history and criticism

Looks at how Dr. Seuss wrote "The cat in the Hat."".

Looks at how Dr. Seuss wrote "The cat in the Hat."".

A collection of essays that track dynamics in American sexuality in relation to religion and national identity, as seen in American literature, since the Puritan movement of the seventeenth century.

Contains more than one thousand alphabetically-arranged entries that provide information about the superheroes, vehicles, weapons, aliens, battles, and other aspects of the DC Universe.

Presents adaptations of twenty-five folktales from Asia that are ideal for classroom use, using the Japanese method of Kamishibai storytelling, with tips for using the stories to coach students in the art of Kamishibai Story Theater and suggestions for coordinating grade-level story productions.

"Jas Obrecht presents a celebration of the world's most popular instrument as seen through the words, lives, and artistry of some of its most beloved players. Readers will read--and hear--accounts of the first guitarists on record, pioneering bluesmen, gospel greats, jazz innovators, country pickers, rocking rebels, psychedelic shape-shifters, singer-songwriters, and other movers and shakers. In their own words, these guitar players reveal how they found their inspirations, mastered their instruments, crafted classic songs, and created enduring solos"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll's story "Alice in Wonderland," discussing how his love of photography influenced his visions of Wonderland and revealing the circumstances surrounding the photograph that shaped his vision of Alice.

A brief introduction to English literature that traces its history and development, highlighting important authors and works, describing various styles, and exploring how literary texts change over time.