New Releases by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

Meet the Scottish terrier who won the hearts of a United States president and the American people. In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House. The little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office, attended important meetings with the president's advisors, and even dined with the president. But as America was drawn into the conflict of a world war, life at the White House changed. Fala accompanied the president across the country and around the world, waiting with him for the return of American servicemen and an end to a terrible war. Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into American history and the life of an American president through the story of a loyal dog. Michael G. Montgomery's full-color illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of Fala and the nation and president who loved him.

2017 Amelia Bloomer List 2017 Jefferson Cup Honor Book for Young Readers In 1856, when Kate Warne went to see Allan Pinkerton, only men were detectives. But Kate convinced Allan to hire her for his detective agency. She explained that she could worm out secrets where men could not go—in disguise as a society lady! Join Kate on her most important mission—to thwart a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on the way to his inauguration.

A glimpse of Abraham Lincoln--who at a young age had to overcome hardship and loss to learn to read and write--reveals the achievements of a boy who grew up to become an American president known for his brilliance, wit, and humanity.

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, from his birth in Kentucky through his election as the sixteenth president of the United States on November 6, 1860.

Ely Parker grew up on the Tonawanda Reservation in New York in the 1830s. There he learned the ways of his people, the Seneca Indians. Ely worked many years to save his reservation from a land company, and as a result, he was made a sachem, or chief, by his people. At the same time, he was working as a translator and ambassador to bridge the gap that divided his people from the white Americans. After serving in the Civil War, Ely went on to become a United States general and lead the agency in charge of Indian affairs. Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk tells this inspiring, and surprising, story of a man who achieved amazing success in two very different worlds.

The world of sled dog racing in northern Montana forms the background for a twelve-year-old boy's adjustment to his father's death, his mother's remarriage, and the integration of two families into one.

In occupied Holland in 1944, thirteen-year-old Pieter becomes increasingly involved in the work of the Dutch Resistance even though he knows the risk of being discovered by the Nazi informer who lives in his village.

Describes Spain's efforts during the sixteenth century to colonize and spread Christianity, resulting in the founding of twenty-two missions which still stand today between San Diego and San Francisco

A slave describes the journey he makes with his master, Captain William Clark, into the uncharted territory of the American West to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean.

A biography of the pioneering photographer, who is known for his unique portrayal of the Civil War, as well as for portraits of such personalities as Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and others.

Discusses the home remedies and healing beliefs of the Pilgrims through the settlers of the 1890s, revealing outlandish "cures" as well as the more effective ones

Recounts the origins of peddlers in the American colonies and on the frontier, describes the travelling conditions they endured and the goods and services they provided, and profiles noteworthy Americans who started out as peddlers

A biography of the black woman who campaigned for civil rights and founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Describes the 1849 California Gold Rush and life for the miners during and after the gold rush.

A biography of the commanding general of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II who became the thirty-fourth President of the United States.

At first Bob feels threatened when Matt, new in town and possibly a better left-handed pitcher than himself, joins the Sonora Nuggets, but then the two find themselves involved in the mystery of the missing baseballs.

After their van is wrecked during a snowstorm, the members of a girls' basketball team take refuge in an isolated house, but the old house holds secrets the girls would never have imagined.

When Reddy goes to Montana to visit his aunt and uncle, he is determined to become a rodeo champion before the summer is over, but then someone tries to steal his horse Ruff.

Discusses the buying, breeding, and training of horses for harness racing, describes the event and its rules, and introduces several famous champions.

As two young figure-skaters grow to like each other, they are forced into a dilemma: should friends compete against each other?

A biography of the figure skater who was the only American to win a gold medal at the 1968 winter Olympics and the youngest skater to be inducted into skating's Hall of Fame in 1975.

Presents biographical sketches of eight women in rodeo competition and highlights the origin, events, and stock of these "roundups."