New Releases by Jean Lee Latham

From the cotton fields of the antebellum South to the bustling workshops of New England, one man''s revolutionary invention would forever alter the course of American history. When young Eli Whitney stepped onto a Georgia plantation in 1792, he had no idea that his mechanical genius would unleash forces that would reshape an entire nation. Armed with nothing but his brilliant mind and steady hands, Whitney faced a challenge that had stumped countless others: how to efficiently separate cotton fibers from their stubborn seeds. What followed was a stroke of innovation so profound it would transform the American economy, fuel the Industrial Revolution, and tragically entrench the institution of slavery deeper into the fabric of Southern society. Jean Lee Latham masterfully brings to life the complex world of early America, where inventors and entrepreneurs battled against overwhelming odds to bring their visions to reality. Through Whitney''s eyes, readers witness the birth pangs of American industry, from his famous cotton gin to his pioneering work in mass production and interchangeable parts for firearms. This is not merely a tale of mechanical triumph, but a deeply human story of perseverance, creativity, and the unintended consequences of progress. Latham weaves together the personal struggles of a determined inventor with the broader sweep of a young nation finding its identity, creating a narrative that pulses with the energy and ambition of the American spirit. This compelling biography offers modern readers invaluable insights into the forces that shaped our industrial heritage and the moral complexities that accompanied technological progress. Students, history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of innovation and society will find themselves captivated by Whitney''s journey from struggling tutor to celebrated inventor. Latham''s vivid storytelling transforms historical facts into living drama, making this essential reading for understanding how individual genius can redirect the course of civilization itself.

Readers today are still fascinated by “Nat, an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor’s world—Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didn’t promise to have the makings of a sailor; he was too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by ‘log, lead, and lookout.’ Nat’s long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the ‘Sailors Bible’), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero. नॅट अर्थात बो-डिचची ही जीवनकहाणी. लहानपणापासूनच गणित विषयाच्या आवडीमुळे त्याच्यात हार्वर्ड विद्यापीठात शिकून पदवी मिळवण्याची इच्छा रूजलेली. पण घरच्या परिस्थितीमुळे त्याला शाळा सोडावी लागते. जहाजावर हिशेबनीस म्हणून काम करताना सागरी प्रवासाच्या अनुभवविश्वाशी नॅटची ओळख होते. या प्रवासात त्यानं मिळवलेलं ज्ञान आणि त्याची अपार इच्छाशक्ती त्याला त्याच्या इच्छित साध्यापर्यंत पोहोचवते. नौकानयन शास्त्रात नॅटनं केलेल्या विलक्षण कामाचा हा एक अर्थी साहित्यिक दस्ताऐवजच होय.

Discusses the conditions that allow blue-green algae to thrive in rivers and some of the measures that are being considered for its control. (SLNSW Infocus item 1429).

A biography of the marine biologist and nature writer well-known for her campaign against the careless use of chemicals.

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship''s captain and authored The American Practical Navigator.

As they approach each dwelling, the animals try to guess from a rhyme who lives there.

A survey of the historical, social, and economic value of the Columbia River and its basin, and its influence on the development of the Northwestern United States.

A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

The story of a young boy in 17th century England who lives in Latham House and survives it''s besiegement by Roundhead forces during the English Civil War.

A brief biography of the inventor of a gin to seed upland cotton and of a way to mass produce musket locks.

To keep from watching his children starve, a father leads them into a dark forest and leaves them. Little Hop helps them find the way home.

When the miller died his younger son inherited only the cat which proved to be a remarkable animal as well as a good provider.

When his family is moving, Skipper the dog misses a ride in both the truck and the car, and must find his family. A story to be read with children supplying the noise on the dog''s barking.

A fictionalized account of the life of Joseph Jefferson, the American actor.

In 1607, a fifteen-year-old boy joins the expeditionary force that hopes to establish a permanent English colony in Virginia.

Young adult biography of Maury, US naval officer and oceanographer from Virginia who resigned his position when Virginia seceeded and became Commander of the Confederate States Navy and spokesperson for the Southern cause in England.

Christmas is coming and everyone in the Brown family is getting ready. Father just brought home the Santa suit as he promised Mother, and decides to hide it in the toy box, because no one looks at old toys just before Christmas. Mother thinks of another place for the box, and then the children discover the box and must find a place to hide it.

Jimmy McNabe is a young farmer who is still a bachelor. Quite a few people decide to help him find a wife.