David Stewart Knihy

Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL.

In this remarkable new portrait, David O. Stewart unveils the political education that made Washington a master politician--and America's most essential leader. From Virginia's House of Burgesses, where Washington learned the craft and timing of a practicing politician, to his management of local government as a justice of the Fairfax County Court to his eventual role in the Second Continental Congress and his grueling generalship in the American Revolution, Washington perfected the art of governing and service, earned trust, and built bridges. The lessons in leadership he absorbed along the way would be invaluable during the early years of the republic as he fought to unify the new nation

"As a killer whale, also known as an orca, you are a very social animal, living together with other killer whales in family groups that exhibit complex behaviors. Being a killer whale can be difficult and challenging: You have to hunt for food, raise your young, and keep track of your family"--Back cover.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.

Get ready... as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you’ve heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you’re about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Roman soldier. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

"An introduction to the Paris Saint-Germain European soccer club. Includes information about the team's history and culture, stadium, star players, and uniforms. Features include: photos, vintage trading card reproductions, maps, and records. Table of Contents, glossary, index and additional resources including a companion website"-- Provided by publisher

It is 1577 and Francis Drake, the Queen of England's favourite adventurer, has been ordered to command a new expedition leaving from Plymouth. Drake has appointed you, Francis Fletcher, as Chaplain on the expedition. You believe you are off on a trading trip to Alexandria in Egypt, but Drake's expedition has another purpose. Where will this voyage take you? The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like sailing with Francis Drake. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. Sample fact: ̀Drake comes from a family of seafarers. Long ago, William Hawkins, Drake's uncle, showed King Henry VIII exotic fruit he had brought back from his travels.'

As a honeybee, you live together in a colony with other bees like yourself, and you harvest pollen and nectar from flowers in order to make your food. The life of a bee can be difficult: It's a lot of work taking care of your nest and raising new bees, and there are many dangers, like birds and predatory wasps

A fully illustrated guide to over 200 of the most beautiful walks in Britain. Footpaths of Britain is a collection of walking guides, offering maps, directions and helpful information to guide you around some of the most beautiful walks in the land. Region by region, it helps you discover the finest footpaths in Britain, and offers you expert gidance on how to get the most out of each route. The walks have been carefully selected for breathtaking views, stunning countryside and historical interest, and there are paths suitable for complete novices and experienced walkers alike.

Burnum Burnum's Aboriginal Australia is the first book ever to offer a personal, Aboriginal vision of this, the world's greatest island.Through over 300 stunning colour pictures and 150 black and white archival photographs, many of which have never been published before, and through the words of one of this country's best known and most respected Aboriginal people, this unique book takes the read on a journey around the continent, an unforgettable journey that reveals an Australia rarely experienced by white inhabitants.Following Highway One, from Sydney north to Cairns, west to Darwin and south to Perth, then heading back to Sydney via the centre and Tasmania, Burnum Burnum guides us through lands that were once the traditional territory of many nations, clans and groups and opens our eyes to the lifestyles, history, art and lore of the original Australians.

This descriptive text provides an interesting insight into exploration in the 16th century including: what it was like on board ship; the weather conditions you would have to face; the dangers of exploring unchartered waters and unknown lands; what Francis Drake was like; and the acts of piracy committed during the voyage. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like sailing with Francis Drake. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. This work fits into Key Stage 2 history and is an ideal text for shared and guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy. It also helps to achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

The year is 1907, and you are the manager of a prestigious shipping company. You decide to plan and build the largest and most luxurious ship in the world to cross the Atlantic Ocean. At this point, you definitely want to sail on the Titanic. Little do you know that the ship is sailing straight towards disaster ...! This special extended edition in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts and a map, you'll soon discover why you really wouldn't want to sail on the Titanic!

Books with X-Ray Sharks  is an ingenious and innovative new title where children can hold some of the pages up to the light to see the insides of the terrifying ocean predators.Alongside these dazzling optical effects, the book also provides fascinating introductions, in bite-sized chunks of text, to the behavior, diet, and physical characteristics of different shark species, including information on their teeth, eyes, and habitats.

The author discusses mummies (some famous), the process of mummification and why it was done in Egypt centuries ago. He also touches on mummies from other places. Fully illustrated and written in a humorous yet informative style.

What is it like to live as a polar bear? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes!

A 37-year-old restaurant manager sets out on an inspiring 1,600-mile journey from Wyoming to Nashville, fueled by his dream of performing at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. This adventure captures the determination and passion of a man chasing his musical aspirations against the backdrop of the vibrant country music scene.

You ruled Egypt for a brief but turbulent period, oversaw a national change in religion and then died mysteriously at only 19 years old. Since your body was first examined experts have been unable to agree how you died, and you have been blamed for a 'mummy's curse' that sought revenge on those who disturbed your eternal rest. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourages readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like to have this famous boy-king whose death is so much more famous than his achievements in life. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title and ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. It fits into Key Stage 2 History and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5 -14.

How Would You Survive As A...? is a brand new nature strand in the globally bestselling You Wouldn't Want To... brand, looking at the struggles for survival of different animal species. Each volume follows a first-person narrative approach, telling the story of an example of the species as they deal with finding food, reproducing, raising their young, exploring their territory and fighting for dominance. The mix of humorous illustrations, bite-sized text, fact panels and diagrams provides multiple entry points for reluctant readers, presenting the information in a fun and accessible manner.How Would You Survive As A Killer Whale? explores the challenges faced by an orca as it hunts for food, socialises with its pod and raises its child. The endmatter contains real life stories of killer whales in captivity, highlighting conservation issues surrounding the species, illustrated with photographs to underscore that they're non-fiction and drawn from the real world, plus family trees of related species, a quiz and statistics.

