"A brief and tender biography of one of the greatest authors of the 20th century and an elegant exploration of artistic endurance, as told by a life-long lover of Willa Cather's work"-- Provided by publisher.

"A sweeping collection and a tribute to one of the most influential, daring, and visionary minds of the twentieth century The year 2015 marks several literary milestones: the centennial of Saul Bellow's birth, the tenth anniversary of his death, and the publication of Zachary Leader's much anticipated biography. Bellow, a Nobel Laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, and the only novelist to receive three National Book awards, has long been regarded as one...

A boy feels that he is too old for his pet rabbit, so he tries to turn Floppy loose in the woods--but when he realizes that he really loves his pet, and returns for him, Floppy is nowhere to be found.

"Anyone who has glimpsed the long, mountainous, island-studded Dalmatian coast would surely agree that its beauty is little short of divine. Croatia, quite simply, is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and its history is equally captivating. A Traveller's History of Croatia offers tourists and travellers an inside look at how the country's cultural fusion of Mediterranean, Central European and Balkan influences has given...

Alex wants to join an after-school club, but it's difficult to make a decision when you're interested in everything. Timeblazers Sam and Jen take him along to check out some geniuses of the past. First to the days of Nicholas Copernicus, who forever changed the way we saw the universe; then to the land of William Shakespeare and his magnificent Globe Theatre; next to learn about Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Edison; and finally, the very first "Renaissance...

From the exhilarating and perilous days of early flight, to the present, where travel on commercial flights all over the world is as common as travel by motorcar, this program looks at the beginnings of flight, with innovators such as Benjamin Franklin and Leonardo DaVinci coming up with new ways to give man wings, and chronicles the invention of hot air balloons, Zeppelins, box kites, and of course the story of the most influential inventors of all...

Barbie stars in the story of the popular ballet in which a little girl's love for the Nutcracker brings him to life.

This encyclopedia offers an in-depth look at each US president and how he has shaped history. The text discusses both successes and struggles of each US president, plus information about their Cabinet members, Supreme Court appointments, and more. Sidebars featuring First Ladies provide information about their significant impacts on the country. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...