Loewen, Nancy

Presents a history of Washington, D.C., from the time it was agreed a capital city should be established, and highlights the activities and attractions in the city.

An introduction to metaphors that defines what they are and provides illustrated examples with explanations.

An introduction to similes that defines what they are and provides illustrated examples with explanations.

Uses an advice-column format to define trust and provide examples in daily life.

Examines the life and career of the influential rock and roll star, from his early years in Mississippi to his controversial death.

Tina Truly's advice column answers questions from young people about school and family situations that seem unfair.

"Introduces the four basic types of sentences -- declarative, exclamatory, imperative, interrogative -- through the telling of an original story"--Provided by publisher.

Uses an advice-column format to define courage as a character value and demonstrate how it can be used in daily situations.

Presents a children's book for early readers that explains what taxes are and what taxes are used for.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes how people years ago traded goods on the barter system rather than using currency.