Provides information on the selection, housing, diet, shedding, reproduction, genetics, diseases and disorders of captive breed Corn Snakes. Full-color photographs.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of coral snakes.

An illustrated book describing various species of snakes and how they may be successfully kept as pets. Information includes feeding, behavior, health, breeding and much more. Over 50 color photos and drawings.

There's been a snake-napping at the River Heights Zoo, and all clues about the thief seem to point in my good friend Charlie's direction. But why would Charlie want to steal a snake? I'm not convinced he's the perpetrator, but with all the circumstantial evidence that keeps...  more

There's been a snake-napping at the River Heights Zoo, and all clues about the thief seem to point in my good friend Charlie's direction. But why would Charlie want to steal a snake? I'm not convinced he's the perpetrator, but with all the circumstantial evidence that keeps popping up, the cops are on the other side of the fence. Speaking of snakes, George's younger brother, Scott, has been slithering around a lot lately, all sneaky-like. He's not acting like himself, but his lips are sealed about what's wrong. Do these mysteries have anything to do with each other? Stick around. I'm about to find out!

Jeff Caldwell couldn't imagine the obstacles they had to face on the incredible journey into the Amazon. Would the terrifying danger of alligators, snakes, and dark jungle be too much? Would helping Dr. Jones ignite further the explosive anger of the Amazon stranger? After months of...  more

Jeff Caldwell couldn't imagine the obstacles they had to face on the incredible journey into the Amazon. Would the terrifying danger of alligators, snakes, and dark jungle be too much? Would helping Dr. Jones ignite further the explosive anger of the Amazon stranger? After months of planning for the dangerous adventure, Jeff and the "Reel Kids" find themselves in a heated battle for the land itself. Will the war with the greedy landowner spell doom to their assignment? Can they overcome attacks from the wicked shaman? There's never a dull moment when the Reel Kids media club takes on swollen rivers, dense jungles, and rugged mountains to film the fascinating faces and places that need the gospel. Jeff, Mindy, and K.J. experience the heart of cultures around the world as they meet intriguing new friends on their action-packed global adventures. Each well-researched, exciting story is set in a different country, so children (ages 9-14) not only experience a page-turning adventure but also learn about the people, culture, or history of the nation in which the story takes place. A meaningful series of missionary challenge for young readers who enjoy action!  

LIFE IS A BANQUET...And HUMANS are sometimes the main course! Think you're safe? Well, think again. The gripping true stories in this collection make one thing perfectly clear: Whether bushwhacking through the wilderness or sleeping peacefully in bed, at any moment, in any place, your life...  more

LIFE IS A BANQUET...And HUMANS are sometimes the main course! Think you're safe? Well, think again. The gripping true stories in this collection make one thing perfectly clear: Whether bushwhacking through the wilderness or sleeping peacefully in bed, at any moment, in any place, your life may be threatened by a dangerous wild animal. In Grizzly! Real-life Animal Attacks, read about many real-life dangerous encounters between humans and wild animals-grizzly bears, great white sharks, deadly snakes and scorpions, slithering alligators, creeping spiders, stampeding elephants, and more-and all from the...well, relative safety of your home! Includes dozens of illustrations and sidebars featuring practical tips for avoiding animal attacks.

A lizard that can lick its eyeballs...a rodent that can detach its fur...a spider that shoots sharp hairs when its upset. No, these aren't the stars of a freak show--they're Extreme Pets! If you've just GOTTA have a pet that's anything but ordinary, this book is for you! Inside you'll find a ton...  more

A lizard that can lick its eyeballs...a rodent that can detach its fur...a spider that shoots sharp hairs when its upset. No, these aren't the stars of a freak show--they're Extreme Pets! If you've just GOTTA have a pet that's anything but ordinary, this book is for you! Inside you'll find a ton of info about all kinds of cool animals, from snakes to ferrets to frogs. You'll even get tips on how to persuade your parents to let you have that creepy, crawly, make-your-little-sister-jump-out-of-her-skin pet. And what could be more fun than that!

