Virginia Schomp

A folktale from Puerto Rico describing the foolish Juan Bobo who, despite not being very smart, winds up with a bag of gold thanks to his honesty and good heart.

This book is an introduction to the life and story of John Henry whose superhuman labors has inspired songs, literary compositions, and theater. The story of John Henry takes place in the southern US. His death, from exhaustion, is a symbol for the tireless effort made by many men while participating in the railway boom of the late 1800's. This well-rounded volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from...

The story of Paul Bunyan is about a giant lumberjack whose story originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers. This book is an introduction to the life and story of Paul Bunyan and his Big Blue Ox whose superhuman labors has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.

As students read A Day in an Ecosystem, they will journey through the world's driest, coldest, and wildest places. Readers will learn how plants and animals depend on one another and on their environment for survival, and understand the different dangers that threaten these important ecosystems and what is being done to save them. This book explains, what happens throughout a 24-hour cycle of a day, maps, fact sheets and a plant and animal populations...

As students read A Day in an Ecosystem, they will journey through the world's driest, coldest, and wildest places. Readers will learn how plants and animals depend on one another and on their environment for survival, and understand the different dangers that threaten these important ecosystems and what is being done to save them. This book explains, what happens throughout a 24-hour cycle of a day, maps, fact sheets and a plant and animal populations...

Describes daily life in the cities of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes, with a focus on the lives of women and children as well as men.

Describes the role of religion in the lives of Victorians, including how it influenced the way they lived, how they observed special occasions, and how they coped with the many changes and challenges of their times.

A retelling of several important ancient Maya myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people.

This spell-binding book provides a social history of Victorian England, focusing on life in the upper echelons of society during the reign of Queen Victoria. Readers will visit splendid palaces and cozy retreats while meeting the men and women of the court. They'll examine daily life, golden days, and the troubled times of this era.

A retelling of several important ancient Indian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of India.