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Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in the field. Without it, they might buy a Hellebores foetidus and be unprepared for its fetid smell, or a Potentilla reptans with the expectation that it will stand straight as a sentinel rather than creep along the ground. An essential addition to the gardener’s library, this colorful, fully illustrated book details the history of naming plants, provides an overview of Latin naming conven...
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Many young people have their own cell phones, and they use them to connect with family and friends and to easily find information. This can pose a problem in schools, as cell phones become a distraction or a tool used to cheat on tests and quizzes. Many people have strong opinions on cell phone use in schools, and this debate opens up important questions about students' rights. Readers are introduced to this debate through balanced text and a graphic organizer that clearly present the arguments on both sides. Fact boxes and full-color photographs enhance this crucial critical-thinking exercise.
Written for children working at Key Stage One, this volume is part of a series of first geography books designed to work in conjunction with Key Stage One schemes of work.
Written for children working at Key Stage One, this volume is part of a series of first geography books designed to work in conjunction with Key Stage One schemes of work.
Written for children working at Key Stage One, this volume is part of a series of first geography books designed to work in conjunction with Key Stage One schemes of work.
Directory of foreign diplomatic officers in Washington.
A dark psychological mystery examines the essence of the tortured soul of a serial killer. Eight men learn of a fabulous cache of gold hidden in the hills near Congress, Arizona. But a mysterious serial killer, the Lord of the Wings, stands in their way. The actual cache of gold, revealed within the narrative, remains undiscovered to this day. The story within the story details how the real treasure was hidden over a century ago and reveals its likely location. The author is offering a 90% finders fee for anyone who discovers the riches through the use of facts in this book.