Author: Glenn D. Glasgow
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665758163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This piece is a story set in the American southwest, in the yard of a man named Oscar, though it is primarily concerned with the yard’s occupants: ants and lizards. Oscar destroys the fire ants’ mound in his yard, committing insect genocide. A hero emerges among the fire ants and enlists the help and friendship of the Gila monsters living in the yard. They agree to help rebuild the mound and potentially get revenge on Oscar. Eventually, they get their wish, and Oscar is taken off in an ambulance. The other enemy of both ants and lizards, the cat Virgil.
Yard Wars
Author: Glenn D. Glasgow
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665758163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This piece is a story set in the American southwest, in the yard of a man named Oscar, though it is primarily concerned with the yard’s occupants: ants and lizards. Oscar destroys the fire ants’ mound in his yard, committing insect genocide. A hero emerges among the fire ants and enlists the help and friendship of the Gila monsters living in the yard. They agree to help rebuild the mound and potentially get revenge on Oscar. Eventually, they get their wish, and Oscar is taken off in an ambulance. The other enemy of both ants and lizards, the cat Virgil.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665758163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This piece is a story set in the American southwest, in the yard of a man named Oscar, though it is primarily concerned with the yard’s occupants: ants and lizards. Oscar destroys the fire ants’ mound in his yard, committing insect genocide. A hero emerges among the fire ants and enlists the help and friendship of the Gila monsters living in the yard. They agree to help rebuild the mound and potentially get revenge on Oscar. Eventually, they get their wish, and Oscar is taken off in an ambulance. The other enemy of both ants and lizards, the cat Virgil.
Yard War
Author: Taylor Kitchings
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0553507559
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“Taylor Kitching’s rousing debut puts you right on the fifty-yard line of a vital historical moment.” —Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Perfect for readers of Christopher Paul Curtis’s Bud, Not Buddy and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy, Yard War explores race relations during the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of a boy who accidentally sets off a “yard war” when he invites his maid’s son to play football on his front lawn. Trip Westbrook has spent his first twelve years far from the struggle for civil rights going on in Mississippi. The one black person he knows well is Willie Jane, the family maid, who has been a second mother to him. When Trip invites her son, Dee, to play football in the yard, he discovers the ugly side of his smiling neighbors. Trip’s old pals stop coming by. He is bullied, his house is defaced, and his family is threatened. The Westbrooks will be forced to choose between doing the right thing or losing the only home Trip has ever known. Who knew that playing football in the yard could have such consequences? This engaging, honest, and hopeful novel is full of memorable characters, and brings the civil rights–era South alive for young readers. “Trip is a fine character. 1964 Mississippi leaps to life in this book.” —Gennifer Choldenko, Newbery Honor winning author of Al Capone Does My Shirts “A captivating story about standing up for your friends. I loved seeing Trip learn how hard it can be to do the right thing.” —Kristin Levine, author of The Lions of Little Rock and The Paper Cowboy “Trip’s journey is a sensitive account about how one person can slowly make a difference.” —Booklist “A challenging but worthwhile portrait of a very difficult period in American history.” —SLJ
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0553507559
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“Taylor Kitching’s rousing debut puts you right on the fifty-yard line of a vital historical moment.” —Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Perfect for readers of Christopher Paul Curtis’s Bud, Not Buddy and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy, Yard War explores race relations during the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of a boy who accidentally sets off a “yard war” when he invites his maid’s son to play football on his front lawn. Trip Westbrook has spent his first twelve years far from the struggle for civil rights going on in Mississippi. The one black person he knows well is Willie Jane, the family maid, who has been a second mother to him. When Trip invites her son, Dee, to play football in the yard, he discovers the ugly side of his smiling neighbors. Trip’s old pals stop coming by. He is bullied, his house is defaced, and his family is threatened. The Westbrooks will be forced to choose between doing the right thing or losing the only home Trip has ever known. Who knew that playing football in the yard could have such consequences? This engaging, honest, and hopeful novel is full of memorable characters, and brings the civil rights–era South alive for young readers. “Trip is a fine character. 1964 Mississippi leaps to life in this book.” —Gennifer Choldenko, Newbery Honor winning author of Al Capone Does My Shirts “A captivating story about standing up for your friends. I loved seeing Trip learn how hard it can be to do the right thing.” —Kristin Levine, author of The Lions of Little Rock and The Paper Cowboy “Trip’s journey is a sensitive account about how one person can slowly make a difference.” —Booklist “A challenging but worthwhile portrait of a very difficult period in American history.” —SLJ
