Books with author Miriam Coleman

Weather plays a great role in our daily lives, but it doesnt just determine what we wear or if we can go outside. The different kinds of weather are clues about Earths climate and atmosphere. Readers will learn about everything from rain and snow to extreme weather such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and more. This text encourages readers to use their STEM skills to critically think about what the weather reveals about Earth. Diagrams, charts, fact boxes, eye-catching images, a glossary, index, and websites create a comprehensive learning experience.

Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources, and historical photographs. Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused text helps readers understand how Black Elk helped shape the history of the Sioux people in the 19th century and beyond. A timeline and sidebars offer opportunities for additional learning.

Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse’s life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death. The text also provides historical context to Crazy Horse’s life, which helps support elementary social studies curricula. Crazy Horse comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources. Sidebars and a detailed timeline help readers gain a full understanding of this fascinating figure’s life.

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the learning experience.

Louisiana—the Pelican State—is known for its bayous, New Orleans festivities, its rich culture, and its varying peoples such as the Acadians. Your readers will love this tour of Louisiana as they learn about its history, symbols, industries, and more through beautiful photographs and a solid, yet lively, introductory text. Interesting fact panels and colorful maps are included.

Glaciers have been shaping Earth for hundreds of thousands of years. Readers will learn how to identify clues they’ve left behind in their wake, such as mountains, valleys, moraines, and more. The manageable text, informative diagrams, and colorful images make this Earth science concept easy to understand. This volume’s content, visuals, fact boxes, glossary, index, and websites help reinforce the STEM skills students need for successful classroom learning.

In many ways, the culture and traditions of Japan are very different from our own. Just by looking at the detailed photographs in this book, readers will see that the Japanese have unique and beautiful architecture, clothing, festivals, and more. The same can be said for Japanese crafts. Readers will likely be familiar with origami, but this book also contains step-by-step instructions for making nengajo (New Year’s) cards and a Samurai hat. Readers are sure to love learning about Japan and its many wonderful customs and traditions from this curriculum-based, high-interest text.

Arkansas is home to the only working diamond mine in the entire United States. That is not all Arkansas has to offer either, as more than half of its land is made up of forests and wilderness. From the sights of Little Rock to the trails of the Ozark National Forest, there is something for everyone in the Natural State, and this book richly and entertainingly presents it for readers.

The digital world offers a plethora of options and tools for researching and sharing information. The sheer volume of this media may seem daunting. Readers will explore the various kinds of media and digital tools available to students, and review step-by-step tips on how to make the best use of them. They will also learn how to share information with friends, family, teachers, or classmates.