Laurie M Carlson
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Description
Tells the stories of six women who traveled to Oregon Territory as missionary wives in the 1830s. One of the women, Narcissa Whitman, was killed in the Whitman Massacre of 1847. The others were Eliza Spalding, Mary Richardson Walker, Myra Fairbanks Eells, Sarah White Smith and Mary Dix Gray. Describes establishment of missions at Tshimakian and Waiilaptu.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
These concepts guide award-winning children s author Laurie Carlson s Doll Crafts, which opens up the world of doll making to children. The emphasis is on following basic instructions that are clearly illustrated with line drawings in order to help children develop creative, open-ended projects that result in unique dolls and doll play.
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Description
the centuries-old relationship of cows to human beings is a fascinating and complex story. It includes extreemes of worship and exploitaiton, and in between some of the most remarkable contributions of animals to civilizaton. Thie novel takes a historical view of these noble and gentle beasts.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
"Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the worlds most famous magician. This biography looks at all the facets of Houdinis amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular...