Sophie Chien and the rest of her elementary school class can hardly wait. They are going on a class trip to San Diego! Before they go, they'll learn all about this historic city on the Pacific Coast. Founded in 1769 by Father Junípero Serra, who established the mission San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego became the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. Besides its history, the class will also learn about San Diego's climate, sports teams, universities, and huge Balboa Park, which has museums, a botanical garden, and Sophie's favorite, the San Diego Zoo. Finally the big day arrives, and Sophie is not disappointed. Follow her and her class as they take a trolley from Seaport Village to Old Town, enjoy tacos and tamales for lunch, and end their day at the zoo's butterfly exhibit. Find out what's exciting about California's oldest city in this vibrant book about a Class Trip to San Diego.
Visiting Cuba is like taking a fifty-year step back in time. Isolated from much of the Western World since Fidel Castro came to power in 1961, Cuba remains untouched by modern culture. DeSotos, Nash Ramblers, and Kaisers—automobiles practically extinct on U.S. streets—are the only cars available to the few Cubans who can afford to own one. Daily life runs at an unhurried pace, but the evenings are filled with dancing and traditional music at clubs and street festivals. The lack of modernization has been a boon for Cuba’s wildlife and natural resources. The government has established many protected areas, including six Biosphere Reserves. As a result, Cuba is emerging as a top destination for eco-tourists from around the world. From the historic city of Havana and its pirate past to the arts and culture of Santiago de Cuba and the lush rain forests of the Sierra Maestra range, get up close and personal with this unique country’s rich history and thriving culture.
So vast that it touches every South American country except Chile and Ecuador, Brazil is an environmentally, culturally, and socially diverse nation that is one of the most exciting places to visit in the world. Although best known as the home of the Amazon River, Brazil also has spectacular beaches, beautiful forests, sophisticated cities, world-class shopping, and warm, welcoming people. Music and dance are very important to Brazilian culture, and at night neighborhoods are often filled with impromptu performances. During Carnival, the entire country celebrates. The influence of Brazil’s days as a Spanish colony informs everything from its politics to its national cuisine. It is a modern country that embraces the past as much as the future, so visiting cities such as São Paulo can be like stepping back in time. Come take a tour of Brazil past and present to discover one of the most fascinating destinations on the planet.
This book is based on a true life experience of the author. It was an ordinary summer day with the kids spending the entire day outside, Just as meal time began there was a surprise for the family that changed their lives and made their home an even happier place.
The life and career of Latin actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is profiled, from her big break on the Fox show "In Living Color" to her films as "Selena" to the release of her bestselling CD. Color and bandw photos.
Buffy Summers is just your average teenager with everyday problems except for one teeny tiny thing-she's the Vampire Slayer. Balancing homework with her duties as the one chosen to rid the Earth of evil forces sometimes puts a crimp in Buffy's social life, but she manages. That the buff high schooler can annihilate vampires and other monsters while remaining fashionably dressed and cutely dressed illustrates the dichotomy that is Buffy. In this companion guide Kathleen Tracy covers all aspects of the Buffy phenomena--from the 1992 feature film starring Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry, to the development and production of the hit TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Based on interviews with the show's creator, producers and principal cast members, the book includes cast biographies, critical summaries of each episode, trivia, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and more. Like the series, The Girl's Got Bite combines the thoughtful (an essay on slayer mythology throughout history) with the frivolous for a frightfully good time.
This look at the Dixie Chicks, who have almost single-handedly reinvented a classic country sound, covers their career and evolution of the group, including their professional struggles to get Nashville to take them seriously, and their personal struggles. Color and bandw photos.
