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Atkins, Jeannine Catherine was born on July 14, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of David Pierre and Marjorie Atkins.
(Louisa May Alcott was ten years old when her father decid...)
Louisa May Alcott was ten years old when her father decided to move the family to a farm called Fruitlands, to dress everybody in identical linen trousers, to give up sugar, milk, even honey. He had wanted to show the world how to live a pure life without money, and without exploiting other people or animals. Though at first this "Newness" seemed exciting to Louisa and her sisters-could they make a difference in how other people thought? Could they live on love alone?-the children soon saw that it was hard work, sometimes too hard, for a family to be so noble. After nearly nine months of trying to live a pure life, when the family was almost both starving and freezing to death, when all the other friends and helpers had given up on the utopian vision, the Alcotts finally moved back to town. But the experience would stay with Louisa May Alcott forever. Using fragments of Louisa May Alcott's diary, as well as the writing of others who lived at Fruitlands, Jeannine Atkins has recreated what it must have been like for the future author of Little Women to spend that fascinating, but ultimately, frightening year of self-sacrifice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399236198/?tag=2022091-20
( Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of powered flight...)
Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of powered flight From Katharine Wright, sister of the Wright brothers, to Eileen Collins, the first woman commander of a spacecraft, scores of women have played critical roles in our country’s history of aviation. Wilbur and Orville Wright, who pioneered powered flight in 1903, knew how much they owed to Katharine. “When the world speaks of the Wrights,” said Orville, “they should not forget our sister.” Although Katharine Wright was among the first women to ride in an airplane, Blanche Stuart Scott was the first to sit at the controls. To achieve her dream, Blanche overcame sexism and other obstacles. The same can be said of every woman whose piloting career is highlighted here – Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Jackie Cochran, Ann Baumgartner Carl, Jerrie Cobb, Shannon Wells Lucid, and others. Their stories are sure to fire the imaginations of readers and encourage them to “follow their hearts into the sky” – or anywhere at all. This beautifully articulated history of American women who broke barriers to achieve an especially satisfying success is enhanced by clever, captivating halftone illustrations.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374384509/?tag=2022091-20
(Based on true events in northern India, this is the story...)
Based on true events in northern India, this is the story of a little girl's bravery. One day, Aani hears the roaring of the tree cutters. Hoping to get the workers to put down their saws and hatchets, Aani and the village women explain that the trees provide food, fuel, and homes for animals, but to no avail. Finally, Aani wraps her body around one of the trees, with surprising results. Distinctive color illustrations, inspired by Indian miniature painting, accompany the moving story.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584300043/?tag=2022091-20
(Over two hundred years ago, a young girl discovers a foss...)
Over two hundred years ago, a young girl discovers a fossil, and begins a lifelong vocation that earns her a place in history. "The patience and dogged determination of the unconventional Mary shines through, making her story one not only for dinosaur-lovers, but for those appreciate stories of strong girls as well." -- Publishers Weekly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1480056871/?tag=2022091-20
Atkins, Jeannine Catherine was born on July 14, 1953 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of David Pierre and Marjorie Atkins.
Bachelor, University Massachusetts, 1980. Master of Arts, University New Hampshire, 1982.
( Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of powered flight...)
(Louisa May Alcott was ten years old when her father decid...)
(Over two hundred years ago, a young girl discovers a foss...)
(Based on true events in northern India, this is the story...)