Lawn Wars
Author: Lois B. Robbins
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440123527
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Like it or not, we're embedded in the natural world. We might as well learn to live more harmoniusly with it. Part memoir, part how-to, part problem-solving, Lawn Wars gives a historical context and resources for a new movement that is showing up across the nation. Difficulties encountered by aspiring natural landscapers are explored with wit and factual information. The rich rewards of making such a shift are described in lyrical prose as the author tells her own story of heartache and delight.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440123527
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Like it or not, we're embedded in the natural world. We might as well learn to live more harmoniusly with it. Part memoir, part how-to, part problem-solving, Lawn Wars gives a historical context and resources for a new movement that is showing up across the nation. Difficulties encountered by aspiring natural landscapers are explored with wit and factual information. The rich rewards of making such a shift are described in lyrical prose as the author tells her own story of heartache and delight.
The Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Early American Republic, 1783–1812 [3 volumes]
Author: Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598841572
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
Relatively little attention has been paid to American military history between 1783 and 1812—arguably the most formative years of the United States. This encyclopedia fills the void in existing literature and provides greater understanding of how the nation evolved during this era. This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive examination of U.S. military history from the beginning of the republic in 1783 up to the eve of war with Great Britain in 1812. It enables a detailed study of the Early Republic, during which ideological and political divisions occurred over the fledgling U.S. military. The entries cover all the important battles, key individuals, weapons, Indian nations, and treaties, as well as numerous social, political, cultural, and economic developments during this period. The contents of the work will enable readers at the high school, college, university, and even graduate level to comprehend how political parties emerged, and how ideological differences over the organization, size, and use of the military developed. Larger global developments, including Anglo-American and Franco-American interactions, relations between Middle Eastern states and the United States, and relations and warfare between the U.S. government and various Indian nations are also detailed. The extensive and detailed bibliographies will be immensely helpful to learners at all levels.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598841572
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
Relatively little attention has been paid to American military history between 1783 and 1812—arguably the most formative years of the United States. This encyclopedia fills the void in existing literature and provides greater understanding of how the nation evolved during this era. This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive examination of U.S. military history from the beginning of the republic in 1783 up to the eve of war with Great Britain in 1812. It enables a detailed study of the Early Republic, during which ideological and political divisions occurred over the fledgling U.S. military. The entries cover all the important battles, key individuals, weapons, Indian nations, and treaties, as well as numerous social, political, cultural, and economic developments during this period. The contents of the work will enable readers at the high school, college, university, and even graduate level to comprehend how political parties emerged, and how ideological differences over the organization, size, and use of the military developed. Larger global developments, including Anglo-American and Franco-American interactions, relations between Middle Eastern states and the United States, and relations and warfare between the U.S. government and various Indian nations are also detailed. The extensive and detailed bibliographies will be immensely helpful to learners at all levels.
