A baseline study of the growth of preindustrial cities worldwide.This work employs a subset of preindustrial cities on many continents to answer questions archaeologists grapple with concerning the populating and growth of cities before industrialization. It further explores how scholars differently conceive and execute their research on the population of cities. The subject cities are in Greece, Mesoamerica, the Andes, Italy, Egypt, Africa, United States, Denmark,...

This whimsical story of a little girl who wakes one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 15 years ago. The perfect Christmas present for any kid looking forward to a visit from Santa's reindeer--or any reader looking for some year-long fun!The family doctor, the school principal, and even Imogene's know-it-all brother, Norman, fail to resolve her dilemma. Imogene, the cook, and the kitchen maid, however, make...

Humorous rhymes tell about George Washington's farm where the cows wear dresses, the pigs wear wigs, and the sheep are scholars.

35 years after Imogene woke up with antlers, she's back! The follow up to the classic, Imogene's Antlers by Caldecott Award winning David Small.One day, Imogene woke up to discover that she had sprouted antlers overnight. Her family was confused, her mother was distraught and there was no explanation. Then she woke up the next day and they were gone, but were replaced by something just as curious.Now Imogene has found she has a new curious feature ...

In the tradition of award-winning, illustrated novels Pax and The One and Only Ivan, Long Road to the Circus is a girl-empowering, funny, and fast-paced historical adventure by award-winning writer and librarian Betsy Bird.Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles is tired of summers filled with chores on her family farm in Burr Oak, Michigan, and desperate to see the world. When her wayward uncle moves back home to the farm, only to skip his chores ev...

A hilarious picture book about one mischievous cat’s action-packed day—from an award-winning poet, with illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist.It's a busy day for Cat, who is living his best life and managing to cause plenty of trouble along the way! After all, he's a mirror attacker and a morning-tea whacker. A potted-plant disaster and an acrobat master. A vacuum avoider and a sofa destroyer.But when thunder and lightning strike, it turns out he's a dark-s...

An exquisite paean to everyone who struggles to learn how to read, and to everyone who won’t give up on them."Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning. Nope. Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. She comes right up the side of the mountain...

"A superb, kid-centered survey and a perfect way to enliven the perennial class unit on the presidents." - Kirkus ReviewsIn the cherished tradition of political commentary, this rip-roaring celebration of forty-two Presidents shows us the foibles, the quirks, and—most of all—the humanity of those men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world.

"The narration provided is spot-on" - School Library JournalWhen well-mannered Elliot reluctantly visits the aquarium with his distractible father, he politely asks whether he can have a penguin--and then removes one from the penguin pool to his backpack. The fun of caring for a penguin in a New England Victorian house is followed by a surprise revelation by Elliot's father.

In The Great Survival Book of Foraging Wild Edible Plants, you will discover:30+ of the most common wild edible foods that you can safely forageThe basic tools you need to start foraging (hint: you probably already have all of them at home!)A detailed description of every poisonous and non-poisonous look-alikeThe health benefits of wild edible foods and how to successfully boost your health while enjoying delicio...

In Backyard Beekeeping For Beginners, you’ll discover:Why joining a beekeeping club is a great idea and how you can find the best one in your areaHow much money and time you’ll need to get started so that you save energy and don't waste precious timeHow to pick the best location for your hive and why this is the most important factor of allHow to prepare your hive for optimal success, ensuring that both you and your bees...

In The Holistic Book of Herbal Medicine & Natural Remedies, you will discover:A 7-step framework for herbalism newbies that will give you the knowledge and tools to start making your own homemade herbal remediesHow to stop relying on expensive synthetic drugs by using easily available (and equally effective) herbs you can find at homeWhy natural doesn’t necessarily mean safe – how to avoid unwanted reactions by fo...