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Sisters of tomorrow: the first women of science fiction (Wesleyan early classics of science fiction series)
By Lisa Yaszek, Patrick B. Sharp. 2016
Selection of short fiction, essays, and poems by women working in the genre in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Includes…
fiction by C. L Moore, poems by Julia Boynton Green, and journalism by L. Taylor Hansen. Also provides commentary documenting women's contributions to the pulp-magazine community. Some violence and some strong language. 2016Hedy & her amazing invention (Amazing Women)
By Jan Wahl, Morgana Wallace. 2019
Covers the pioneering scientific work and inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who fought against old-fashioned parents,…
a domineering husband, prejudice, and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today. For grades 2-4. 2019Writing magic: creating stories that fly
By Gail Carson Levine. 2006
Newbery Honor author of fiction provides advice, tips, and exercises to encourage aspiring writers. Covers story writing--from coming up with…
an idea and developing characters and plot to finding a publisher. Recommends practicing a lot and saving everything you write. For grades 5-8. 2006The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway
By Una Mccormack. 2020
Captain Janeway of the U.S.S. Voyager tells the story of her life in Starfleet, for fans of Star Trek.Kathryn Janeway…
reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. Discover the story of the woman who travelled further than any human ever had before, stranded decades from home, encountering new worlds and species.Explore how she brought together Starfleet and the Maquis as part of her crew, forged new alliances with species across the galaxy and overcame one of Starfleet's greatest threats - the Borg - on their own remote and hostile territory. Get Janeway's personal take on key characters such as Seven of Nine, her trusted friend Tuvok, new arrivals like Neelix and her second-in-command, Chakotay.Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems
By Irene Latham. 2020
Fans of clever poetry and numbers rejoice! Nine is a book of nine-line poems called nonets, all about the number…
nine!Hey!Hi there!Love nonets?I'm sure you do.What are they, you ask?You don't know a nonet?Not even one little one?Actually, they're all the same size!They're poems, of course--and here's your first!Each poem in this clever collection is a nonet: a nine-line poem that starts with nine syllables in the first line and ends with one syllable in the ninth line (or the reverse). But these nonets go even further! Every one is also written with the number nine at its heart. There's plenty to love and learn: topics include the nine months it takes a baby to be born, cats' nine lives, baseball's nine players, and the nine-banded armadillo. Some feature history, such as the Little Rock Nine, the spacecraft Apollo 9, the ninth president; others explain idioms, like "dressed to the nines," "cloud nine," and "the whole nine yards." Explore these and more with nonets galore!China (Xist Kids Bilingual Spanish English)
By Xist Publishing. 2012
Bilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Become a world explorer! This Discover Series picture book brings the world to your…
door. Introduce your child to the beautiful art and architecture of China. Each of the 23 photos in this book are crisp and clear with a simple title beneath the image. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Bilingual Discover Series books feature both English and Spanish words to introduce language learners to new vocabulary. Each page features a professionally photographed object with a simple title beneath it. Libros bilingües para bebés y niños pequeños ¡Conviértase en un explorador mundial! Este libro de imágenes Discover Series trae el mundo a tu puerta. Presente a su hijo al hermoso arte y arquitectura de China. Cada una de las 23 fotos de este libro son nítidas y claras con un título simple debajo de la imagen. Utilizado como un salto para la interacción, Discover Series Picture Books son una gran manera de introducir nuevas imágenes, palabras e ideas a los bebés y niños pequeños. Los libros bilingües de Discover Series cuentan con palabras tanto en inglés como en español para introducir a los aprendices de idiomas en un nuevo vocabulario. Cada página presenta un objeto fotografiado profesionalmente con un título simple debajo de él.