This book offers a series of biographical portraits of the young performers who have reached superstardom in today's popular culture. Who are the superstar icons of the new century—the singers and actors who are captivating today's audiences? Get to know them in this exciting and informative new resource. In a series of biographical essays, Superstars of the 21st Century: Pop Favorites of America's Teens explores the lives of these extraordinary talents, giving readers an up-close look at their upbringings and families, their professional beginnings, and the remarkable accomplishments of their careers. Did you know singing star Rhianna was a member of her high school military cadet corps? That despite earning millions for her movie roles, Dakota Fanning has never received an allowance? That Twilight's Robert Pattinson was routinely dressed up as a girl by his sisters? The biographies included in Superstars of the 21st Century are filled with little-known facts like these, as well as career highlights and real insights into the daily lives of this generation's iconic figures.
Annotation Regis Philbin is short, middle-aged, curmudgeonly, and pure schmaltz. Yet, he commands so much celebrity attention that he launched his own award-winning fashion line. The dapper host of Live! With Regis and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a runaway hit that single-handedly ushered in a new era of television game shows, is admired by an incredibly diverse fan base: old-timers love his cantankerous outlook on life; middle-aged men want to be him and middle-aged women want to marry him; younger viewers love his hip-to-be-square attitude. Kathleen Tracy's Regis! The Unauthorized Biography looks at the personal and professional struggles of Philbin during his thirty-year climb to the top of the television heap, including his complicated relationship with Kathie Lee Gifford and the improbable events that led to his becoming the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Meet Adelia, a 19-year-old woman living in northern Illinois on the cusp of the Civil War. Her real-life diary entries record the details of daily life while war advances in the background. Her journal illustrates how central sewing and quilting were in a woman's life during the nineteenth century. Includes period photos and 14 projects featuring nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.
Discusses the era of Joseph McCarthy a politician who was obsessed with finding communists within the U.S. and who persecuted thousands of Americans' careers and lives with his unfounded public accusations.
- How her conservative father turned his back on her when he learned she was gay. - The personal tragedy that became her greatest inspiration. - Her secret life in the gay her scene during her stand-up days. - The women Ellen has loved, including her very public relationship and very painful breakup with actress Anne Hache. - How she pulled her life together after the cancellation of Ellen. - The new romantic interests in her life. - Ellen currently stars in The Ellen DeGeneres Show one of the hottest TV talk shows ever to hit the air. It is the winner of an Emmy Award in 2004 for Outstanding Talk Show. In its first year, the show earned 12 Daytime Emmy nominations, more than any other talk show in the history of the Emmys. - The Ellen DeGeneres Show was the highest-rated freshman talk show of the 2003-2004 season. - The Ellen DeGeneres Show ranked at the top of critics' IIGTS, with People, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and TV Guide, all citing it as one of the best new programs. - The author has been an entertainment journalist for more than twenty years and has written several celebrity biographies and series companions, including the bestselling The Boy Who Would Be King.
Twelve-year-old Kathleen struggles to fit in on her relative's primitive farm. Determined to win her cousins' approval, Kathleen delves into the chores, but quickly learns that operating a farm is hard and oftentimes dangerous work.
Recently voted the "sexiest television star of all time" by TV Guide readers, Diana Rigg is best known as the brilliant and seductive British agent, Emma Peel on The Avengers. The Tony and Emmy award-winning actress is famous not only for her acting talent, but for her keen intelligence and strong opinions as well. Diana Rigg biographer Kathleen Tracy reveals the fascinating professional and personal life of this rebellious, outspoken icon of feminism - from her childhood in India and early days with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London to her tenure on The Avengers, her role in the Bond film On Her Maiesty's Secret Service and her distinguished stage career.
Orianthi is a musical force of nature. Single-minded and driven, she began playing guitar as a young child with one simple goal: to be the best. Considered a child prodigy in her native Australia, by the time she reached her mid-teens, Orianthi was performing with some of the music industry’s most respected musicians, including Carlos Santana. Her jaw-dropping guitar-playing skills brought Orianthi to the United States, where she became an overnight sensation after performing with Carrie Underwood at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Since then her life has been a nonstop whirlwind of travel and music. With the release of her CD Believe and its hit single “According to You,” Orianthi is the music industry’s latest phenomenon. Her inspiring story of daring to be different to make her dreams come true proves that anything is possible if you just believe.
