Books with author Rebecca Robinson

A stunning picture book biography about the tightrope walker who dazzled Paris as she danced across the sky with impeccable balance and unparalleled skill during the French Revolution.In revolutionary France, a girl named Marguerite Lalanne longed to perform above large crowds on a tightrope, just like her acrobatic parents. Sneaking off to the fairgrounds for secret tightrope walking lessons, Marguerite finessed her performance skills, ultimately performing for crowds as a young rope dancer. And eventually, Marguerite would perform as Madame Saqui, waltzing and pirouetting across- and never falling off- countless ropes above adoring crowds. A nouvelle chérie de Paris, Madame Saqui cemented her place in circus history, winning the adoration of the French people and royalty alike, including Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. This remarkable biography unveils the inspiring story of a trailblazing woman who revolutionized the circus world-- without ever missing a step.

Luc’s story represents the fictionalized version of the training of a famous chef in France during the 19th century. Seeking his career as a baker, you follow the struggles of a group of poor, young apprentices that work under brutal conditions to achieve a certificate that allows them to work in the established kitchens of Paris. Through his eyes you not only see the early stages of French cuisine, but also view historical locations such a Montmartre, methods of travel within the city, and student activity.Rebecca Robins M.A., DrEd has called upon her intimate knowledge of some of the best young chefs of today who were trained by Thomas Keller of the French Laundry, and Alain Ducasse with multiple 3 star restaurants. Her entertaining columns in the San Jose Mercury News and the internet site (Hogsalt.com) have given a view of what it takes to be a modern chef. In Small Potatoes she goes back in time to show the brutal conditions under which famous chefs such as Antoine Careme and George Auguste Escoffier trained.

A stunning picture book biography about the tightrope walker who dazzled Paris as she danced across the sky with impeccable balance and unparalleled skill during the French Revolution.In revolutionary France, a girl named Marguerite Lalanne longed to perform above large crowds on a tightrope, just like her acrobatic parents. Sneaking off to the fairgrounds for secret tightrope walking lessons, Marguerite finessed her performance skills, ultimately performing for crowds as a young rope dancer. And eventually, Marguerite would perform as Madame Saqui, waltzing and pirouetting across- and never falling off- countless ropes above adoring crowds. A nouvelle chérie de Paris, Madame Saqui cemented her place in circus history, winning the adoration of the French people and royalty alike, including Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. This remarkable biography unveils the inspiring story of a trailblazing woman who revolutionized the circus world-- without ever missing a step.

Antarctica Our last wilderness. But for how long A topical future history thriller from the worldwide bestselling author of the Mars series.Like the land it protects, the Antarctic Treaty is dissolving. The worlds last unstripped asset, Antarctica is in danger of becoming a free-for-all oil reconnaissance teams intent on mass extraction, adventure travellers trailing waste across the tundra, and multi-national interests covertly vying for influence. But a new radical environmentalist group is determined to show humanity that Antarctica cannot be plundered like the rest of the world. Whatever it takesAntarctica: an eco-thriller, a romance, and a passionate study of a desolate continent. Against a majestic backdrop, multi-award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson paints his latest big picture by focusing on the personal triumphs and tragedies of the innocents, the activists, and the ruthless exploiters who are fighting their version of the future for Earths last great wilderness.

A colourful and fun new series that introduces animals and habitats to young children. There's plenty to spot while looking to see what's hiding in the jungle. Peep-hole clues help the reader think of the answer before folding out the large flaps to see a wonderfully colourful scene.Peer into the jungle to discover what's behind the tall grass, dangling from a tree, sitting amongst the leaves and lurking in the river. Three questions on each animal carefully guide the reader to seek the identity of the animal hiding in the jungle. Die-cut features on the flaps reveal further clues of furrystripes, large teeth, beaks and tails.

Children love to play hide and seek, and they will love this new series that gets them peeking through die-cuts to guess what's hiding underneath. What's that hiding in a drawer, in a laundry basket, and behind the drapes? With three written clues to help readers before they fold out the flap to reveal the answer, young readers will love guessing which favorite pet is hiding now.