Books with author Michael L. Benson

Gloria Estefan's life was altered forever in 1990. A semitrailer truck crushed the singer-songwriter's tour bus, and Gloria's back was broken. Fans were amazed when she was back on stage, singing and dancing, less than a year later. But to those who knew her, Gloria's courage and strength were a part of her even as a young girl growing up in Miami, Florida. The year she graduated from high school, Gloria began college, met her future husband, and started the journey to become the most popular Cuban-American entertainer in the world. Discover the woman behind the microphone in this fascinating look at Gloria Estefan - mother, humanitarian, wife, and pop music "diva."

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia by Professor Mike Benton is the perfect guide to dinosaurs and the prehistoric world for children aged nine plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.

This series about dinosaurs covers different types of dinosaur, from the incredibly ferocious T-Rex, to the smaller (but just as deadly) Coelophysis. Children can learn about their anatomy, behaviour, eating habits, and imagine what life might have been like in the prehistoric world in an informative way. It includes Internet links to take children to relevant sites on the Net. It also includes the most up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries.