St. Antoine, Sara, ed. The Gulf Coast; a literary field guide.ST. ANTOINE, Sara, ed. The Gulf Coast; a literary field guide. (Stories From Where We Live.) Milkweed milkweed, common name for members of the Asclepiadaceae, a family of mostly perennial herbs and shrubs characterized by milky sap, a tuft of silky hairs attached to the seed (for wind distribution), and (usually) a climbing habit. . 252p. illus. notes. maps. bibliog. index. c2006. 1-57131-665-5. $10.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. This edition is "designed for kids and families who love both literature and the natural world." The stories, both fiction and nonfiction as well as poetry, are usually short and usually about both the creatures, human and non-human, and the environment. The selection includes famous authors like Zora Neale Hurston Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891 – January 28, 1960) was an American folklorist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. , John James
John James (c 1673- 15 May 1746) was an architect particularly associated with Twickenham in west London, where he rebuilt St. Mary's Church and built the house for Hon. Audubon and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Marjory Stoneman Douglas (April 7 1890 - May 14 1998) was an eminent American conservationist and writer. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was a descendant of one of the founders of the Underground Railroad. as well as work from private diaries of early settlers, longtime residents and visitors. The chapter titles show the breadth of the collection: Adventures, Great Places, Reapers and Sowers, and Wild Lives. The depth of the collection is indicated by the dates of some of the entries, from the 1800s to the present, and the diversity of subjects, from Southern cooking to alligator hunting. The book is filled with maps by Paul Mirocha and illustrations by Trudy Nicholson, which capture the spirit of the region. Appendixes that "define" the region, its habitats, animals, and plants and the index that categorizes the entries by state and lists parks and preserves along with recommended reading make this an excellent volume for use in the classroom. It is sure to inspire some future environmentalists and biologists as well as some family adventures. (Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Also available is The South Atlantic Coast and Piedmont Piedmont, region, Italy Piedmont (pēd`mŏnt), Ital. Piemonte, region (1991 pop. 4,302,565), 9,807 sq mi (25,400 sq km), NW Italy, bordering on France in the west and on Switzerland in the north. ; a literary field guide. Milkweed. 231p. illus. maps. c2006. 1-57131-664-7. $10.95.) Nola Theiss, Sanibel, FL J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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