Books with author Tawney Anderson

Imagine being fifteen years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil: the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce, a normal teenager who became an unlikely heroine of the Civil War (1861-1865). Tillie and other women and girls like her found themselves trapped during this critical three-day battle in southern Pennsylvania. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, Tillie and other Gettysburg citizens helped save the lives of countless wounded Union and Confederate soldiers. In gripping prose, Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the of Battle Gettysburg takes readers behind the scenes. And through Tillie’s own words, the story of one of the Civil War’s most famous battles comes alive.

A Junior Library Guild Selection. With thousands of men off fighting in the Civil War, the government hired women and girls--some as young as ten--to make millions of rounds of ammunition. Poor immigrant girls and widows paid the price for carelessness at three major arsenals. Many of these workers were killed, blown up and burned beyond recognition. As Steve Sheinkin did with The Port Chicago 50, Tanya Anderson in Gunpowder Girls tells an amazing war story that finally gives its subjects their due. Hidden history comes alive through primary-source research and page-turning narrative. Gunpowder Girls is a story of child labor and immigrant hopes and the cruel, endless demands of an all-consuming war.

A Junior Library Guild Selection This is the book that introduced modern readers to the courageous 15-year-old girl who survived the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil the Battle of Gettysburg and told the exciting story in gripping detail. In July 1863, Tillie Pierce became an unlikely heroine of the Civil War (1861-1865). Tillie and other women and girls like her found themselves trapped during this critical three-day battle in southern Pennsylvania. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, Tillie and other Gettysburg citizens helped save the lives of countless wounded Union and Confederate soldiers. With beautiful photography and detailed descriptions by acclaimed young adult author Tanya Anderson, Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg takes readers behind the scenes. And through Tillie's own words, the story of one of the Civil War's most famous battles comes alive. Benjamin Franklin Award gold medalist.

With thousands of men off fighting in the Civil War, the government hired women and girls—some as young as ten—to make millions of rounds of ammunition. Poor immigrant girls and widows paid the price for carelessness at three major arsenals. Many of these workers were killed, blown up and burned beyond recognition. As Steve Sheinkin did with The Port Chicago 50, Tanya Anderson in Gunpowder Girls tells an amazing war story that finally gives its subjects their due. Hidden history comes alive through primary-source research and page-turning narrative. Gunpowder Girls is a story of child labor and immigrant hopes and the cruel, endless demands of an all-consuming war. "Outstanding," raves Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era. "Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, this tragic story of 140 girls and young women killed by gunpowder explosions in three arsenals where they produced ammunition for Civil War armies reveals details previously unfamiliar even to Civil War historians. We can now add their names to the human toll of America's greatest conflict."“Clear, engaging prose," writes Kirkus Reviews in its September 2016 issue. "Extensive backmatter adds gravitas. The employment plight of so many women of the era — few jobs and low pay — is amply illustrated. This grim, enlightening tale is most likely to appeal to those who seek out disaster stories or have an interest in American history. ”“Wow! This story is unprecedented. The accounts of the explosions themselves are as harrowing as narrative gets.” —Elizabeth Norton, Commerce Township (Mich.) Community Library

The Easter MiracleThe perfect addition to your child’s Easter Basket! This is the second book in the "Jenny Adventure Series" that will spark the imagination in children of all ages!Author Tawney Anderson’s children’s book, “The Easter Miracle”, combines a unique host of characters that bring this Easter story to life. Combined with animal character illustrations, “The Easter Miracle” creates a theater of the mind that will leave a heart-warming impression in the minds of children and their families, while exemplifying why we celebrate Easter.In the story, it is spring time on the farm. Millie, the beloved family cow, is pregnant, and her baby is due any day. Jenny can’t help but worry and she shares her concern with her new friend, Jonathan. The Easter concert at church is just days away, and the children are performing. Each day brings new concerns about leaving Millie’s side. On the night of the concert, the entire family is at the church when Millie goes into labor. The animals surround her as they realize Millie is in trouble. How can they warn the family in time to save Millie and her baby?Purchase the paperback version today and download the Kindle e-book for FREE!

