New Releases by Bonnie Hinman

Come to Panama and see a small nation that acts like it is big. The Panama Canal transports ships from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean in less than a day. That feat alone makes Panama important to the rest of the world. But there is more to Panama than the canal. The Kuna Indians live on islands off the Caribbean coast, where they welcome vistors to observe their way of life. In the western highlands is the inactive Volcán Barú where quetzals fly. In Panama City is Casco Viejo, the old part of the city where panama declared its independence from Colombia in 1903. The mysterious and sometimes dangerous Darién calls visitors to experience rain forests, beaches, and a spectacular collection of wildlife. And the Panama Canal always beckons to travelers who want to see how the famous locks work. You may find yourself wanting to stay in Panama rather than head home at the end of your visit. Book jacket.

Born free when most blacks were slaves, Banneker was a successful land surveyor, astronomer, and author of almanacs.

John Winthrop''s plan for "the Citty upon a Hill" was grand and based on noble motives. He wanted a place where he and other Puritans could live and prosper without religous persecution. That place was the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Winthrop and his fellow Puritans landed in Massachusetts Bay in 1630. Soon they had organized a government, started towns, and were sending goods back to England.

" Traces the lives and careers of today''s hottest stars" Great for reluctant readers" Attractive full-color covers and candid photos

Absorbing accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history Examines each person''s life in the context of the politics of the time Full-color photographs enhance each book

Examines the private life and professional career of country music star, Faith Hill.

Presents the life of the celebrated member of the famous political family who died in a plane crash in 1999.

At President Roosevelt''s request, Americans are growing as much food as they can in backyard Victory Gardens. In Seattle, Barb and Eddie Harrington join the effort to create a large Victory Garden from a vacant city lot--the place where Eddie and his friends liked to play baseball. But the war demands sacrifice, and everyone helps--including a farmer who brings his old-fashioned horse team to plow the field. Meanwhile, Eddie and Barb grow suspicious of Sal Bolella who finds out that Mr. Harrington works at Boeing, and starts quizzing Eddie about planes that are being built there. Why is Sal trying to get Eddie to spill secrets?

Harry Allerton is concerned that his cousin, Addy Moe, is making some bad friends, but Addy''s tired of always doing the right thing. She wants to have some fun. Harry tries to convince Addy that there are good ways to have fun and that she''s putting herself in danger. She''s not convinced, until she discovers that some of her friends'' relatives are involved in the illegal alcohol trade. But now it''s too late. The bootleggers know she''s discovered their secret and are determined to keep her from telling anyone. How will Addy escape?