Kathleen Tracy, popular author of Prairie Children and Their Quilts and Remembering Adelia, has outdone herself with this combination of lovely projects and fascinating historical tidbits. Patterned after quilts made during the Civil War era, this collection is ideal for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics. Choose from 16 easy projects, including large and small quilts, plus a pincushion, sewing box, and needle case Learn how women's efforts during the Civil War era led to increased civil and political involvement among women See historical photos and read eloquent excerpts from letters written to and from soldiers during the Civil War
Even if you don’t know his name, you know his hair. Troy Polamalu, whose flowing locks are featured on television commercials, may be a good-natured, soft-spoken shampoo pitchman in the locker room, but every Sunday during football season, he’s considered one of the most talented and hard-hitting defensive backs in the NFL. His unique combination of athleticism, strength, and intelligence enables him to be a complete defensive player, covering receivers on one play, and tackling runners on the next. Off the field, Troy is a religiously devout family man whose favorite pastime is growing orchids. His road to football greatness and personal spirituality is an inspiring story that proves with hard work and a belief in oneself, anyone can make dreams come true.
Enjoy 13 petite quilts with ties to the past, each inspired by yesterday's traditional blocks and today's reproduction fabrics. Best-selling author Kathleen Tracy whisks you back to an era when the classic quilt blocks of today were just making their debut. Stitch projects such as Wagon Wheels, Crossing the Prairie, and Aunt Sarah's Scrap Baskets, or make a signature quilt featuring blocks autographed by your family members. You'll find vintage photos and the words of pioneer women from the mid-nineteenth century sprinkled throughout.
In 1620, one hundred two Puritans boarded the Mayflower on a dangerous adventure. For them, the promise of religious freedom was worth risking their lives. They never made it to their destination in Virginia but landed much farther north. After surviving unsanitary and cramped conditions on the Mayflower, the settlers founded Plymouth Colony, where they faced starvation, brutal winter weather, and the ever-present scourge of disease. During the first year, more than half the settlers died. Survivors, many of them teenagers who had lost their parents, refused to leave. With the help of Native Americans who showed the settlers how to farm and introduced them to maize, Plymouth Colony survived and flourished. The success of the Puritans encouraged other young Europeans to settle in the British colonies and paved the way for a new nation. Although Plymouth Colony was annexed to Massachusetts in 1691, the Puritan legacy has remained strong in the United States of America.
Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress, she has already earned an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy award. Her unconventional personal life, however, has consistently drawn as much attention as her acting skills. Over the past decade, fans have watched her evolve from Hollywood's rebellious wild child - infamous for her bold tattoos and shocking two-year marriage to actor Billy-Bob Thornton - to a mother and committed human rights advocate. Together she and Brad Pitt have adopted three international children, sparking an adoption trend among other celebrities. Best known for portraying strong, edgy women in film, Jolie exudes her own strength off-screen as she gracefully balances the pressures of family life, humanitarian efforts, and a flourishing career. This detailed biography includes a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources. Ideal for fans and general readers looking to learn more about one of today's most intriguing and sought-after celebrities.
Prior to the 1820s, the main form of commercial transportation in America was steamboats, which were able to move large quantities of freight and passengers. When the first railroads were built, they were initially seen as a novelty. But a handful of visionaries believed that railroads could transform the way business was conducted and create new opportunities for both established companies and independent entrepreneurs. In the 1840s and the 1850s, the railroad industry would experience tremendous growth and become the primary means of moving goods throughout the United States. Expansion of the rail system stimulated the economy, promoted manufacturing, and turned railroads into one of the most valuable industries in the world, making their owners millionaires and industrial–age power brokers in the process. Railroads also helped make America one of the most dominant economic powers in the world.