Rattlesnakes are as much a part of West Texas as cattle, oil, and beautiful sunsets. Author Tom Wideman, a former chairman of the World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup held every March in the West Texas town of Sweetwater, shares his collection of stories, encounters, and tips about hunting and...  more

Rattlesnakes are as much a part of West Texas as cattle, oil, and beautiful sunsets. Author Tom Wideman, a former chairman of the World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup held every March in the West Texas town of Sweetwater, shares his collection of stories, encounters, and tips about hunting and handling rattlesnakes. He participated in the first Roundup in 1958 as a ticket-taker, then became an avid hunter, contributing his share of the 125 tons of rattlesnakes turned in at the Sweetwater Jaycees event over the years. Wideman developed a great interest in and healthy respect for the species, leading media tours, appearing on National Geographic Television, and serving as a model for Gokey Boots. His own boots, he estimates, have been struck no less than three hundred times by rattlesnakes. With humor and common sense, Wideman tells about celebrities and friends he has accompanied on guided snake hunts and offers words of wisdom and experience. "If you're going to adopt rattlesnake hunting as a hobby," he writes, "the two most important hunting accessories you'll need are a cool head and a deep respect for the critters. "If you see a rattlesnake or hear one `rattle' a warning," he advises, "freeze in your tracks. I know that's a difficult assignment when your natural inclination is to run, but you should remain absolutely motionless until you determine the rattlesnake's location. Chances are that if you hear a snake rattle and don't move, the snake will retreat first." Wideman said his wife, June, made her own deal with rattlesnakes years ago. "She won't hunt them," he says, "if they won't hunt her." The fascination with rattlesnakes draws thousands of visitors to Sweetwater each spring for the Roundup, where they can sample fried rattlesnake and watch snake handlers demonstrate their techniques. The event helps control the rattlesnake population on nearby ranches and educate the public about snakes and their environment. Proceeds benefit a variety of community charities.

With Crazy Horse on the warpath, can Hunter and Reena survive his thirst for revenge? While living among the Blackfoot Indians as a missionary, Reena O'Donnell receives a telegram from her uncle Faron, requesting that she come to help him. She is shocked to hear he has been severely...  more

With Crazy Horse on the warpath, can Hunter and Reena survive his thirst for revenge? While living among the Blackfoot Indians as a missionary, Reena O'Donnell receives a telegram from her uncle Faron, requesting that she come to help him. She is shocked to hear he has been severely wounded while working as a scout for General George Armstrong Custer in the Dakota Territory. Hunter Stone and Del Dekko provide Reena an escort, along with missionary Jack Sheffield, who insists on accompanying them. As Reena nurses her uncle back to health, Custer's expedition with the Seventh Cavalry deep into Indian territory leads to renewed hostilities among the Sioux and Cheyenne. As the People gather for the battle sure to come, Jack Sheffield, determined to follow God's leading, strikes out on his own to try to talk with Crazy Horse and restrain the fury of the great chief. With imminent danger threatening them, Hunter grows concerned for the safety of Reena and her wounded uncle. Should they remain in the safety of Custer's army, or return home on their own through dangerous country? Will a mission of mercy lead them all to an early grave? Or can Hunter find a way out?

The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page! Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century....  more

The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page! Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible. But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?

This self-paced, auto-instructional book with cd-rom has become a “classic” in the field of music. A wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises provide learners with continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the activities and assignments at their own pace. ...  more

This self-paced, auto-instructional book with cd-rom has become a “classic” in the field of music. A wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises provide learners with continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the activities and assignments at their own pace. Chapter topics include some definitions, the structure of tonality, triads in root position: doubling and spacing, triads in root position: voice leading, triads in first and second inversion, introduction to seventh chords and the dominant seventh, phrase structure and cadences, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progression, and the technique of harmonization. For music studio teachers and students, and use in preparatory music programs.

An interactive songbook with 15 songs that reinforce grammar concepts within the songs via role play, improvisation, Q & A phrases, echo patterns partner songs and other techniques. The musical styles range from bolero to Broadway, blue to bluegrass, swing to calypso, and the 50's to the polka....  more

An interactive songbook with 15 songs that reinforce grammar concepts within the songs via role play, improvisation, Q & A phrases, echo patterns partner songs and other techniques. The musical styles range from bolero to Broadway, blue to bluegrass, swing to calypso, and the 50's to the polka. Every song contains a subtle streak of humor designed to intrigue and delights teachers and students of all ages. The composer wrote each song with her 7th and 8th graders in mind. Some of the grammar points featured include: definite and indefinite articles, ser/estar, question words, present tense regular, irregular and stem-changing verbs, past tense, imperfect tense and more. Each song includes: * musical notation with guitar chords * English translations * grammar objectives presented and modeled * illustrated song pages for students * interactive activities, flash cards, templates and game boards * a Spanish-English glossary

A useful collection of definitions, composers and theory. This pocket-sized reference book includes a broad range of important information, from basic principles of theory and concise biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. This...  more

A useful collection of definitions, composers and theory. This pocket-sized reference book includes a broad range of important information, from basic principles of theory and concise biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. This easy-to-use volume covers every major aspect of music. Includes over 330 pages.

