Books with author Underwood

Long the dominant icon embodying the spirit of America's frontier past, the image of the cowboy no longer stands alone as the ultimate symbol of independence and self-reliance. The great canvas of the western landscape-in art, books, film-is today shared by the figures called "Mountain Men." They were the trappers of the Rocky Mountain fur trade in the years following Lewis and Clark's Expedition of 1804-1806. With their bold journeys peaking, during the period of 1830-1840, they were the first white men to enter the vast wilderness reaches of the Rockies in search of beaver "plews," as the skins were called. They feasted on the abundant buffalo, elk and other game, while living the ultimate free-spirited wilderness life. Often they paid the ultimate price for their ventures under the arrows, tomahawks, and knives of those native Americans whose lands they had entered.Tales of the Mountain Men, presents in one book many of the most engaging and revealing portraits of mountain men ever written. Ranging from nonfiction classics like Bernard DeVoto's Across the Wide Missouri through fiction from such acclaimed novels as A. B. Guthrie Jr.'s The Big Sky, this collection is destined to be well appreciated by the huge and dedicated audience fascinated by mountain man lore and legend. These readers include many who today participate in reenactments of the mountain man "Rendezvous," with colorful costumes and competitions of traditional skills with authentic guns, knives, and tools.No book exists today with such a diverse and engaging collection of mountain man literature. For an already-large and still-growing audience, Tales of the Mountain Men will be a valued extension of their interest in the mountain man as a compelling and uniquely American figure.

The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told is sure to ignite recollections of your own angling experiences as well as send your imagination adrift. In this compilation of tales you will read about two kinds of places, the ones you have been to before and love to remember, and the places you have only dreamed of going, and would love to visit. Whether you prefer to fish rivers, estuaries, or beaches, this book will take you to all kinds of water, where you'll experience catching every kind of fish.Read on as some of the sport's most talented writers recount their personal memories of catching bass, trout, bluefish marlin, tuna, and more. You'll read about all kinds of fish, and all kinds of fishermen in these pages. Explore the Pacific with Zane Grey, as he fights a 1,000-pound blue marlin, or listen as A.J. McClane explains just what it really means to be an angler. Take a step back in time when you read Ernie Schwiebert's tale of fishing a remote lake in Michigan, when he was still only a young boy. Each of these stories, selected because of its intrinsic literary worth, reinforces the unique personal connection that fishing creates between man and nature.

An empowering tale for all kids, Reading Beauty features fun, rhyming text, loveable characters, and a heartwarming ending that will keep young minds entertained.A repressible fairy tale retelling that is sure to charm readers of all ages: When a fairy's curse—a deathlike sleep via paper cut—threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it's up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people. Set in the universe of the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella, this empowering bedtime story for girls will entice young readers with its brave heroine, star-studded setting, and hilarious, heartwarming happy ending.• Features brightly colored illustrations with impressive details that bring the storyline to life and keep readers engaged• Encourages young girls to stand up for what they believe in while reminding them that their positive actions can truly make an impact• Deborah Underwood is the author of Interstellar Cinderella and many other books for children, including the New York Times bestsellers Here Comes the Easter Cat, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book• Meg Hunt is the illustrator of Interstellar a printmaker, educator, and all-around maker of things. She was also the recipient of the 2015 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award for her contribution to the Illustrators 58 exhibitionFans of Grown-Ups Never Do That and A Girl, a Racoon, and the Midnight Moon will also enjoy the fantastical storyline and captivating imagery found in Reading Beauty.• Great read-aloud book for classroom and families• Books for kids ages 6-8• Children's books for early elementary school students

Long the dominant icon embodying the spirit of America's frontier past, the image of the cowboy no longer stands alone as the ultimate symbol of independence and self-reliance. The great canvas of the western landscape-in art, books, film-is today shared by the figures called "Mountain Men." They were the trappers of the Rocky Mountain fur trade in the years following Lewis and Clark's Expedition of 1804-1806. With their bold journeys peaking, during the period of 1830-1840, they were the first white men to enter the vast wilderness reaches of the Rockies in search of beaver skins. They feasted on the abundant buffalo, elk and other game, while living the ultimate free-spirited wilderness life. Often they paid the ultimate price for their ventures under the arrows, tomahawks, and knives of those Native Americans whose lands they had entered.The Greatest Mountain Men Stories Ever Told, presents in one book many of the most engaging and revealing portraits of mountain men ever written. This collection is destined to be well appreciated by the huge and dedicated audience fascinated by mountain man lore and legend. These readers include many who today participate in reenactments of the mountain man "Rendezvous," with colorful costumes and competitions of traditional skills with authentic guns, knives, and tools.

Horses, sailing ships, Mayans, pyramids and conquistadors... Unbroken is being hailed as “a great read for all ages!”Felipe Ferrer's young life is turned upside down when Hernan Cortes rides into the Ferrer stable yard. Cortes, planning to lead his conquistadors to Mexico, is in desperate need of horses. When Felipe’s father refuses to sell his prize stallion, Majesty, Cortes cheats him out of the horse and sends Ferrer to debtor’s prison. To save Felipe from the same fate his father arranges for the boy to go along with Cortes as Majesty’s groom.Thus begins the greatest adventure of Felipe’s life. He will deal with bullies, thieves, a hurricane and a Mayan king. He will save a prince, save a girl, and save a horse.But all he wants is to get free, get home and exonerate his father.

