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A Princess Primer
Stephanie True Peters
Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Sept. 21, 2006)None
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A Princess Primer: A Fairy Godmother's Guide to Being a Princess
Stephanie TRUE Peters
Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Sept. 21, 2006)For ages the fairy godmother has helped make young girls' dreams come true. Now, for the first time, she reveals her closely guarded secrets in one wondrous volume. Everything a girl needs to know about being a princess is presented in this facsimile of the fairy godmother's personal journal, from how to wear a sparkling tiara and choose a fancy gown to what to expect at a royal ball and how to recognize a true prince. In addition to her advice and tips, the fairy godmother offers stories and personal reminiscences, all illustrated with breathtaking paintings of rich landscapes, marvelous castle interiors, and princesses from around the world. This is an incomparable gift for girls who dream of having a little fairy godmother magic in their lives.
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The Mermaid's Treasure
Stephanie True Peters
Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, June 19, 2008)Another sparkling gift book from The New York Times bestselling author of A PRINCESS PRIMER. For anyone who has ever wondered if mermaids exist, here is a stunning oversize novelty book that reveals everything about their secret world, from how to recognize and find them to tips about their style and preferences. Stories about mermaids past and present are interwoven with activities such as selecting the perfect pet for a mermaid and touring a mermaid castle. Breathtaking watercolor paintings of mermaids, marine animals, and underwater landscapes offer plenty of details to discover. This beautiful gift book offers interactive fun on every page, leading up to a glittery surprise on the final spread.
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The Battle Against Polio
Stephanie True Peters
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Oct. 19, 2004)Discusses the cause of polio and the infection process, its history and search for a cure, and the course it took in the United States between 1900 and the early 1960s.
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Smallpox in the New World
Stephanie True Peters
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2004)Describes the history of smallpox in the Americas, covering the arrival of the Spanish as carriers, its spread throughout the New World, the development of the smallpox vaccine, the elimination of the disease, and its potential use as a terrorist weapon.
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The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Stephanie True Peters
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2004)Describes the 1918 influenza pandemic, from how World War I soldiers spread the disease to recent scientific efforts to understand the virus that took between twenty and forty million lives worldwide.
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The Black Death
Stephanie True Peters
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2004)Describes the 1347-1351 outbreak of plague in Europe, known as the Black Death, which killed one out of three people and changed the course of European history.
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Cholera: Curse of the Nineteenth Century
Stephanie True Peters
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2004)Describes the history of cholera, including its spread from the Ganges River in India to Europe and the United States, the efforts to understand its causes, and the seven pandemics it caused between 1817 and 1961.
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The Big Dipper
Stephanie True Peters
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2003)Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.
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Claws of a Wildcat
Sue Peters
Paperback (Harlequin Enterprises, March 15, 1980)She didn't need a man in her life Dr. Margaret Warrender's air of professional detachment kept everyone from knowing the sensitive, vulnerable woman underneath. And that was just the way she wanted it. Until now. From their first meeting, Dominic Orr, the giant, blond geologist, intruded on her feelings, made her aware that she had personal needs. For the first time in her life things were happening that were beyond her control.... And she wasn't at all sure she liked it!