History is thick with secrets in The Sugar Camp Quilt, seventh in the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series from bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini. Set in Creek's Crossing, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the Civil War, the story begins with friends and neighbors taking sides in the...  more

History is thick with secrets in The Sugar Camp Quilt, seventh in the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series from bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini. Set in Creek's Crossing, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the Civil War, the story begins with friends and neighbors taking sides in the abolitionist debate, and as events unfold, an ex-traordinary young heroine passes from innocence to wisdom against the harrowing backdrop of the American struggle over slavery. A dutiful daughter and niece, Dorothea Granger finds her dreams of furthering her education thwarted by the needs of home. A gifted quilter, she tragically loses her hope chest in a flood. A superior student, she is promoted from pupil to teacher -- only to lose her position to the privileged son of a town benefactor. But the ultimate test of her courage and convictions comes with the death of her stern uncle Jacob, who inexplicably had asked Dorothea to stitch him a quilt with four unusual patterns of his own design. After he meets with a violent end, Dorothea discovers that the quilt contains hidden clues to guide runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad. Emboldened by the revelations about her uncle's bravery, Dorothea resolves to continue his dangerous work. Armed with the Sugar Camp Quilt and its mysterious symbols, she must evade slavecatchers and outwit unscrupulous neighbors, embarking upon a heroic journey that allows her to discover her own courage and resourcefulness -- unsuspected qualities that may win her the heart of the best man she has ever known.

A complete drama course for kids in a book. BREAK A LEG! teaches budding thespians everything they need to know about stagecraft and the production of performances, in home or out. Illustrated throughout with informative how-to and candid shots of young working actors, BREAK A LEG! is as...  more

A complete drama course for kids in a book. BREAK A LEG! teaches budding thespians everything they need to know about stagecraft and the production of performances, in home or out. Illustrated throughout with informative how-to and candid shots of young working actors, BREAK A LEG! is as comprehensive as it is high-spirited. There are sections on body preparation, including warm-ups, stretches, and breathing exercises. Theater games, improv, miming, and other fun ways to develop technique. Important acting skills, such as voice projection, crying on command, learning accents, and staging falls and fights without getting hurt. The performance: analyzing scripts, building a character, what to expect from rehearsals, and overcoming stagefright. A backstage look at blocking, lighting, and other technical aspects of theater production. And for the fun of costumes and make-up, a 16-page color insert. In addition, it covers legends and lore (Why is Macbeth cursed? Why do we say "break a leg"?) and offers dozens of must-see movie recommendations. Plus, for the ambitious, talented, and just plain curious, there's advice on how to make a career of it all, with tips on agents and auditions and getting jobs in theater, film, TV, and radio.

? Foreword by Paul Newman ? Completely revised and updated version of a beloved theater classic ? Clear, practical guide to helping kids ages 8 to 18 get a show up and running The classic Kids Take the Stage is one of the best-selling Back Stage Books of all time. Now Back Stage is proud to...  more

? Foreword by Paul Newman ? Completely revised and updated version of a beloved theater classic ? Clear, practical guide to helping kids ages 8 to 18 get a show up and running The classic Kids Take the Stage is one of the best-selling Back Stage Books of all time. Now Back Stage is proud to present the completely revised and updated second edition of this indispensable guide to getting young people on stage and helping them create their own shows. For teachers, for parents, for budding actors, emerging crew, and incipient directors?this is the book that shows how to get a production up and running...and have fun in the process. Clear and accessible, Kids Take the Stage outlines a systematic approach to staging, complete with basic lessons in acting, relaxation and trust-building exercises, and improvisations. From first read-through to opening night, from butterflies to bravos, this is the perfect book to help young people realize their creative potential.