Oregon a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Oregon’s unique state symbols. You can learn about the world’s deepest lake and biggest sea cave, as well as discover Oregon’s many different landforms. And, you will find out how the Oregon Trail made the state what it is today.