Books with author Wiley Blevins

Made up of Great Britain (which includes England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland (which is part of a nearby island), the United Kingdom is home to a diverse range of cultures and traditions.Your tour guide, Isla, will help you navigate her amazing homeland as she explains what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. She will also share what she knows about the country's long history, rich culture, and unique traditions.

The east Asian nation of South Korea is a land of gorgeous natural landscapes, with green forests, towering mountains, and ocean beaches.It is also a land of sprawling, modern cities. Readers will meet up with Wook-jin and Yu-na, their local guides, as they explore everything South Korea has to offer. They'll learn about the country's history, culture, typical lifestyles, and more.

An extraordinary historical adventure from a NY Times Bestselling author. “Win Blevins has painted an epic saga of life in the early West on a huge canvas of vivid colors.”–Tony Hillerman "Blevins is a true storyteller in the tradition of Native American people.” Lee Francis, Director, Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers.In 1822, Sam Morgan dreams of following in the footsteps of the Lewis and Clark expedition. When he steals away on a flatboat headed west, Sam’s epic adventure begins. Along the way, he meets a cast of unforgettable characters, including Capt. William Clark himself and fur traders Jedediah Smith and Irish Tom Fitzpatrick, mountain men well on their way to becoming legends.In a brigade led by the heroic Smith, Sam crosses the fierce deserts to California—a first. But the land of the Golden Bear confronts him with dazzling perils. He must trek the Sierra Nevada and walk thirsty across the Great Basin Desert to save his comrades. Sam learns that he can survive, love, live with nature, and thrive, by trusting himself, by pushing himself—and his dreams—to the limit. REVIEWS "The glory years of frontier life, fresh and rich.”—Kirkus Reviews“Blevins’ sweeping vision of the American frontier is just plain irresistible.” – Michael and Kathleen Gear, The First Americans series.“No one writes about the fur trappers' westering experience better than Blevins. He has a poet's way with words, and imagery to match the wilderness reality. Win has re-created that long-ago world where the improbable was commonplace, where courage and audacity made anything possible.”—Lucia St. Clair Robson, author of Ride the Wind, member of the Western Writers Hall of Fame.SO WILD A DREAMIn the Ree villages, Sam faces treachery and death. While among the Crows, he falls in love with a woman named Meadowlark. From the Bois Brulés, Snakes, and Pawnees, he learns native crafts, lore, and mysticism. But Sam’s best teacher is hard-won experience.On a grueling seven-hundred-mile trek, alone and on foot, across the Great Plains to Fort Atkinson on the Missouri River, he endures a devastating prairie fire and comes to grips with the price of survival.BEAUTY FOR ASHESRich in historical detail, Beauty for Ashes continues Sam Morgan’s epic quest.Sam yearns for more than wealth—he dreams of Meadowlark, the Crow Indian woman who taught him love. When his companions set a course for the Wind River country and Meadowlark’s village, Sam will have one more chance to win his heart’s desire.First, however, he must survive the arduous journey, from cruel winter storms to debilitating illnesses. Sam learns to hunt buffalo and track beaver, and battles warriors of the Pawnee, Lakota, and Blackfeet tribes. Held captive by the Sioux, he makes a daring escape, and faces his most difficult challenge yet when Meadowlark’s family demands that he perform a great deed to prove himself worthy of her love.DANCING WITH THE GOLDEN BEARSam faces his harshest test yet. Jedediah Smith puts together a brigade for a trip into uncharted territory—Mexican California. Sam Morgan eagerly joins up, bringing his Crow wife, Meadowlark, along. Smith hopes to find the Buenaventura, a mighty river thought to connect the Great Salt Lake to California. The river proves to be a myth; the expedition becomes a test of sheer will. The starving trappers rely on Indians willing to share their food. When Sam and crew reach the San Gabriel Mission, they are turned away by the Mexican government and flee back into the desert.Meadowlark endures a life-threatening childbirth. Heading for the safety of the Monterey mission, Sam recognizes the truth of what Hannibal McKye said long ago: “Life is like a golden bear. It’s magnificent, it’s beautiful, and it bites.”

Even though it is only about one-third as big as the United States, India is the second most populated country in the world.With the help of a local named Harisha, readers will get an up-close look at this beautiful country and see how its people live. They will also learn about India's history and get an insider's view of local traditions, culture, and much more.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live south of the border?Twin tour guides Rosa and Pedro will take readers along on a detailed tour of their home country, Mexico. Along the way, they'll offer an insider's look at Mexican life, from what their house looks like to what their family has for dinner. They will also show off some of Mexico's most incredible places, teach readers some simple Spanish phrases, and more.

What can communicate but has no mouth, and can attack but has no hands? A plant! You might love the beauty and fragrance of flowers, but plants are far more complex than meets the eye. Some plants have ways of luring insects for pollination. Others mimic the look of the female insects whose male counterparts they want to attract. The Venus flytrap eats insects and other small animals for extra nourishment. You might see some of these ninja plants―with their sneaky and deceitful ways―in your own backyard. These plants might even be sitting on a windowsill in your home. This fascinating world of ninja plants is waiting to be discovered.

Home to ancient pyramids, sphinxes, and other remarkable remnants of the past, Egypt has long captured the imagination of people around the world.Readers will get an insider's view of this African nation as they explore sandy deserts, busy cities, and much more alongside tour guides Marwa and Hazem. Along the way, they'll learn about Egypt's history, culture, and more.