The cover alone is worth the price! Each stone in this photograph of 46 specimens of turquoise is identified at the start of the book. High quality natural stones from the most important mines of the Southwest are pictured side by side with treated and plastic versions.

The book is a collection of 10 articles written for New Mexico Magazine. Titles include "Turquoise and the Native American", "Buyer Beware: Hidden Facets of Turquoise", Young Native Jewelers Signal Change of Guard" and "The Plight of Old Pawn". High quality photographs of famous mines, artisans and jewelry, both historic and current, will whet the appetite of would-be collectors but also leave an impression of love and respect for the land and its native inhabitants.

Read this book under a strong light to catch the full depth of color!

This story takes place in the late 1800's when Mrs. Stanton-the famous women's rights activist-was still alive. It deals with a young girl, Cordelia, who wants to ride Mrs. Stanton's horse. Mrs. Stanton instead of letting her ride the horse tells her about her childhood experiences. Mrs. Stanton also also makes a great impact on Cordelia when she tries to vote and is not allowed. This in turn inspires Cordelia to stand up for herself.

It is a well-written story that shows what life was like for women before they got to vote. It shows that injustices can be overcome when we put our minds to it and when we don't let what others say get in our way of realizing our dreams. This would be a good story to read to 5th and 6th graders as an introduction to American history in this century.

The pictures are beautiful. They recall images of a by-gone era. It is interesting that men and boys are painted in darker colors, while Cordelia wears lighter colors.

I liked this book because it gives off a lot of self feelings. The problem is faciniting. I could hardly beleave that no of the informaition was true! Emily Arnold McCully expresses her beautiful artwork in this book. I definitly would recomend it to all of my friends no matter how old or young they are. I am sure, thanks to all of the work put into this book, that my friends will like it. I know I did and I know they will too.

I am an 8th grade history teacher and I use this book every year when I am teaching about the Lowell Mills and the Industrial Revolution. The students love it and it really helps open up a discussion about the positive and negative effects of the Industrial Revolution

That's all the kids want, but their two grandmas are too busy with their conflicting parenting styles to let them get a word in edgewise. So they finally take things in their own hands and show their grandmas how careful they can be and have fun at the same time. My daughter enjoys the book very much [especially since I use the names she calls her grandmas] and imagines herself having fun with them at the lake. And I always laugh imagining my mother and mother in law trying to watch the kids alone together!

I read this book when I was seven, and fourteen years later, I still remember it. This is a lovely children's tale that is (symbolically) about love and the journeys we must make to realize it. Superficially, it's elegant prose, chockful of the little protagonist's charming adventures and marvelous illustrations. Unfortunately, the book is out of print, but if you happen to find it, give it to a child in your life. It's pure magic.

Kids, Have you ever dreamed to be in the Guniess Book of World Records than this is your book! I felt this book showed a lot of humor. It made you feel like you were going through the funny incidents with Kate. I highly recommend this book for pleasure reading or teaching in a classroom. I hope you will take my review into considerration. Thank- you for reading my review.

Poor Leona! 'Middle Child' is hardly an appropriate title for this feisty young heroine. Leona wants so much to be treated like a 'Grown Up',but having an elder sister like the very distinguished Victoria, with her round lavender plastic frames and her perfect dive, or a little brother like Albert,who flushes his underwear down the lavatory, that isn't easy. So, armed with her lavender purse Leona takes on the world with her face clean from any trace of make-up and her hair full of conditioner.An exceptionally good story for anyone who enjoyed Ramona Quimby or Henry Huggins. A 5 star job without question!

This is the first book that my 9-year-old, mildly dyslexic daughter read all the way through without stopping. She was captivated by the problems Lulu Witch faces in starting school and making peace with difficult peers in school. "Why aren't there more Lulu books, Mama?"

Award winning author and illustrator, Emily Arnold McCully, has written another wonderful adventure, starring Mirette and Bellini. Our world famous high-wire walkers are sailing to America where they will perform at Niagara Falls. While on board ship, Mirette befriends a Polish orphan boy, Jakob, who's traveling to America to live with his uncle. When they arrive at Ellis Island, Jakob's uncle is not there to claim him. Bellini knows that Jakob will be sent back to Poland and so he decides to takes the little boy with them to Niagara Falls. When they arrive, they find their performance has turned into a big competition. A Mr Patch, who claims to be the greatest high-wire walker in America says that he will perform a trick that's never been done before on the wire, becoming the greatest tightrope walker in the world. He tells the press and anyone else who will listen that Mirette and Bellini will fall. The next day as Mirette and Bellini practice and supervise the wire installation across the falls, Jakob follows Patch and his men to find out what trick he has up his sleeve. And what he finds out saves his new friends lives..... Ms McCully's latest book is a delightful story of friendship, intrigue and courage. Her wonderful text and beautiful, expressive watercolor artwork will transport youngsters back in time to life at the turn of the century. And as little Jakob saves the day and Mirette and Bellini triumph, kids will enjoy the happily-ever-after ending. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Mirette and Bellini Cross Niagara Falls is a winner!