Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the '80s and '90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell if she did not believe fervently enough, McCammon was a rule-follower and--most of the time--a true believer....

"Egg to tadpole to frog. An elegant, . . . illustrated life cycle science book for new readers"-- Provided by publisher.

"Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented...

"An astonishing memoir of twelve years as a contemplative nun in a silent monastery. Cloistered takes the reader deep into the hidden world of a traditional Carmelite monastery as it approaches the third Millennium and tells the story of an intense personal journey into and out of an enclosed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Finding an apparently perfect world at Akenside Priory, in Northumberland, Catherine trusts herself to a group of twenty...

El asesor de inversiones más grande del siglo XX, Benjamin Graham, enseñó e inspiró a gente de todo el mundo. La filosofía de Graham de 'inversión de valor', que protege a los inversores de cometer errores significativos y les muestra cómo desarrollar estrategias a largo plazo, ha convertido a El inversor inteligente en la biblia del mercado de valores, desde su publicación original en 1949.

"On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday"--

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the history of Rome. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."

"From music and dancing to tasty food, Cinco de Mayo is a fun holiday to celebrate! Beginning readers can learn about the origins of the holiday and ways to celebrate with this festive title."--

"Did you know that the first electric car was invented before 1900? Readers find this and other facts about electricity in this educational and enjoyable guide to the energy that powers so much of our world. As readers explore 20 fun facts presented in clear and concise text, they chart the development of electricity-from its discovery through Thomas Edison's electric lights all the way to the electric vehicles of today. These shocking facts are presented...

"Lunch gives you the energy to get through your day. But there are so many options for this midday meal. What's on your plate? Empower young readers to identify healthy choices with this exciting book that makes food literacy approachable. Colorful illustrations combined with bright photos make picking healthy choices fun!"--