Books with X-Ray Dinosaurs  is an ingenious and innovative new title where children can hold some of the pages up to the light to see the insides of giant dinosaurs.Alongside these dazzling optical effects, the book also provides fascinating introductions, in bite-sized chunks of text, to the behavior, diet, and physical characteristics of different dinosaur species, including terrifying predators, humongous herbivores, flying reptiles, and ancient sea creatures.

Benjamin wakes to a severe thunderstorm wreaking havoc across the area. The street resembles a war zone from the path of destruction left in its wake. A bolt of lightning snakes its way across the sky slamming into the powerlines of his house. A radiant beam of light emerges from the electrical socket, creating an energised vortex and engulfing Benjamin. The energy transforms him as he is shrunk and drawn inside the walls of his house. Giant creatures lurk in the shadows. Are they friend or foe? What challenges await inside the walls? Can Benjamin survive the ordeals that he will be confronted with? Will he ever get back to his normal size? Is Benjamin destined to be trapped Within These Walls forever?

"As a lion, you're magnificent: Beautiful, strong, brave, powerful, and resourceful. But a lion's life isn't as easy as it seems. You have to survive in a tough climate, compete with other predators for food, and protect your cubs" -- Page [4] cover.

Have you ever wondered why cancer remains such a dreadful illness? Why is it so common? How can you reduce your cancer risk? Why is screening not better at finding cancers early? How does cancer make people feel so sick?How do different types of treatment work, why might they fail, and how do they cause side effects? What role does our immune system play? Do alternative and complementary therapies work?Why has progress been so painfully slow? What can we do to speed progress? How can we reduce the very high cost of effective new therapies?Which healthcare system (Canadian or American) is better at caring for cancer patients? What can the two systems learn from each other?In this book, oncologist Dr. David J. Stewart addresses these common, vexing questions about cancer. He also discusses what future changes we can anticipate.Each chapter starts with a Short Primer section that tries to answer these questions in a way that can be understood by patients, their families, and the public. This Short Primer section is followed by a Further Details section for anyone wanting to take a somewhat deeper dive into the topic.The intent of this book is to inform, so that the reader can better understand the enemy we face. But it is also a call to action. There are too many impediments to progress. We can and must fix this!

Inspiring Motivation in Children and Youth explores motivation and its crucial role in promoting well-being in the classroom and life beyond school. It will help all those who work with children and youth to understand and improve their motivation, and to create nurturing environments for younger people.

* What's the Big Idea? explores the story of inventions through the ages and explains how ideas and technology from different countries and times are built on and developed - that inventions don't just 'happen'. * Stunningly illustrated throughout, and with a clear text, it covers many important inventions, from the first stone axe to genetic engneering and the internet - not forgetting the 2,400,000 years in between! * The lives of famous and not-so-famous inventors are described. Men and women from different cultural backgrounds, whose major contributions have been overlooked in the past, are included. * A timeline of events puts inventions in their historical context, showing how wars and trade push ideas forward. * The book features a clear, concise text, full-colour illustrations and humorous drawings, which will engage even reluctant readers. * A complete glossary and index make this title ideal for home and school. * What's the Big Idea? covers several of the periods studied under Key Stage 2 of the History curriculum, including the major ancient civilisations, the Tudors, the Victorians and modern Britain, is an ideal text for shared and guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupil 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.

Alle Mann an Bord! Es ist der 10. April 1912 und du bist kurz davor, als Reisender des größten Passagierschiffs, der R. M. S. Titanic, einzuschiffen. Halte nach Eisbergen Ausschau! Unsere Tipps: - Als Steward solltest du deine Gäste freundlich behandeln, um gutes Trinkgeld zu erhalten - Als Passagier der 2. Klasse darfst du vor Abfahrt die 1. Klasse besichtigen - Finde die Rettungsboote – es sind nicht ausreichend für alle Mitreisenden vorhanden! - Wenn das Schiff sinkt, versuche solange es geht nicht ins eiskalte Wasser zu fallen

Hast Du Lust auf 25 Jahre wilde Schlachten, karges Leben und strikte Disziplin? Bist Du bereit, die Grenzen des großen Reiches von Britannien bis nach Afrika zu verteidigen und zu erweitern? Dann sei willkommen, römischer Soldat! Ein neuer Band der coolen Klopp grafix-Sachbuchreihe „Zum Glück.“ - mit kurzen Texten, vielen Illustrationen und spannenden Themen, perfekt für Lesemuffel!

Gefangen im Palast des Pharaos Du bist neun Jahre alt und sollst Pharao werden. Du bist reich und mächtig - doch wie viel Macht hast du wirklich? Was wäre wenn? Schlüpfe in die Geschichte und kämpfe um dein Leben! „Zum Glück.“ - die Klopp grafix-Sachbuchreihe: Wissen mal anders - immer lustig, immer lehrreich und locker. Mit vielen Illustrationen und Comics.

Mach dich bereit, du, ein reicher Altägypter, wirst gleich tot umfallen! Um ins Jenseits zu gelangen, musst du deinen Körper aufwendigen Prozeduren unterziehen, und so wirst du eine Mumie