Kathryn Lasky is een Amerikaanse auteur die zich verdiept in geschiedenis en natuur om boeiende verhalen te creëren. Haar schrijven kenmerkt zich door een diepgaande verkenning van thema's als familie, overleving en de zoektocht naar identiteit. Lasky gebruikt vakkundig rijke taal en gedetailleerde beschrijvingen om haar personages en werelden tot leven te wekken. Lezers ontdekken de kracht van storytelling en vertrekken met een gevoel van empathie en begrip, aangewakkerd door haar vermogen om verbinding te maken.
The book provides an insightful introduction to John Muir, highlighting his pivotal role in establishing national parks and shaping the modern environmental movement. It explores Muir's contributions and the broader implications of environmentalism, making it a valuable resource for understanding the foundations of conservation efforts.
"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." — School Library Journal (starred review) An inspiring biography of a woman who rose from a bleak world of poverty and discrimination to unprecedented success as an influential businesswoman and philanthropist. Born December 23, 1867, Sarah Breedlove Walker was the youngest and first freeborn child in her family. As sharecroppers, their lives were hard, but slavery had ended, and the Breedlove family was free. And if you were free, you could dream. Back matter includes an epilogue, an illustrator’s note, sources, and an index.
Describes the life and work of the renowned nineteenth-century biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural selection.
The Starbuck family features two sets of twins, Liberty and July, along with their younger sisters Charly and Molly, all of whom possess the unique ability to communicate telepathically. This extraordinary skill proves invaluable as they embark on thrilling adventures, particularly when pursuing a villain. The blend of sibling dynamics and supernatural abilities sets the stage for an engaging narrative filled with excitement and teamwork.
It began as a dream. A quest for the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, a mythical place where each night an order of owls rises to perform noble deeds. There Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger hope to find inspiration to fight the evil that dwells in the owl kingdom. The journey is long and harrowing. When Soren and his friends finally arrive at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, they will be tested in ways they never dreamed and face challenges they never imagined. If they can learn from their leaders and from one another, they will soon become true Ga'hoolian owls-honest and brave, wise and true.
The filly Estrella, her human friend, Tio, and her small herd of horses have temporarily escaped from the evil human El Miedo, but he has not given up, and as the dawn horses keep searching for the sweet grasses that will give them strength, new friends--and enemies--both human and animal, will emerge from the shadows.
The narrative explores the life of an accomplished black woman navigating the challenges of a segregated society. It highlights both the significant achievements and the emotional struggles faced by Wheatley, providing a poignant look at her experiences. Accompanied by illustrations, the book emphasizes the intersection of race, gender, and resilience in her journey.
The Legends A tale of chaos, betrayal, and nachtmagen unfolds in the second of three ancient legends. It is no idle history, for hidden in its pages are truth about the great promise-and great danger-that lie just ahead for the Guardians. And so Soren, Coryn, and the members of the Band read on: A Grizzled collier will tend a young prince in exile. An owl who would be a monk will don battle claws. A mother who is also a queen will raise an army. And under the shower of embers in the shadow of the Sacred Volcanoes, a king will be born-or die.
Abandoned by his clan due to a twisted paw, Faolan, a wolf pup, survives against the odds with the aid of a nurturing grizzly bear. Upon returning to his pack as a gnaw wolf, he faces the challenges of proving his worth and overcoming the stigma of his past. The story explores themes of resilience, acceptance, and the struggle for belonging in a harsh wilderness.
Finally, the books that started the best-selling Guardians of Ga'Hoole adventure story. Deep in the Forest of Tyto the adventure takes wing!Soren is born in a forest kingdom where Barn Owls have lived in peace for eons. But evil now lurks in the owl world, an evil that will shatter Tyto's peace and change Soren's life forever.In the first four books of this popular series Soren and his band make their way to the Great Ga'Hoole Tree where they will join with like-minded owls - honest, brave, wise and true - to boldly face danger and be tested in ways they never imagined.
