Most Popular Books by Kevin Cunningham

"The weather becomes more extreme as Earth''s atmosphere heats up. Today''s storms drop record amounts of rain that cause disastrous floods while massive snowfalls shut down cities. The Planet in Danger series presents Extreme Climate, Extreme Storms, an in-depth look at today''s super-strong rainstorms, hurricanes, and floods. Climate refugees provide eyewitness stories of lives uprooted by extreme weather while scientists share expert viewpoints and the latest research. Fast facts give readers added pieces of information. Color images and maps offer dramatic visual evidence. A glossary boosts vocabulary and a list of suggested resources opens the door to further exploration"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers are helping to build our future. Discover how people use STEM skills to solve problems and innovate throughout history.

Readers will get a close look at how people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers are helping to build our future. Discover how people use STEM skills to solve problems and innovate throughout history. Diagrams, graphs, and charts help to clarify complex subjects Unique visual designs draw readers in and encourage them to invest Interviews with real-life workers give readers an up-close look at their jobs Helpful statistics assist readers in planning their future careers Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

How did a Wampanoag man named Squanto help early English settlers in North America? He taught them how to fish the region''s waters and raise certain crops. Inside, You''ll Find: Roles of Wampanoag leaders; Maps, a timeline, photos-and what nearly wiped out the Wampanoag in 1616; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

Provides an introduction to map reading that covers why maps are needed, symbols, different kinds of maps, map features, legends, direction, relative location, latitude, longitude, scale, and distance.

Defines what a pandemic is and traces the history of several disease pandemics, including those due to smallpox, cholera, and the "Spanish" flu of the World War I era.

Learn about the Pueblo tribe and how more than 70 Pueblo villages existed in North America when the Spanish first arrived.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

Learn fun and surprisingly true facts about the Cheyenne tribe.

For a long time, the story of human civilization began with the organized societies in Mesopotamia and Egypt. But new archaeological research has altered our ideas about the ancient world. The boundaries of what we call "early civilization" now stretch far to the east. In the valley of the Indus River, the Harappan civilization built a network of pre-planned brick cities connected by roads and involved in trade with distant lands. The arrival of a mysterious horse people known as the Arya ushered in a new age in technology and culture. Their writings underlay a religious faith and social system that still exists today. Over time, Indians developed a dizzying array of languages and used it to add epic poetry, myth, and new expressions of faith to our world heritage. Throughout the vast Indian subcontinent, people speaking hundreds of languages refined mathematics and invented chess, mined diamonds and forged rare steel, practiced surgery and diagnosed diseases, and cultivated valuable plants-from cinnamon to sugarcane to pepper-that transformed world trade and brought European conquerors eager to profit from India''s wealth. Book jacket.

An introduction to various types of maps.

"Ancient lakes turned into wastelands. Vast fields of brown grass. Desperate people on the move in search of water. Droughts have become a threat around the world. The Planet in Danger series delves into the science behind this often-overlooked catastrophe. In Drought: The Quiet Disaster, experts discuss climate change''s role in causing more frequent and intense droughts. Eyewitnesses tell vivid stories of life during drought and share hopeful accounts of finding solutions to problems. Color images and fast facts supply another level of information. Maps track drought while a glossary defines important terms. Special sections point readers to resources for learning more"--Provided by publisher.

Many people today tend to think of the flu as an inconvenience, a sickness that lasts a few days then goes away, but influenza in its many forms has been one of history''s most deadly and devastating illnesses. A disease caused by an ever-changing puffball-shaped virus, influenza is tough to track. Its symptoms often take days to manifest, and are typically common ailments like a runny nose and fever. Many who catch the disease recover quickly, but more than a million people die from flu every year. Because it is highly contagious and moves fast, influenza epidemics can strike without warning. In 1918, a flu pandemic came out of nowhere and swept the world. Before it passed, the Spanish flu debilitated whole armies, closed down cities, and took tens of millions of lives. Today, a form of avian flu that infects both birds and people presents a global threat to human health. When and if it strikes, we might not be prepared. Book jacket.

An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.

"People depend on biodiversity. But today, plant and animal species go extinct faster than at any point in human history. The latest book in the Planet in Danger series, The Loss of Biodiversity explores the relationship between human beings and the living world and the threat to it posed by climate change. On-the-ground stories highlight how people maintain biodiversity to better their own lives. The latest research details the fascinating ways living things play a part in our food, medicines, and inventions. Full-color photos, maps, and a glossary illustrate ideas. A timeline places biodiversity in history. Suggested resources steer readers to further information"--Provided by publisher.

