Lowery, Linda

Continues the adventures of eleven-year-old Hannah, who finds herself mysteriously transported to the Appalachian Mountains, where the angels have sent her to accomplish a special mission.

Provides information about various animals and plants and their interdependence and suggests activities that can help protect and preserve them.

Tells the story of Wilma Mankiller and how as a young girl she found strength in her Cherokee heritage and grew up to become Chief Mankiller, leader of the Cherokee Nation from 1985-1995.

A boy who has no use for Valentine's Day has a change of heart.

Having moved temporarily from Michigan to live with her grandmother in Mexico, thirteen-year-old Hayley tries to sort out her feelings about her parents' separation while also helping some townsmen who have run into trouble while working in the United States.

Presents information on the holiday Cinco De Mayo, and includes a description of its history, how Mexico won its independence from the French and the Spanish, and how it is celebrated. Includes glossary.

Tells the story of Pablo Picasso as he grows through his early days as an artist, his discovery of cubism, and his later years of sculpture and painting to become a famous artist.

When her mother doesn't believe her, eleven-year-old Laurie tells a supportive aunt that she is being sexually abused by her father.

Gives facts about the planet Earth and suggests various projects and activities to help protect the water, air, and land from pollution and destruction, with emphasis on making an action plan for local environmental improvement.

Tells the story of how Georgia O'Keeffe overcame her frustration as an artist and found her own way of seeing and painting.