Krystyna Poray Goddu

"Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote short, often-enigmatic poems that are widely anthologized, quoted, and read by students of every age. Yet, as widely known as her poetry is, Dickinson as a person is considered to have been an inscrutable recluse--a silent figure who wore only white, wrote in secret, never left her Amherst, Massachusetts, home, and had no interest in sharing her poetry with others. In Becoming Emily, young readers will learn how--while...

Shares information on sea monsters, including the kraken, the Loch Ness monster, and the kappa.

"A small, frail girl with wobbly legs and turned-out toes became the first Jewish prima ballerina assoluta in history, Alicia Markova"--

Presents information about George Washington's presidency, including how he revived the struggling economy, secured the nation's borders, and how he shaped the presidency into a strong and influential office.

Explores the history, culture, and modern-day lifestyles of American Indians living in the Great Basin.

Explores the history, culture, and modern-day lifestyles of American Indians living in the Plateau region.