Virginia Schomp

This book introduces the experienced horse rider and cowboy known as Pecos Bill and his wife, Slue-Foot Sue. She took a chance and rode Bill's lively horse, only to get thrown off. This exaggerated story of what can happen when assumptions exist more than fact, has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from diverse cultures and defines words unique...

Juan Bobo is a Puerto Rican folk character who is a naive, happy-go-lucky trickster that can't do anything right. His personality has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater while his tale, is a part of a larger tradition that spans several world cultures. This jovial book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.

Hiawatha, a Native American legend, is known as the spokesperson for The Great Peacemaker, Dekanawidah. Dekanawidah was the creator of The Great Law of Peace, a law that gathered and bound all Iroquois Confederacy together, first in oral tradition only, but eventually the decree was written with Native American symbols on wampum belts. This book is an introduction to the life and work of Hiawatha whose peaceful advocacy and education inspired songs,...

Describes the impact of the Vietnam War on life in the U.S. from the viewpoint of civilians on the homefront through letters, diary entries, and other primary sources. Topics covered include the role of women, civil rights, and politics.

Hiawatha, a Native American legend, is known as the spokesperson for The Great Peacemaker, Dekanawidah. Dekanawidah was the creator of The Great Law of Peace, a law that gathered and bound all Iroquois Confederacy together, first in oral tradition only, but eventually the decree was written with Native American symbols on wampum belts. This book is an introduction to the life and work of Hiawatha whose peaceful advocacy and education inspired songs,...

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of Ankylosaurus and other armored plant-eating dinosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of archaeopteryx and other flying plant-eating dinosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of pachycephalosaurus andotherbone-headed plant-eating dinosaurs.