Nonfiction Book By Anne Schraff Some think Tattoos are the hottest new style to hit the scene. Are they really? This book details the long history of tattoos and the reasons people have made their mark with them. An outward sign of belonging, belief or beauty, tattoos have an appeal that crosses time and geography. But not everyone lives happily with a tattoo. (Book: 64 pages, Audio: 48.8 minutes)
We all have to eat, but what we eat and how we eat makes for the most interesting reading. People are often shocked by what other people eat and yet our idea of what is normal is entirely dependent on what is familiar. This cross-cultural history of food may make you think differently about your own meals. (Book: 64 pages, Audio: 54.2 minutes)
- by Anne Schraff Ramone, an African American, is driving home late one night when he almost hits a man with a disfigured face. There has been a murder, but when Ramone describes the man he saw, the police tell him that the man has been dead for months! (Book: 55 pages, Audio: 43.1 minutes)
This mysterious Pharaoh's ideas caused a religious revolution in ancient Egypt, and future kings would try to erase all records of him. Akhenaton's story has only recently been reconstructed. Strange in his art, his beliefs, and even his body, the king who was made to disappear has been found again. (Book: 63 pages, Audio: 48.9 minutes)
The Oak Tree Horror (1 Book, 1 CD in plastic case)
- by Anne Schraff Everyone at Wintergreen High is excited about the new sports complex, except Jason. His beloved oak tree must come down, but he knows it would rather live–more than anyone might have dreamed! (Book: 57 pages, Audio: 44.6 minutes)
Treasure in the Keys (1 Book, 1 CD in plastic case)
- by Molly Mraz and Jeff Glover Honu Mahau, a Polynesian girl, lives on the Florida Keys. When she finds a strange boat and an old Spanish coin near her house, she discovers a mystery––one that may put her life in danger! (Book: 52 pages, Audio: 44.5 minutes)
Merriam Websters School Dictionary
In using this dictionary, high school students make the leap from Jv to Varsity. It has the muscle for the most demanding curriculum. Over 18,000 etymologies and 350 synonym paragraphs help demystify the language. A Handbook of Style gives ready aid to the hesistant writer with sections on biographical names providing a sense of the world. 85,00 entries. Hardback (1,158 pages)
Vox Modern Spanish And English Dictionary
You won’t find a more up to date, comprehensive word list in a Spanish English/English-Spanish dictionary anywhere. Especially appealing for advanced students of Spanish this book features: Contemporary terms from commerce, science, find arts, and culture; a special section listing more than 3,500 frequently use idioms in both languages; verb conjugations listed with main verb entries; grammar notes and pronunciation guidelines; maps, monetary units, and other useful information in Spanish and English; common abbreviations. Helpful hints for business and social correspondence are included. (1,072)
