Books with author Underwood

Who can be a ballroom dancer? How did the foxtrot get its name? Is ballroom dancing an art or a sport? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life!

The sequel to Rhuna: Keeper of Wisdom, and the second book in an exciting and unique historical fantasy series Rhuna: Crossroads is set in exotic Ancient Egypt and features unforgettable characters and a riveting adventure.Some years have passed since Rhuna helped to defeat the Dark Master in her new home of Atlán, and now Rhuna has a teenage daughter who accompanies her on an assignment in Ancient Egypt to investigate some disturbing reports. She soon discovers an astonishing underground network of the Dark Master's followers, along with the secret group of Atlans dedicated to stopping them. In the process of trying to carry out her assignment, Rhuna is confronted with enormous challenges that could drastically change her entire life and everything she has ever believed in!

Unique Historical Fantasy "wonderful imagery""delightfully creative imagination" - Maria Flanagan"a mystical tale of ethereal beauty"- Barry Have you ever wondered who built the pyramids or the eerie statues on Easter Island - and how they were made?Maybe they were made with superhuman powers - or magic - by a highly advanced civilization like Atlantis! And maybe there was a young girl named Rhuna who finds out that she has these powers, and that she is the only one with special magic to defeat the Dark Master who has brought evil and chaos to her idyllic utopian civilization."I can honestly say that I love her writing style. The way she describes things is amazing - makes you feel like you are there experiencing it all first hand. The way that the story in a whole is written is amazing also. Rhuna - is a young girl who is trying to find herself and about her past. ...you have to read this book and by doing so that you will enjoy the different characters who are involved in the story. You will also find that this is one of those hard to put down once you start reading type books." - Sue Ann B

What is a theater-in-the-round? How do actors make fights on stage look real? Why do we tell actors to "break a leg" before a performance? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life! Each Culture in Action book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.

Man's Best Friend is a short one-act play. Terrie and Max are completely in love but the diagnosis of a potentially fatal disease causes these young lovers to wonder if happiness can be found after inevitable heartache. Written with matter-of-fact sincerity, this play requires honest acting that will undoubtedly affect any audience. Man’s Best Friend is perfect for a traveling competition or festival with its small cast, short run-time and simple staging. Plus, the author will consider gender changes for any of the 3 roles.

Is it okay to slurp your noodles in Japan? How do the Maori people say hello? In China, should you give an umbrella as a gift? Social customs can vary greatly from country to country. This entertaining and enlightening book takes readers on a visit to different cultures around the world to learn what they consider good manners when greeting, gift giving, eating, and much more.