Books with author Richard Braden

In the entire Rocky Mountain intermountain region there is no place that was more traveled in the nineteenth century than the famed 'South Pass', a fortuitous spot along the American continental divide in west-central Wyoming. There people and animals could scurry like ants across the crest of the foreboding Rocky Mountains, and live to tell about it. It was as if the Creator, having surveyed His work in this part of the world, pressed a thumb into the landscape to provide a place for simple farmers, immigrants, and some ne'er-do-wells to pass through on their way to the promised land in the far west. It was on the west side of the South Pass that the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail, having existed side-by-side for over 1100 miles, now diverged. The Mormons and the California Forty-niners headed southwest as soon as they cleared the pass; the people bound for Oregon and Washington headed northwest at the same juncture.It was at this pass that a rockhound named Charley Grissom met the Cecil McGowan family, and all of their lives were changed forever.

A fascinating and informative look at the colourful history of England from bestselling author and illustrator, Richard Brassey.This is the history of England, told with Richard's trademark humour and verve, and illustrated in full colour on every page. From 1066 to the present day, through civil wars, great fires and mighty monarchs, Richard explores the rich and exciting history of England with fun and fascinating facts and stories!

Queen Elizabeth I said she'd rather die than marry; she had terrible toothache from eating too many sweets; she consulted a wizard before making big decisions; and she drank beer for breakfast and astonished onlookers with her energetic dancing. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

Richard Blunden spent a lot of his schooldays studying life through the classroom windows. His thoughts and daydreams, as well as a love of nature and the great outdoors, are all expressed in his poetry, as are his quirky sense of humour and observational skills.A child's visit to Granny, the opinion of a pumpkin on Hallowe'en, the lifespan of a sausage and the terror of ill-prepared-for school exams are all explored and commented upon. The spider's visit to the vet is a joy to read. Delightful illustrations accompany the verse, making this a feast of laughter.Recommended for fun and laughter!