“The Thanksgiving Tracker”The perfect book to help your child celebrate Thanksgiving! This is the fifth book in “The Jenny Adventure Series” that will spark the imagination in children of all ages!Purchase the paperback version today and download the Kindle e-book for FREE!Author Tawney Anderson’s children’s book, “The Thanksgiving Tracker”, combines a unique host of characters that bring into focus the significance of family and friends in a crisis. Combined with animal character illustrations, this story creates a theater of the mind that will leave a heart-warming impression in the minds of children and their families.In this sequel to “The Halloween haunter”, Jenny and Jonathan are swept up into a new adventure. The black horse rescued at Halloween has been given a new home but little does the family know he is not the only one in need of help! As the family prepares for Thanksgiving and the Civic Event, Henry introduces his Native American skill of tracking to Jonathan and Jenny to practice in the vast forests of the farm. An unexpected emergency leads the family into a life or death experience with a stranger. But it is Jenny’s new skill of tracking that saves her loved ones and the animals that find sanctuary in the woods.Be sure to read the other books in “The Jenny Adventure Series": "A NATIVITY CHRISTMAS", "THE EASTER MIRACLE", “HAMILTON SAVES THE 4TH OF JULY”, and “THE HALLOWEEN HAUNTER”."A NATIVITY CHRISTMAS" is the first book:Jenny’s animal friends are waiting for her at Grandpa Bob’s farm to read the annual Christmas story. On the way, a sudden snowstorm hits, causing the truck to lose control and collide with a pack of wolves! Stuck in a snow bank, and surrounded by wolves, Jenny and her family need help. Sensing danger, the farm animals sound the alarm and help rescue the family they’ve all grown to love. "THE EASTER MIRACLE"is the second book:Millie, the beloved family cow, is due to deliver her baby any day. Jenny and her new friend, Jonathan, are to sing in the church’s Easter concert. That same night, Millie’s labor begins and she’s in trouble. The farm animals must somehow warn the family in time to save Millie’s baby.“HAMILTON SAVES THE 4TH OF JULY” is the third book:It’s summertime. Jenny and her new friend, Jonathan, have been busy helping Dr. Ben with the neighborhood animals…including Sophia, the big pink pig that gets into lots of trouble. One day, an unexpected visitor shows up on the farm and is welcomed to make it his home. It is the love for his new family that enables him to face the danger that threatens Jenny and Jonathan and to save Eli Saunders’ farm!“THE HALLOWEEN HAUNTER”is the fourth book:Soon it will be Halloween and it’s a time for Fall Festivals in the country area where the children live. But bags full of horse feed are disappearing and the town is becoming uneasy because of the continued theft. Who is taking them? Why haven’t the dogs warned the farms? During a walk in the woods to gather leaves and boughs for a fall cornucopia, Jenny and Jonathan are thrown into a new adventure as they discover the thief and the mystery of the hidden graveyard that has become his home.All these books are available on Amazon as an eBook and paperback. For full color photos of the animals and locations in the book series and for more information on the “The Jenny Adventure Series”, please visit my web page: http://www.tawneyanderson.com

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they used to live. Researchers believe fewer than 98,000 exist in the wild―fewer even than endangered African elephants. In 2016, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added giraffes to the organization's Red List of Threatened Species. What is causing their disappearance? Overpopulation of humans in giraffe habitats and illegal poaching. Learn about giraffes' physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles; examine the dangers they face from humans and climate change; and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants using technology and conservation efforts.

Tawana reflects on her life and shares at each stage the lessons she has learned. She is authentic in sharing her challenges and showing how there is a lesson at the end of each stage in life. Throughout, she compels us to evaluate every season in our life and find your lesson in it. She shares with you how she herself decided to live a SHINE (Stuff Happens It’s Not The End) lifestyle and encourages you to do the same.

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32 niv).It's Jesus's promise to you--the promise that you will live triumphantly. But what keeps you from really walking in the joy of the Lord? The powers of darkness attack us daily. But, as Dr. Neil Anderson shows in Victory Over the Darkness, you can have the power to conquer them by knowing who you are in Christ. In this book, you will learn how to· realize the power of your identity in Christ· find freedom from the burdens of your past· stand against the spiritual forces of this world· win the battle for your mind· become the victorious person you want to be· discover the truth about God's view of youVictory Over the Darkness spells out practical ways to experience Christian growth based on Christ's promise. Learn to apply the truths of Scripture as a base from which to renew your mind and become the person Christ empowers you to be.Study guide and DVD also available.

Imagine being fifteen years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil: the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce, a normal teenager who became an unlikely heroine of the Civil War (1861-1865). Tillie and other women and girls like her found themselves trapped during this critical three-day battle in southern Pennsylvania. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, Tillie and other Gettysburg citizens helped save the lives of countless wounded Union and Confederate soldiers. In gripping prose, Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the of Battle Gettysburg takes readers behind the scenes. And through Tillie’s own words, the story of one of the Civil War’s most famous battles comes alive.

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they used to live. Researchers believe fewer than 98,000 exist in the wild—fewer even than endangered African elephants. In 2016, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added giraffes to the organization's Red List of Threatened Species. What is causing their disappearance? Overpopulation of humans in giraffe habitats and illegal poaching. Learn about giraffes' physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles; examine the dangers they face from humans and climate change; and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants using technology and conservation efforts.