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Who are the Medici brothers? And who is trying to assassinate them? Why was the Pitti Palace never completed? And what part did Leonardo play in all of this?Leonardo da Vinci is remembered as an artist and inventor. But who was he before anyone knew his name?This family-friendly novel explores the history and the legends of his early years in Florence. It also weaves a mystery of politics and power.This novel is the first in the series of historically based novels - The Life and Travels of Da Vinci (followed by Leonardo: Masterpieces in Milan and Leonardo: To Mantua and Beyond)

Now, in larger, easier to read print.The Lewis and Clark Expedition was filled with adventures and danger. Most of us know something of its travelers, almost all being familiar with Captain Meriwether Lewis, Captain William Clark, and Sacajawea. But one important member of the Expedition if often overlooked, Clark's slave York. This short story tells the tale of the Corps of Discovery from York's perspective. We join York as he shares the stories of his adventures with his grandchildren, in his cabin in Kentucky. While the setting is fictional, as well as the family he may or may not have ever had, the adventures he shares with them are based in history. From the Author's Note: "I hope you have enjoyed the story of York and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. When I started writing this book, I had been studying the Corps of Discovery for more than seven years. I always felt like York's story needed further telling. He was such an important part of the expedition, but sadly, so often gets little credit. I was able to find many more books on Sacagawea and Seaman than on York, which made me particularly sad.Most of the story you just read is historically accurate, based on many, many hours of research into the Corps of Discovery in general, and York's part in particular. With so many people tasked by President Jefferson to keep journals, it was a well-documented trip. And now with the power of the internet, those journals are readily accessible to anyone who wants to read them.I used the expression "proceeded on" as often as I did because it was a common phrase in many of those journals. Oftentimes, both Captains and at least one of the Sergeants would comment on something, and add "we proceeded on." It was clearly something that they all thought about often.Where I really took literary license was in my descriptions of York's family and his life after the expedition was completed. There is so much we don't know about that. We do know that he was married before he left to go west, that he moved to St. Louis with Captain Clark two years after the expedition finished; and that Captain Clark took ten years after their return to civilization before finally granting him his freedom.Beyond that, my research only turned up scarce and often contradictory mentions of York for those latter years. So this story is the way I would like to think that his life turned out, but it is highly unlikely that we will ever know for sure.In this book, I hoped to bring honor to York and his role in the expedition - honor that was seriously lacking in his lifetime."

More than three dozen photographs from the Hubble telescope showing just a little of the beauty of outer space.

Bandit, our stuffed raccoon, tells the story of an exciting trip to Washington, D.C. Whether you are planning a trip to D.C. yourself, or just want to enjoy the trip through Bandit's eyes -- you will have fun with this unusual look at the country's capital. (For some reason the preview shows the inside pictures in color, but the book is currently in black and white. Sorry for any confusion.)

This is the first in our Horsey and Friends series. It is a travel book -- told from the perspective of our stuffed Horse: A look at Panama like you've never seen it before.(For some reason the pictures show up in the preview in color, but the book is currently in black and white...My apologies for any confusion.)

When we think of the Last Supper and art, we often think immediately of Leonardo da Vinci. But the Last Supper has actually been the subject of paintings by artists for many centuries. Here is a collection of more than three dozen versions of the Last Supper - many by well-known artists (such as Peter Paul Rubens and, of course, Leonardo da Vinci), and many by lesser-known artists. As with the other books in the "Enjoying Great Art" series, this book is a pictorial journey for adults and students of all ages. Words are kept to a minimum - with an introduction to the book, and then artists and dates for each painting. For more details on Leonardo's famous version, you may also be interested in Catherine's "Exploring Da Vinci's Last Supper."

New York City - what a city! What a history! If it happened anywhere in American history, it probably happened in New York. Reading the history of this city is both fascinating and exciting; as if watching the people and the events that traveled through the region, and across the years.This brief look at the history will use an annotated timeline and a variety of pictures to bring the history of this fascinating city to life.

Now, in larger print - easier on younger eyes and older eyes!What do Cappadocia, Shkodra, and Wuerzburg have in common? Across the miles and through the ages they have been the site of attacks: during invasions and during battles.We often think of those attacks in terms of the total number of people injured and killed and the amount of property damage done. But we often lose track of the individuals who go through the attacks - the individuals on both sides, soldiers and civilians alike. These three short stories look at historic attacks in Cappadocia, Turkey, Shkodra, Albania, and Wuerzburg, Germany through the eyes of a mother, children, a priest, soldiers, and more.Early reviewers said of the Cappadocia tale: "Great story of faith and courage! I really enjoyed it."

