Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know a Spanish explorer was searching for fabled cities made of gold when he first discovered Oklahoma? Or that Oklahoma produces more astronauts than any other state? Or how about that Oklahoma is home to the tribal headquarters for 39 Native American tribes? If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Oklahoma, this book is a must read! Targeted Age Group:: 10+ What Inspired You … [Read more...] about Oklahoma: Astronauts, Tornadoes, and Indian Territory by Chelsea Falin
Ayrwynn the Apprentice by Tricia Stuart
A fun story set in a small kingdom in the Middle Ages, Ayrwynn the Apprentice is the tale of a tenacious girl who wants with all her heart to be a scribe. Her loving father, Woodworker Aelfred gets her the perfect apprenticeship with Master Scribe Nicholas. Master Scribe Nicholas is a respected scribe whose clients include the Royal Family. Getting an apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity and there's only one thing that might keep Ayrwynn from fulfilling her dream....her knack for getting … [Read more...] about Ayrwynn the Apprentice by Tricia Stuart
FEATURED BOOK: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
Genre: Middle grade fiction A quest filled with danger... Seven ancient Stones of Power... Two young heroes... This action packed Middle Grade/tween adventure tests the courage of cousins Adam and Justin Sinclair from the moment they arrive in Egypt. Can they survive a harrowing journey to discover the secret of the sacred scarab while being pursued across the desert by a deadly foe? The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the kind of adventure readers love! The fast-paced action, the evil … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd Bilingual Welsh-English Edition by Laurel A. Rockefeller
Targeted Age Group:: 10-16 years old Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd’s fascinating and tragic true story comes to life in this special bi-lingual Welsh-English edition! Born in 1097 in Aberffraw Castle in northwestern Wales, Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan was always destined for great things. Beautiful, kind, and one of the finest archers in all of Wales, Gwenllian’s courage against the Norman Conquest of Wales has inspired generations of Welsh for nearly one thousand … [Read more...] about Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd Bilingual Welsh-English Edition by Laurel A. Rockefeller
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, the Warrior Princess of Deheubarth by Laurel A. Rockefeller
Targeted Age Group:: 10-16 years old Born in 1097 in Aberffraw Castle in northwestern Wales, Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan was always destined for great things. As daughter to one of Gwynedd's greatest warriors she grew up strong and passionate -- more than a match for her older brothers. At sixteen Gwenllian's life changed forever when she fell in love with Prince Gruffydd ap Rhys, the beleaguered heir to Rhys ap Tewdur of Deheubarth. Together husband and wife fought for and … [Read more...] about Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, the Warrior Princess of Deheubarth by Laurel A. Rockefeller
