Miriam Coleman

"Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs and maps help readers visualize complex topics, while fact-filled...

Spread between two continents but sharing many of the same geographic challenges, the peoples and cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa are both similar and different in striking ways. This region, which includes Morocco, Libya, and Egypt, is also known as the Middle East. It has given birth to ancient civilizations, unique legends, and some of the modern world's most distinct traditions and practices. As this informative narrative takes readers...

Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources, and historical photographs. Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused...

New Mexico is well known for its beautiful and unique landscape, but it is also has a rich and varied history. Readers will visit Native American monuments and the Very Large Array, walk the Billy the Kid Trail, and look inside the Carlsbad Cavernsall without leaving their seats. Gorgeous, full-color photography captures the icons of New Mexico, while engaging text tells the tales that will make students want to learn more about the fascinating Land...

Readers are taken to the middle of the United States on a visit to the only state with a unicameral legislative chamber, a state that is also the originator of Arbor Day, the birthplace of Boys Town, and the host of the College World Series since 1950. The great plains of Nebraska are boldly and entertainingly presented here along with fact sheets and maps.