Poker, Prayer, and Garden Wars
Author: Lorena Kiser
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462064485
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Anna was living the life that she thought she wanted; her work life was busy, but she spent many of her nights alone. She had left her small hometown for the big city with the hope of mending her broken heart, but that had not happened yet. She was having trouble facing the pain of her break-up with Jake, the love of her life, and she really missed her spunky, mischievous grandmother, Mayvee, whom she had left behind. Then one day, she gets a call at work that something has happened to her grandmother; she must come home immediately to be with her. Once she arrives, she discovers that while her grandmother will recover, Anna must stay with her for at least six weeks during her recovery. Gradually, Anna discovers that she is able to move past her broken heart to forgive Jake and move on with her lifeand maybe find a new love. With the help of her grandmother, Mayvee, and an arrogant but handsome young man, Anna begins to discover a new life with lots of possibilities. She also learns to enjoy life more as Mayvee along with her blue-haired bunch of elderly girlfriends wreak havoc on their very peaceful small town. Be prepared to laugh a lot and cry a little on this extraordinary journey of a very ordinary girl.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462064485
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Anna was living the life that she thought she wanted; her work life was busy, but she spent many of her nights alone. She had left her small hometown for the big city with the hope of mending her broken heart, but that had not happened yet. She was having trouble facing the pain of her break-up with Jake, the love of her life, and she really missed her spunky, mischievous grandmother, Mayvee, whom she had left behind. Then one day, she gets a call at work that something has happened to her grandmother; she must come home immediately to be with her. Once she arrives, she discovers that while her grandmother will recover, Anna must stay with her for at least six weeks during her recovery. Gradually, Anna discovers that she is able to move past her broken heart to forgive Jake and move on with her lifeand maybe find a new love. With the help of her grandmother, Mayvee, and an arrogant but handsome young man, Anna begins to discover a new life with lots of possibilities. She also learns to enjoy life more as Mayvee along with her blue-haired bunch of elderly girlfriends wreak havoc on their very peaceful small town. Be prepared to laugh a lot and cry a little on this extraordinary journey of a very ordinary girl.
Squirrel Wars
Author: George H Harrison
Publisher: Willow Creek Press
ISBN: 1623435544
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Just in time for spring, the popular Squirrel Wars book has received a new cover that is sure to catch the eye of home owners everywhere. Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery, dig holes, tunnel in lawns, and attack garden foliage. Informative tips, devices, and methods are explained that will lead to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.
Publisher: Willow Creek Press
ISBN: 1623435544
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Just in time for spring, the popular Squirrel Wars book has received a new cover that is sure to catch the eye of home owners everywhere. Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery, dig holes, tunnel in lawns, and attack garden foliage. Informative tips, devices, and methods are explained that will lead to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.
How the Government Got in Your Backyard
Author: Jeff Gillman
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604690011
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Aims to offer an unbiased view of the science and politics behind hot-button environmental issues--from pesticides to global warming.
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604690011
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Aims to offer an unbiased view of the science and politics behind hot-button environmental issues--from pesticides to global warming.
The End of Free Love
Author: Susan Steinberg
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 9781573661065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The first collection of stories by a promising young writer.
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 9781573661065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The first collection of stories by a promising young writer.
Records of Officers and Men of New Jersey in Wars 1791-1815
Author: New Jersey. Adjutant-General's Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military service, Voluntary
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military service, Voluntary
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The Journey of a Clueless Christian
Author: Deborah Conroy
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Have you ever been on a journey? Journeys can be fun like going on an awesome trip. We all enjoy this type of journey. But journeys can also find you walking through some hard times and finding yourself worn out. There are twists and turns and unexpected situations as you continue your journey of seeking purpose and guidance from the One who created us. My journey has seen some amazing things as I sought God to walk with me. There were some painful and difficult situations to walk through also, but I was never alone. God was walking with me through so many ups and downs. In this book, you will get a peek into a real family with real issues at times. Through the years, God has worked in our hearts and lives, and for that I am very thankful. Our journey is still continuing, but for now I hope you enjoy and are encouraged by the stories from a clueless Christian.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Have you ever been on a journey? Journeys can be fun like going on an awesome trip. We all enjoy this type of journey. But journeys can also find you walking through some hard times and finding yourself worn out. There are twists and turns and unexpected situations as you continue your journey of seeking purpose and guidance from the One who created us. My journey has seen some amazing things as I sought God to walk with me. There were some painful and difficult situations to walk through also, but I was never alone. God was walking with me through so many ups and downs. In this book, you will get a peek into a real family with real issues at times. Through the years, God has worked in our hearts and lives, and for that I am very thankful. Our journey is still continuing, but for now I hope you enjoy and are encouraged by the stories from a clueless Christian.