Books published by publisher Snake Mountain Press

Homesteading: Settling America’s Heartland describes the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of the brave pioneer families who set out into the unknown to create a home on the vast, desolate grasslands of the Great Plains. The Homestead Act of 1862 offered, practically free, a 160-acre plot to anyone willing to develop it. Hundreds of men, women, and children took advantage of the opportunity to build a home, a farm, and a while new life on the western prairie.The homesteader’s life could be harsh. The Great Plains had few resources, unpredictable weather, and numerous dangers. Nevertheless, many stalwart Americans and immigrants took up the challenge. Many failed, but others survived and eventually thrived, opening the way for generations of Westerners to come.Kids and adults alike will delight in this engaging short history, beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs by William Muñoz

From Natalia Shelikhova, unofficially the first woman governor of Russian Alaska, to the pioneer Iditarod racer Mary Shields, the eleven women portrayed in this engaging book were indeed bold�breaking down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time. The fourth in Mountain Press�s state-by-state series for teen readers, Bold Women in Alaska History reveals the feminine side of our northernmost state�s storied past. Among the fear-less femmes we meet are Mary Antisarlook, the Reindeer Queen of Sinrock; Elizabeth Peratrovich, an early crusader for Native Alaskan civil rights; and Thelma Buchholdt, the first female Filipino American to serve in the Alaska legislature.Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read.

Reading this book feels like binging on a Netflix series because you have to see what happens next. You are invited to have a front-row seat to view what it took to create an amazing marriage while undertaking an almost impossible renovation. --Dr. Larry Wagner, PhD, professor of counseling, Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina Seasoned renovators Greg and Denise Broadwater dream of owning and restoring a historic home in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. What follows are six years of unimaginable challenges and successes concerning the renovation of their condemned 1920s Charleston Cottage, their place in a transitional neighborhood on Congress Street, and their thirty-year marriage. In a community that struggles to feel like home, alongside normal stressors of full-time work and family weddings, the heightened tension taxes the Broadwaters to the brink. Nothing is left untouched in their hundred-year-old cottage full of architectural and historical details, from the rotted floorboards to the hole in the roof and the knob-and-tube wiring that causes a fire. But through Denise's fascinating memoir, A House with Holes, the Christian author and therapist shares how she and her craftsman-architect husband strengthened the holes in both their home and their relationship during this wearying time in order to survive and thrive. Using Broadwater's counseling experience, marriage principles have been woven seamlessly into the text, demonstrating ways to maintain relationships in the midst of struggles. Reflective questions close each chapter so that readers may ponder their own relationships with growth and understanding.

Romanian orphan, sixteen year old Rachel Stephenson, is being stalked by powerful forces. Her only apparent friend is a two foot tall Mountain Witch named Katie, who seems oblivious to Rachel's peril. Rachel flees into the wilderness, but falls under the domination of a powerful sorceress who transports her across space and time to another world. Spanning two universes and containing elements of the paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction, "Run, Witch, Run" is that rare piece in a market saturated with paranormal thrillers - unique and creative.Here you will meet a sorceress who is more Madame Curie than "Wicked Witch of the West", miniature women known as Mountain Witches who mine the diamond-like mineral Moissanite on their home planet, Citadel operatives who attempt to bring order to the magical world while hiding its existence from those on Earth, and a human detective desperate to solve a string of disappearances in time to save Rachel.Book 1 in "The Mountain Witch Saga"Book 2 in the "Mountain Witch Saga" is "Last Witch Standing"Readers who appreciate books like "The Golden Compass", "A Wrinkle in Time", or "The Hunger Games", and "The Wizard of Oz" will enjoy this series.Cover Photograph:Copyright Chesterf/Dreamstime