Singer, actor, songwriter, and comedian Demi Lovato has taken Hollywood by storm. Born in Texas, she dreamed of being a performer ever since she was a little girl. She began her acting career at age ten on Barney & Friends, where she met her future BFF Selena Gomez. But her next attempts at acting failed, and for a while she considered giving up. After appearing in As the Bell Rings as Charlotte, Demi got her big break—starring opposite the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock. Since then her life has been a whirlwind. After touring with the Jonas Brothers, Demi released her first solo album and starred in her own Disney Channel comedy, Sonny with a Chance. Find out what makes Demi so successful, and what dreams she still wants to achieve.
Meet Kirby, the newest member of Mrs. Miller’s classroom. He’s adorable, very smart, and green. He’s a green tree frog to be exact! Hop on by and join the class as they learn how long frogs have been around, what they love to eat, how to take care of them, and how they manage to grow from tiny legless and water-breathing tadpoles to the jumping and loveable friends of all the kids in school.
Inspired by actual children's diaries from the American frontier, this follow-up to the bestseller American Doll Quilts explores the origins of doll quilts made during the era. Quilters can stitch small, antique-style projects as they read about the lives of pioneer children and their families. Fourteen patterns spotlight popular quilt designs from the nineteenth century Projects include a game-board quilt, a schoolhouse quilt, a prairie-doll apron, and a schoolgirl sampler See vintage photos of prairie children, and read actual diary entries from children who traveled with their parents to settle in the West
A special visitor was coming to Ms. Robb’s class as Mr. Brody walked in carrying a small green box. Inside it was none other than Taco, an adorable box turtle and newest member of the school. Sit with us as we learn about where Taco comes from, what types of food he likes to eat, and how the kids can best take care of him. Step out of your shell and into the life of a class turtle!
Justin Bieber has rocketed to international fame thanks to homemade videos posted on YouTube. His meteoric rise to the top of the music charts is a Cinderella story—with a digital-age twist. Before he was famous, Justin had to overcome many struggles. His parents divorced when he was young. At school, he was frequently bullied because he was smaller than the other kids his age. But his decision to participate in a local talent contest—and then to post his performance online for family—would change his life forever. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Justin’s journey from growing up in a small Canadian town to becoming a global teenage heartthrob. Meet the people who helped get him his break, and find out what Justin says you should never do on a first date.
Out with the old, in with the new, and on with the party! Maybe it's just another midnight...or maybe there really is magic in the air when December 31st becomes January 1st, and confetti kisses and champagne toasts kick off a new year, a new romance, a new look, a new attitude. Celebrate the start of something new with In One Year and Out the Other...a sparkling collection of all new stories by today's rising fiction stars: Cara Lockwood puts self-improvement to the test with 528 resolutions -- not least of which is "Do not sleep with married men" -- in "Resolved: A New Year's Resolution List"...Pamela Redmond Satran instructs a single mom in the fine art of partying like the boys (have lots of sex, don't worry that you're too fat) in "How to Start the New Year Like a Guy"...Diane Stingley shows a twentysomething why there's more to life than waiting by the phone for a New Year's date in "Expecting a Call"...Megan McAndrew seizes the day -- or just a very special one-night stand -- for a single food stylist hungering for more in "The Future of Sex"...and more great tales from Kathleen O'Reilly, Beth Kendrick, Eileen Rendahl, Tracy McArdle and Libby Street.
Designer Kathleen Tracy is back with more delightful little quilts! This time she's gathered a treasury of 4" blocks reminiscent of those sewn by schoolgirls during the nineteenth century. Make all 72 timeless blocks and combine them in a sampler quilt or select a few favorites to use in any of six other charming quilts. Quick to stitch and perfect for reproduction-fabric scraps, the blocks are easy to make and you can complete several in one sitting or complete a small quilt in a weekend. Kathy includes plenty of tips for sewing small blocks, and her simple cutting instructions and clear piecing diagrams will help you succeed as you stitch each pint-sized treat.