The most faithful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott''s Little Women for the theater -- and for the casual reader... Adapting a beloved 400+ page novel for the stage presents a challenge: can any theatrical version really stay true to the heart and spirit of Alcott''s timeless "story about girls"? Many dramatized versions (both stage and screen) eliminate critical events, or even stop at the first half of the book, leaving you wondering: "Huh? What happens to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy next? Where are my favorite scenes?" Kevin Cunningham''s full-length play version of Little Women is different: all the dialogue (and even the stage directions) are taken directly from the novel you love, preserving intact the full journeys of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. From their forlorn "Merry Christmas" through their heartaches, disagreements, tragedies, and joys; meeting new friends and finding their "heart''s true loves"; taking their "pilgrim''s journeys" from selfishness to compassion -- Little Women: The Play includes all the essential elements of Alcott''s story. Louisa May Alcott -- An Important Character in Her Own Right Capturing the novel faithfully in a dramatic format is one thing. But, as Greta Gerwig has also realized, Alcott''s story is even more remarkable when seen in its context: as a groundbreaking novel for girls produced by a woman writer in an era when boy''s books were the only game in town, and female writers were third-class citizens. It''s easy to forget that Little Women became the literary sensation of its time. It was the Harry Potter series of its era, with Louisa May as her day''s J. K. Rowling. The success of the novel forever freed her from writing lurid novels (like A Long Fatal Love Chase) -- but it almost cost her her health. Little Women: The Play incorporates this remarkable history in three additional scenes that frame the story of the novel. Louisa May Alcott appears onstage, along with her publisher Thomas Niles Jr., to commission and discuss the progress of the book. The novel we love unfolds onstage as the creation of the author herself. Details for Theatrical Productions The cast includes distinct roles for 7 men and 8 women, but a number of the parts can be double- or triple-cast (or given to Louisa May Alcott, acting out the part as part of her writing process). The play is designed for presentation in a black box theater, so it is carefully constructed to require only a single set, with a few distinct playing areas. The paperback version of the book (but not the Kindle eBook) includes three appendices useful for groups hoping to produce the play: an acting plot, showing which roles appear in which scenes; a list of set pieces (furniture, etc.) used in a typical production; a detailed list of props and sound cues, listed by what scenes they appear in. Groups looking to stage Alcott''s story as she wrote it need look no further. Little Women: The Play is pure Alcott, distilled. Scroll back up and order your copy today. -- And break a leg! Fun for the Casual Reader Too Like audience members of the staged production, casual readers too will find that Little Women: The Play is a great way to experience the essence of the novel without having to make your way through the original''s 400+ pages. There is of course no substitute for reading the full novel, but here is the next best thing -- a reading experience that faithfully conveys the quintessence of Louisa May Alcott''s story. Scroll back up and order your copy today. -- And happy reading!

Deep in the Ilen''dril forest, four elves began their trial to become guardians of their treetop village. When news arrived that their home had been invaded by the undead, they raced back to find their blackened bodies burning in pyres. An initiate named Fayne had rushed to his lovers room to discover her dead, a clean cut across her throat. Finding a mysterious note on her body, he must now become the apprentice to a necromancer if he is to revive his fallen love.Can he withstand the corruption of the dark arts in a mission to resurrect her, or will he succumb to evil?

An exploration of the Comanche Indians, discussing their use of horses, work of women, housing, vision quests, and more.

Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It''s easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives. With the help of The Timeline Library, children can visualize the development--and grasp the monumental impacts--of some of the most influential innovations in history. Presented in a timeline format that combines biography, science, history, and social studies, each book offers young readers a unique perspective from which to view the course of human history. Kids will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of how these inventions have played an indelible role in shaping our past, present, and future.

America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group''s history, young students will develop deep respect for the contributions immigrants have made to the nation. American food, language, music, holidays, clothing, art--Our Cultural Heritage shares the recipe for the melting pot.

Explores the history of the toy industry, and what it takes to design and create toys.

Presents the history, daily life, industry, government, and religion of the first settlers of Maryland, from 1634 when Catholic settlers arrived to 1788 when it joined the United States.