Books with author Susan York Meyers

Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa. Through accessible text and historic photographs, this book chronicles Mandela's incredible life and work while providing important background information on apartheid, the African National Congress, and nonviolent resistance. Mandela's struggles and ultimate triumph over adversity will resonate with readers as a heroic example of not giving up when all the odds are stacked against you.

In the 18th century the explorer and mariner James Cook made his way to the American colonies to fight for the British in the French and Indian War. In the New World he would earn fame as a courageous sea captain, talented mapmaker, astronomer of Venus, and seeker of the Northwest Passage. This fascinating account details his voyage around Antarctica and his accomplishment as the first accurate mapmaker of the Pacific Ocean. This guide will introduce readers to the legacy of one of the most talented men in the history of exploration.

At almost fourteen, Myra shops in the fat girl department. No one, least of all her mother, let’s her forget it. Except for Myra’s almost-imaginary friend, a statue of a girl out in the woods.So when Myra finally finds a friend who wants to spend time with her, and doesn’t mind being seen with her, she wonders if it’s for real. Or will her new friend be like all the other kids, and make fun of her for being fat?And who is answering the notes Myra leaves at the statue? Is the writer a friend or a foe?She may have to choose between a longed-for friendship and doing the right thing.

Tessa has always believed in Andre. So when she inherits her uncle’s house, she goes back to Ama, Oklahoma, determined to solve the mystery of the man her uncle told her didn’t exist. But when she arrives, Tessa finds more than one mystery. How did her uncle really die? And what do you do when you find the tall, dark and handsome man of your dreams, who even cooks and cleans?Too bad he’s dead.

Since she was little, Tessa has believed in Andre. When she inherits her uncle's house, she goes back to Ama, Oklahoma, determined to solve the mystery of the man her uncle told her didn't exist. But once she gets to Ama, Tessa finds more than one mystery.How did her uncle really die?And what do you do when you find the tall, dark and handsome man of your dreams, one that even cooks and cleans?Too bad he's dead.