A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double AgentTold for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British general Charles Cornwallis made a point of touring the American camp, looking for the reason behind his loss. What he didn't expect to see was James, a runaway slave who had served as a guide to the British army. Or at least that's

and the ways trees take care of their families

Pub Date: January 21

Later he was to study with Mozart - go to Vienna - lead one of the finest orchestras in all the city - create great symphonies - until the name of Beethoven was spoken everywhere and eager visitors made their way to his door

Gerda Muller was born in 1926 in Naarden

as well as real historical figures from the era

Pema Chödrön

Pub Date:  September 13

68" H x 10

takes kids on an EXCITING QUEST through several ecosystems – while learning all about 25 edible and MEDICINAL PLANTS

as a nature preserve

Whether capturing a cold New England winter's evening

and research-based approach to dealing with problems that most parents have either felt were their own fault or were unsolvable