Under the cover of darkness, a team of burglars broke into the Democratic National Committees headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. By a fluke, they were discovered by an observant security guard and arrested. At first glance it appeared nothing more than a random break-in. But when two Washington Post reporters began digging deeper into the background of the burglars, the trail led higher and higher and eventually straight to the White Houseand into the Oval Office.As the Watergate scandal unraveled, it turned into one of the United States greatest Constitutional crises, pitting the judicial system against a paranoid President who believed he was above the law. When secret tapes of conversations between President Richard Nixon and his top aides were discovered, it proved that the White House was running a shadow government, leaving Nixon no choice but to resign or face certain impeachment. The Watergate scandal is a story of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of a free press to be the publics eyes and ears.
Cajun Cultures in Perspective Louisianas colorful past has shaped the states culturally diverse present. Its territory has had numerous claimants. The first was explorer Hernando de Soto on behalf of Spain in 1541, followed by Robert de la Salle of France and even the short-lived Republic of West Florida before it became the 18th state to join the Union in 1812. At the start of the Civil War, Louisiana became an independent republic for two weeks after seceding from the Union before joining the Confederacy.
Capture a piece of the past for a special child--or for the child within! From teaching first-time sewing skills to giving gifts to last a lifetime, you can celebrate a sweet, centuries-old American tradition by re-creating antique doll quilts. Create 16 designs representing doll quilts made during different periods in American history, including the Civil War and Victorian eras Choose from a medallion quilt, a friendship pillow, and other simple projects in sizes up to 19" x 25" Discover the unique traits of each historical period, plus how to fashion an authentic antique look with reproduction fabrics Re-create a tiny tradition in American quiltmaking!
Eli Manning grew up playing football in the shadow of his famous father, Archie Manning. His NFL-star brother was Peyton Manning. What chance did Eli have of succeeding like they did? It turns out, a huge one, thanks to hard work and a strong belief in himself. Follow Eli day by day as he grows up in a football family, finds success in college, then arrives in the pressure-packed world of New York football. Follow this star quarterback as he leads the Giants to the ultimate dream of any player: the Super Bowl. About each book:
Brilliant, arrogant, passionate, ambitious, and, ultimately, enduring, Cicero is considered the greatest of all Roman orators. Determined to be famous from a young age, Cicero first made a name for himself in his twenties as a fiery attorney, who won many cases solely on the power of his speeches. He entered politics and quickly worked his way up the Roman political hierarchy until he fulfilled his dream of joining the all-powerful Roman Senate. It was there that Cicero delivered some of his most famous orations in an effort to prevent political corruption, civic unrest, and general incompetence from diminishing the republic he loved. In his later years, Cicero wrote philosophical essays on the law and the duties of public servants that are still studied in university law schools. In the end, it was Cicero's political outspokenness that cost him his life. But dying for his beliefs insured that his dream of being remembered through the ages came true.
From his first pass in high school—an amazing 55-yard completion—Mark Sánchez has proven to be a winner. In his junior year in college, he led the University of Southern California Trojans to a Rose Bowl victory. Then, in the National Football League, he took the New York Jets to the American Conference finals in his first two seasons. A third-generation Mexican-American born and raised in Southern California, Sánchez is the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL. He is poised to be one of the all-time great players. See what it’s like to be Mark Sánchez for a day. Desde su primer pase de 55 yardas en la escuela secundaria, Mark Sánchez ha demostrado ser un ganador. En su tercer año en la universidad, logró que el equipo de los Troyanos de la Universidad del Sur de California obtuviera la victoria en el Rose Bowl. Más tarde, ya en la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano, llevó al equipo de los Jets de Nueva York a las finales de la Conferencia Americana en las dos primeras temporadas que jugó. Sánchez, méxicoamericano de tercera generación nacido y criado en el sur de California, es el mariscal de campo más joven que ha abierto el primer partido de la temporada en la NFL. Está destinado a ser uno de los mejores jugadores de todos los tiempos. Ahora lee qué se siente al ser Mark Sánchez por un día.
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