John Hamilton

Introduces the sport of bareback bronc riding, a sport that involves style as well as skill, and discusses the riders, the horses, and the history of the event.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

This title gives children the tools they need to turn their creativity into readable, cohesive stories. Written by award-winning author and screenwriter John Hamilton, You Write It! Lays out for kids the format, organization, and development of a fantasy book. Novice writers of all ages will find this book a detailed yet easy-to-follow guide for turning thoughts and ideas into readable written works. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

Profiles great heroines of history and fiction including Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Boudicca, Morgan Le Fay in the legends of King Arthur, and the women of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Describes the origins of elves and fairies in children's literature focusing on their magical abilities. Discusses the differences between elves and fairies and how they can both represent moments of good and evil.

Describes the history of piracy on seas around the world and profiles famous privateers and pirates. Includes a brief chapter on modern pirates today.

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it. Reviewed National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this series examines the most compelling parks in the country. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that make each park unique. Readers will learn each park's history from early human habitation through its designation...

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, human population, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it. Reviewed National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this series examines the most compelling parks in the country. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that make each park unique. Readers will learn each park's history from early human habitation...