Sequel to "Mystical Aria: Seeking the Gallion Queen," which won Literary Classics 2017 Gold Award for Fantasy - Tween.Instead of gazing at the stars, I’m flying among them where no tween has been. These are the writings of Aria Vanir aboard the Gallion superspaceship, Rama XI, during my unexpected alien adventure for first contact with Queen Supreme Nashata, Galactic Mother of the Gallions. First contact with Queen Supreme Nashata, Galactic Mother of the Gallions, transforms psychic tween Aria Vanir of Virginia Beach into Earth Ambassador to the Gallions. Can Aria summon the courage to tell humanity about the Gallions’ peaceful messages of love, prosperity, and infinity? For this, she turns to her most trusted companion: her diary.In this second book of the science fantasy Mystical Aria series, Aria’s adventure unfolds through her innermost thoughts as she reveals her dreams, visions, and inner conflicts. Get the scoop on new chapters from her teen spy sis Jackie, BFF Tommy Manger, and galfriend-for-life Princess LeSom. Check out the brand-new Aria’s Universe for exclusive interviews with aliens aboard the starship Rama XI. Why does Princess LeSom like Elvis so much? What initiation did First Engineer Peakte endure to emerge as the Gallions’ greatest inventor? How did alien queen Nashata meet her favorite unicorn, Shemuse, and accept her royal destiny?'Stories from these peaceful aliens inspire Aria to believe there might be a safe place in the world for her secret, psychic talents.

A merciful pirate. A cyborg with divided loyalties. Bounty hunters out for blood. All Krys wants is to capture enough bounties to keep her belly filled and move up in rank, but when she and her dad catch a pirate, the pirate’s crewmates retaliate. The attack kills Krys’s dad and burns away half her face and limbs. When her relatives set out to avenge their fallen brother, Krys must choose between forgiveness and revenge, the law and the outlaws. No matter what she chooses, it will either be betraying her friends or betraying her family.

Welcome to the exciting world of SPRIGGLES, a uniquely fun way to motivate, educate, and inspire readers of pre-school age and older. Through innovative stories, playful rhymes, and colorful illustrations, SPRIGGLES motivates children to lead healthy, active, and energetic lives. By combining "spirit" and "giggles," SPRIGGLES: HEALTH & NUTRITION enables loving parents and devoted educators to inspire their young ones to "Eat a balanced meal, Seal," "Limit the fat, Cat," "Take a bath, Giraffe," and many, many more.Titles in the Spriggles Motivational Book Series:* Inspiration * Health & Nutrition * Activity & Exercise*** A portion of the proceeds from these books will be directed toward the establishment of a Spriggles Fund which will be utilized to create and/or support avenues which will enhance the emotional and physical well-being of children everywhere.

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL: Get This Audiobook for FREE! That's right...For a limited time you can download a FREE mp3 Audiobook version of our new Frog Book for Kids, "The Adventures of Crog the Frog Prince"You and your kids will laugh out loud as you listen to this funny and cute Audiobook while reading along & paging through 29 amazing cartoon-style, full-color illustrations of Crog and his friends. Enjoy meeting how Crog the Frog and toad are friends. That's twice the fun!Here's what readers are saying about this FUNNY new adventure book for kids 3-8."Ridiculously perfect for a 3-8 child...Oh, and awesome illustrations complete the experience!" ~ Jake Cornfield"Emily A. Cabot has scored a winner with her Frog Book, with Crog and his Adventures. The illustrations are delightful too. With the addition of the Free Audio book, kids can listen while looking at the pictures. See how frog to prince is great reading for your kids. It was great fun for our whole family." ~ J. Macintyre"My grandchildren loved this book and can't wait for the arrival of Emily A. Cabot's other books. They loved what happened to Crog's personality when he became a frog prince. And when Caroline captured him they were on the edge of their seats." ~ Austin JacksonMeet "Crog" the Frog Prince. Well, he's not a prince to begin with. He's just an ordinary frog in an ordinary pond.But when Crog wakes up one day to find a crown on his head the fun begins, he really goes from frog to prince. He starts thinking of himself differently. His best friend Zog makes sure he has a special throne and delicious worms to eat. Download "The Adventures of Crog the Frog Prince" right now for you kids.