New edition - with larger print, easier on young and older eyes! The Civil Rights fight has taken place in many states across the county, particularly in the South; but this little book looks at some of the key events that took place within the boundaries of Alabama...From the "Scottsboro Boys" to the Tuskegee Airmen, Freedom Riders, and the girls murdered at the Sixteen Street Baptist Church...From Rosa Parks to Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth and Governor George Washington...These are some of the people who helped shape the Civil Rights movement in and out of Alabama. Obviously a book this size cannot be an extensive look at these important people and important events, but the hope is to bring them to the forefront, so that readers are motivated to learn more.

Much has happened in the history of our country as the races have struggled through how to relate to each other. Some of it has been good - much of it has been very sad. I have not attempted to chronicle everything along the road to equity between the races - but to try to hit the high and low points along that path. As I conducted this study, several different categories of events seemed to jump out at me: "Society", "Government", "Military", and "Sports". These categories are by no means exhaustive, or exclusive. I arranged the various events in one or more of these categories in an attempt to more clearly show what happened.

A photo journal of our recent trip to Greenfield, told from the perspective of our stuffed dog, Henrietta: "Hi, have we met? I'm Henrietta and I would like to tell you about my recent trip to Greenfield Village. Have you been there? It's a really cool history place. If you love history the way I do, you will love this place. If you don't love history, I think you will still find things to like here! Be sure to wear your walking shoes and have as much time as you possibly can - there are over 80 historical buildings spread out over 80 acres. And most of them have very neat people in them who will share lots of great history stories with you." (Please note: some of the pictures in the preview are in color, but the physical book is currently only in black and white. Sorry for any confusion.)

Now in large print - easier to read for students and adults. The current state of affairs has been called a "financial tsunami", a "financial ice age", and "the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression". Our first question needs to be, "Is it?" Our next question might be, "How did we get here?" As someone who enjoys the study of both history and economics, I see these questions as both important and interlinked! I put this brief annotated time-line together initially for my own study, and to share with my students. I soon found that many others around me were asking similar questions and looking for the same information. This book was researched and written initially during the fall of 2008, as the current crisis first came to our attention. It was updated again in December 2009. It is written by a fiscal conservative, and it is intentionally kept brief.

Family-friendly historical fiction: The year is 1912. Gracie Jones awaits the return of her good friend, Cornelia Vanderbilt. Cornelia is due to arrive home soon on the maiden voyage of the Titanic, along with her parents, George and Edith Vanderbilt. After the family arrives back in the states safely, Gracie joins them for some time in her home city, New York City, before joining them for an exciting trip to their home in Asheville, North Carolina - the magnificent Biltmore House. During her visits Gracie joins the family in many of their daily activities, while learning more about the background of this majestic home and the intriguing stories of its family. Early reviews: "Stunning. Spellbinding. Tremendously enjoyable."

Family Friendly Historical Fiction, enjoyed by adults and students of all ages: Join Leonardo in Milan as he works through the deaths of a friend, a collaborator, a patron, and more. In this short period of his life, between 1508 and 1511, Leonardo da Vinci encountered many challenges beyond his usual conflicts between finishing projects he had begun and continuing work on his beloved science experiments. He was faced with major decisions from where to whether to rent his vineyard, to where to live, to avoiding the latest outbreak of the plague, and many more. Throughout it all can family and friends keep his life on an even keel, or will he finally break under the stress of it all

It's the hot, miserable summer of 1787 in Philadelphia. Will the delegates at the Grand Convention succeed or fail at their mission? Will they amend the Articles of Confederation as instructed? Or are they up to something else? Our tale is brought to us by Henry, a young man from Britain who has been tasked with keeping an eye on what the delegates are up to. He is certain they cannot accomplish what they came to Philidelphia to do! Historical fiction - this novel is written at a Young Adult level, but has been enjoyed by adults as well as students, including younger students as a read-aloud.

What makes this book different from so many others about Leonardo da Vinci? In these 100 pages, Catherine has worked hard to make it interesting for those who may yet know nothing about him, but also for those who already know quite a bit! It is written in a family-friendly way, with stories and details that appeal to a wide range of ages -- from kids through adults. Here Leonardo is placed in a framework of history and geography, so that his vast accomplishments can more easily be seen and understood. Catherine includes maps, pictures, charts, timelines, and more, to bring the ultimate Renaissance man to life!

The "Corps of Discovery" went places no white men had ever been, encountered countless Indian tribes that Easterners had only heard rumors about, and "discovered" plants and animals never before dreamed of by Americans or Europeans. It was a military expedition, with much of the usual military protocol and discipline. But it was also very unusual for a military expedition - there were two commanders instead of one. And they were accompanied by many civilians along the way - including one slave, various Frenchmen, occasional Indian scouts, and an Indian woman and her newborn son. This is a brief introduction to that unusual journey.

