Amanda Bishop

This book looks at the history of soccer championships, including the World and Euro Cups, and the Olympics. It also provides highlights of the players and teams to watch for at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

This book looks at the history of soccer championships, including the World and Euro Cups, and the Olympics. It also provides highlights of the players and teams to watch for at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Ideal for soccer fans, this engaging book profiles the greatest soccer teams and players from around the world. From David Beckham to the U. S. women's national team, readers will love learning about their favorite teams and players. Extra features include player statistics, records, and fun facts.

Emission of harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide is posing a grave challenge to nature. The problem of global warming needs to be addressed as soon as possible. How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint clearly explains what an individual’s carbon footprint is and what we all can do to make a difference. Special case studies show how these ideas are currently being put into practice around the world.

This book is suitable for ages 6 to 8 years. It features text in Spanish. Following lion cubs from birth to maturity, this book details a cub's place in the pride by discussing the hunt, territory patrols, and pride dominance. Vivid photographs and beautiful illustrations accompany text. Topics include: lions in Asia and Africa; the network of aunts, sisters, and cousins in a lion pride; a lioness's preparation for birth; a cub's involvement in the pride's work and play; and the lives of lone lions in search of a pride.

The Life Cycle of a Flower looks at the growth of a flowering plant from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers.

These busy insects have intrigued people of all ages for thousands of years. The Life Cycle of a Honeybee describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult. Fascinating full-color photographs and easy-to-understand text will delight young readers.

"Life of the Navajo" looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Dine, or 'the people'. The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. Children will learn about: the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children; traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings; the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle; traditions of weaving, basket making, and silversmithing; important historical events, including the Long Walk and the role of Navajo Code Talkers in World War 2.

native nations series - southwest Hopi, Navaho, Zuni and others