The Secret Woodland Activity Book is a beautifully illustrated and immersive Scandinavian-style woodland-themed activity book full of magic and make-believe. Rather than being an activity book that children take with them when playing outside, this exciting title is pact full of woodland activities for children to do wherever they are. Some of the characters in the woodland activity book include magical birds, woodland sprites and fairies as well as other more conventional creatures such as bears, owls and foxes. Activities in The Secret Woodland Activity Book include mazes, paper crafts activities, coloring in, recipes, scenes to create with help from the included stickers and treasure maps, and all with a mystical and magical theme!

What does Armageddon really mean?Imagine a post-Armageddon world where survivors, instead of clawing out an existence and fighting each other, work together.Imagine they begin to rebuild this decimated planet into the the paradise it was meant to be?Now imagine that, as their work progresses, people who had died in the old system begin coming back to life.Meet Steve. Steve died late in the old world amid plagues, wars, crime, pollution, natural disasters and violence. Suddenly Steve is alive, young and healthy. The world he has been brought back to holds no more threats - no pollution, no diseases, no crime, no wars. He is just beginning to understand what life is really supposed to be like, what Earth's true potential is.But Steve wants more. What did he miss? How did history work out? How were the Bible’s prophecies about Armageddon fulfilled? What questions would you want answers to?What prompted the cry of "Peace and Security?" (1 Thessalonians 5:3)What was the beast with seven heads, and how did it destroy Babylon the Great? (Revelation 17:16)What was the sign of the son of man? (Matthew 24:30)Who or what turned out to be Gog of Magog? (Ezekiel 39:1-6)Who survived Armageddon, and who didn't?On his first day back to a vigorous and vital life, Steve is about to get satisfying answers to all those questions.

The Magical Under the Sea Activity Book is the second beautiful activity book created by Mia Underwood. Sumptuously illustrated with Mia’s Scandinavian-inspired artwork, Under the Sea Activity Book incorporates a plethora of both real-life as well as some fictitious aquatic characters and is packed with a huge variety of imaginative activities for children to do wherever they are. The environmental impact of humans on the marine ecosystems is subtly referred to from time-to-time to help children understand how important it is for us to look after all things aquatic. Activities in Under the Sea Activity Book include mazes, paper-craft activities, colouring in and scenes to create with help from the included stickers. All with a mystical and magical theme!

Fifteen gripping tales of determination, strength of mind, perseverance, and fortitude.Although survival is often taken for granted - something every human strives to achieve on a daily basis - it is just this everyday imperative that makes for the most exciting stories. When something goes wrong, when survival is threatened, often by something as simple and sudden as a boat overturning or a traveler losing his way, this is when the necessity of survival is no longer just another daily chore. This is when something as intrinsic as breathing or swallowing becomes the most essential need and the most sought-after desire.

Horses, sailing ships, Mayans, pyramids and conquistadors... Unbroken is being hailed as “a great read for all ages!”Felipe Ferrer's young life is turned upside down when Hernan Cortes rides into the Ferrer stable yard. Cortes, planning to lead his conquistadors to Mexico, is in desperate need of horses. When Felipe’s father refuses to sell his prize stallion, Majesty, Cortes cheats him out of the horse and sends Ferrer to debtor’s prison. To save Felipe from the same fate his father arranges for the boy to go along with Cortes as Majesty’s groom.Thus begins the greatest adventure of Felipe’s life. He will deal with bullies, thieves, a hurricane and a Mayan king. He will save a prince, save a girl, and save a horse.But all he wants is to get free, get home and exonerate his father.

Long the dominant icon embodying the spirit of America's frontier past, the image of the cowboy no longer stands alone as the ultimate symbol of independence and self-reliance. The great canvas of the western landscape-in art, books, film-is today shared by the figures called "Mountain Men." They were the trappers of the Rocky Mountain fur trade in the years following Lewis and Clark's Expedition of 1804-1806. With their bold journeys peaking, during the period of 1830-1840, they were the first white men to enter the vast wilderness reaches of the Rockies in search of beaver "plews," as the skins were called. They feasted on the abundant buffalo, elk and other game, while living the ultimate free-spirited wilderness life. Often they paid the ultimate price for their ventures under the arrows, tomahawks, and knives of those native Americans whose lands they had entered.Tales of the Mountain Men, presents in one book many of the most engaging and revealing portraits of mountain men ever written. Ranging from nonfiction classics like Bernard DeVoto's Across the Wide Missouri through fiction from such acclaimed novels as A. B. Guthrie Jr.'s The Big Sky, this collection is destined to be well appreciated by the huge and dedicated audience fascinated by mountain man lore and legend. These readers include many who today participate in reenactments of the mountain man "Rendezvous," with colorful costumes and competitions of traditional skills with authentic guns, knives, and tools.No book exists today with such a diverse and engaging collection of mountain man literature. For an already-large and still-growing audience, Tales of the Mountain Men will be a valued extension of their interest in the mountain man as a compelling and uniquely American figure.