Book 6 in the family-friendly series, "The Life and Travels of Da Vinci" series. (Though the books can be enjoyed in any order!) Troubles seem to be the new normal for a busy Leonardo. The Signoria in Florence have threatened to sue him to finish the Battle Painting he had started and walked away from. The friars in Milan are suing him to redo an altarpiece he had done for them almost two decades before. And his eleven half-siblings are suing him to keep him from inheriting their uncle's property. Meanwhile he has caused the injury of a trusted assistant who had test-flown his flying machine, and Giovanni Rustici, a good friend in Florence, needs his assistance with a major sculpture commission he has won. Can Leonardo keep himself out of jail long enough to satisfy the various litigants, assist Rustici, and still help the young Raphael who has come to Florence to learn from him?

Antipholus and Dromio keep getting mistaken for somebody else...And recognized by people they don't know...Why are people asking them for money and chains and to dinner? If none of this sounds familiar to you, you're probably not well acquainted with Shakespeare's shortest comedy, Comedy of Errors. Here in novel form Catherine brings you Shakespeare's words in a way that even Shakespeare-novices can understand!

What makes this book different from so many others about Leonardo da Vinci? In these 100 pages, Catherine has worked hard to make it interesting for those who may yet know nothing about him, but also for those who already know quite a bit! It is written in a family-friendly way, with stories and details that appeal to a wide range of ages -- from kids through adults. Here Leonardo is placed in a framework of history and geography, so that his vast accomplishments can more easily be seen and understood. Catherine includes maps, pictures, charts, timelines, and more, to bring the ultimate Renaissance man to life! You may also enjoy Catherine's historical fiction books about Leonardo da Vinci - The Life and Travels of Da Vinci. She has currently finished the first three novels in the series: Leonardo the Florentine, Leonardo: Masterpieces in Milan, and Leonardo: To Mantua and Beyond.

Homeschoolers, are you looking for a more effective way to teach your students? Do you know there must be an alternative to the textbooks that sit in front of you? But you don't know where to begin. Catherine, homeschooling veteran of more than thirty years, will show you how much easier this can all be, how to incorporate topical studies into your education process, and revitalize your students' education in the process. Now, in addition to the Topical Studies Made Easy booklet, Catherine and Dee bring you ideas on several specific topical studies to get you started on the path to studies of: Artists, Birds, Indians, Alphabet Fun, Astronomy, Civil War, Lewis & Clark, Presidents, States. The book also includes two complete mini units: Leonardo (da Vinci), the Architect and the Astronomy Mini Unit, Galileo.

Figuring out how to teach a Shakespeare play can be an overwhelming event whether you have three students or thirty students. Catherine went from being a Shakespeare novice to being an established Shakespeare teacher by diving right in. Right away one of her frustrations was trying to determine which character had the most lines in each play. After counting the lines in each play, she has put together this wonderful resource. It gives you a synopsis for each play, videos to watch or to watch out for, and character-line charts to help you assign the parts when you read a play out loud. If you are only going to have one "teaching Shakespeare" resource, this is the one you need.

Catherine has been homeschooling her 12 children for the last 30 years. This is her alphabetical guide to their home education adventures, with 26 chapters that will encourage you and motivate you to keep going. As of 2012, Catherine has graduated ten of her own children, and assisted with the homeschooling of many others. Her adult children are following their passions around the world, including one that is now in the Marines, one that is a lawyer, and one who has his masters in International Business. She can tell you from personally experience that homeschooling does indeed work! Whether you are just considering homeschooling, are a frustrated beginner or a veteran in danger of burning out, Organized Ramblings will encourage you in your journey. So what makes the new international version different? From the Introduction: "In the summer of 2011 I traveled to Albania to hold my first granddaughter. While there I had the great joy of being asked to speak about my homeschooling experiences and philosophies to a group of homeschool moms, both Albanian and American. When I shared with those women I realized that while much of what I wrote more than thirteen years ago in the original Organized Ramblings transcended country and cultural boundaries, some of it was from a very US-perspective. I have attempted here, in this International Version of the book, to maintain the original setup and flavor of the book, while at the same time modifying some of my 'Americanisms.'"

A fun look at the elements of the periodic table - complete with a brief history of their names and various pictures relating to each one - from maps and coat of arms to pictures of the scientists that discovered them or the scientists were named for. A simple look at the chemical elements for chemistry students of all ages.

This Teacher Key includes the answers to the Review Questions, and to the Mid-Term and Final Exam. It also includes two classroom activities that work well in helping students grasp important economic concepts.

Sometimes the hardest part of writing is just beginning. Catherine makes that part a little easier for writers of all ages and experience. Here she gives you ninety starting points - little prompts to get the creative juices going and the pencil moving. That gives you enough to do at least a bit of writing every day for three months, or every school day for one semester. The idea here is to ignite your imagination, and get you writing! An entire page is given for each day, though there is no requirement that you fill each pay. You may use the prompts any way that strikes you - write part of a funny story, or a sad or mysterious one...or make a few notes for any direction it points you in. The important thing is to write, and to do it regularly!