New Releases by Paul Fleischman

Selections from anthropological writings are paired with photographs of twentieth-century people engaged in similar activities.

En un lote bald o donde los vecinos arrojan basura y desperdicios. un domingo de abril, una ni a de origen vietnamita, limpia un peque o espacio y siembra un pu ado de frijoles. Sin quererlo pone en marcha un ciclo en que la comunidad poco a poco va dejando su habitual aislamiento y desconfianza, Para participar en la creaci n de un huerto colectivo.

Miss Pym''s class is in for a comic adventure beyond their wildest dreams. They''ve boarded the Rocky Mountain Unlimited, a mysterious train that''s winding its way into the heart of prehistoric times. Join the class-and a horrified Miss Pym-as they scramble dinosaur egg for breakfast, go stegosaurus-back riding and pterodactyl gliding, and play soccer with their giant reptilian friends.

A creative guide to using copy machines to produce silhouettes, miniatures, decals, flip books, and other kinds of inexpensive artwork.

Lep, an apprentice to a doctor, helps his master take care of yellow fever victims in Philadelphia during the epidemic of 1793.

An account of the 1834 cross-continental journey of naturalist John Townsend and his many discoveries, including the warbler that bears his name.

While visiting the county fair, a brother and sister are enthralled by a shadow puppet show presentation of "Beauty and the Beast" in which all the shadows are made by one man.

As a young piano student plays Beethoven''s Rondo in C at her recital, each member of the audience is stirred by memories.

Four short stories present the adventures of itinerant artisans and tradesmiths as they travel through a small New England town in the year 1800.

Although his nearsightedness causes difficulties, Finzel the Far-Sighted is blessed with the ability to see into the future.

The first case to come to Phoebe Danger''s detective agency involves a priceless cough syrup bottle, a group of Canadian ornithologists, and a shop specializing in Latin American curios.