Books with author Robin Taylor

The Way People Live series focuses on people in various cultures and historical circumstances. Some of these groups are more current, like citizens living on an Israeli kibbutz; others no longer exist, such as Northerners during the Civil War. By emphasizing daily routines, personal struggles and triumphs, the authors portray life in a realistic manner, as well as reveal stereotypes and prejudices that may be associated with some of these diverse groups of people. Combining numerous primary source quotations, fascinating photographs, and fresh you-are-there narrative, The Way People Live brings readers into the lives of people both past and present. Even the most reluctant readers will find it hard to resist these appealing books.

Space stations have been the mainstay and "work horses" of the international aerospace industry for the past three decades. They are highly valued as medical laboratories for learning about the effects of space on humans, astronomy platforms for studying distant stars and galaxies, observation posts for viewing and analyzing environmentally sensitive regions on Earth, and springboards for future human travel to a variety of planets within our solar system and possibly beyond. From the early and relatively simple Skylab, Salyut, and Mir to the modern International Space Station, these platforms have been home to many astronauts from many nations investigating scientific phenomena in a microgravity environment 250 miles in space whirling by at 17,000 miles per hour.

Journey Through Inventions will take you on a fascinating step-by-step trip throught he history of inventions, from the first stone tools to the sophisticated technology of the twentieth century. On your voyage, you will discover all the major inventions which have changed the world, brought to life by striking illustrations and photographs and explained in clear, concise text. Also features a stunning, full-color pull-out time line of inventions. Ages 9 and up

Here I am finishing my first book and I am very excited about it. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have worked for my company for over 20 years. I am the mother of two great kids and two wonderful grandchildren. I love to write poetry as well as children books. There are many people who have encouraged me to finish this book. I would like to thank all of them. I love Little Johnny and his adventures and I know you will too.