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(0)Richard Alexander
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Not all people who came to America from foreign countries did so seeking a better life. Some came to this country as slaves. The transatlantic slave trade brought Africans to America in chains for over two hundred years. Readers learn important facts about the transatlantic slave trade, which is an essential topic in social studies curricula. Historical images and primary sources help give readers a sense of what happened to slaves on the journey
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The history of Native American migrations in North America is filled with broken treaties, difficult struggles, and a desire to hold on to the lands and customs that have been a part of tribal life for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Readers discover the many reasons Native Americans moved across the continent. In doing so, they learn important facts that support essential social studies curriculum topics. From the Trail of Tears to the Battle
...3) Zoo workers
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Working at a zoo is a great career path for someone who loves animals and isn't afraid of hands-on work. Through engaging text and fun fact boxes, readers discover what zoo workers do and how a person can prepare for a career in this field. Additional information is provided in a clear graphic organizer. Colorful photographs of zoo animals and the workers who care for them keep readers entertained with each turn of the page. It takes special skills...
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The colony of Connecticut was instrumental in the formation of the United States. Connecticut was the birthplace of some of the most important patriots of the American Revolution, including Nathan Hale, who was a famous patriot spy. As readers explore the history of Connecticut during its time as a British colony, they also learn about topics relevant to social studies curricula, such as the French and Indian War and the protests against British taxation....
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Garbage collectors standing on their trucks are common sights in cities and towns. Readers discover the hard work it takes to keep our communities clean as they learn what garbage collectors do. By discovering fun new facts about these community helpers, readers will find a new appreciation for this important career. These fun facts support common curriculum topics for young readers. Clear and concise text is paired with photographs of garbage collectors...
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In Japanese Paper Crafting, world-renowned paper artist Michael G. LaFosse of the Origamido Studio teaches you all the essential techniques needed to make your own beautiful handmade washi paper at home. The book's clear and simple step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs show you not only how to create your own handmade paper using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials?but how to turn your handmade papers into exquisite paper craft objects....
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"Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no different. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami--which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents 26 original projects from LaFosse's extensive...
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"Enthralled with origami from a young age, master designer Michael LaFosse has used those skills to design and perfect paper airplanes for decades. In Planes for Brains, LaFosse presents 28 original models that incorporate innovative functional and aesthetic details--like faceted flaps, ailerons, canards and spoilers that really work. The sense of proportion and balance, and an ingenious nose and fuselage locking system, define these signature models,...
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"Art and math intertwine in this new kit by Michael J. LaFosse and Richard Alexander, the authors of the Money Origami kit. With the centuries old art form of folding, paper becomes a new and wondrous object. But when they are connected together something entirely different and magical comes into being. The initial folds in this book are easily created and then comes the intricate combining of these pieces into a new geometric sculpture. The DVD helps...
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These days, a dollar won't get you very far, but--in the right hands--a dollar bill can become a work of art. In "Michael LaFosse's Dollar Origami, " the world-renowned origami artist and co-founder of the eminent Origamido Studio shares twenty incredible creations specifically designed to be made out of dollar bills. Folded money models are wonderful gifts and conversation pieces, and LaFosse makes it easy for you to get started with projects ranging...
19) Data from selected U.S. Geological Survey national stream water-quality monitoring networks (WQN)
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Contains data from two USGS national stream water-quality networks, the Hydrologic Benchmark Network (HBN) and the National Stream Quality Accounting Network (NASQAN). Data includes sampling, streamflow measurements, station attributes, and quality control data, as well as documentation of important changes in field and laboratory methods, etc. Also contains USGS open-file report 96-337, Data from selected U.S. Geological Survey national stream water-quality...