Helen Plum Library

A vulgar and licentious college football captain becomes a messenger of God as a suave evangelist preacher

Describes some of the many ways, both verbal and nonverbal, that people say hello and good-bye

A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running--and then one day a wolf is really there, but no one answers his call

Offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing a wide variety of plants, including such favorites as roses and orchids, as well as more unusual types including the baobab tree and the prickly pear cactus

"This nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels"--

The Islamic month of Ramadan, with its fasting & prayers, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate the coming of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It was during that month, 14 centuries ago, that Allah first began revealing the holy book of Islam, the Quran, to Muhammed

Budding interior designers are encouraged to unleash their creativity in this book that shows them everything they need to know about the exciting world of interior design. Follow along as Taylor, an interior designer, turns the unfinished attic of her home into a beautiful living space. Learn about a designer's three main drawings--the floor plan, section, and elevation--and how to draw to scale. From planning to completion, this skill-building book...

"A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"-- From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament...

Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in fashion, from haute couture to retail. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed

Explores the evolving history of immigration to the United States, a long saga about people coming first in search of food and then, later in a quest for religious and political freedom, safety, and prosperity