The Builders of the Nation Volume 1

George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 – April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Grinnell was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in 1870 and a Ph.D. in 1880. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve the American buffalo.

The Builders of the Nation Volume 2

George Bird Grinnell , 1849-1938, American naturalist and student of Native American life, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., grad. Yale (B.A., 1870; Ph.D., 1880). He accompanied Custer's Black Hills expedition as naturalist (1874), was with William Ludlow's expedition to Yellowstone Park (1875), and was a member of the Harriman Alaska expedition in 1899. He was editor (1876-1911) of Forest and Stream and was prominent in preservation of wildlife and in conservation movements. He organized the first Audubon Society and was an organizer of the New York Zoological Society.

Illustrated Dictionary for Children

Collins Illustrated Dictionary for Children will fascinate and entertain young children everywhere. Strikingly illustrated in full colour by the author, Collins Illustrated Dictionary is packed with over 1000 words, arranged in topics which are appealing and relevant to young children, including hobbies, animals and new technology. The imaginative topics and exquisite, often humorous illustrations, will give children hours of pleasure and provide a real stimulus to learning.
A special games and activities section, based on the words in the dictionary, enables parents and teachers to help children learn the new words and ideas in an enjoyable and stimulating way.

Storm Prey

John Sandford - Storm Prey

Dr. Weather Karkinnen, wife of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Chief Lucas Davenport, is one of the surgical team diligently working to separate twins co-joined at the head. As they begin the complex series of operations, four men rush into the hospital’s pharmacy, taking millions in drugs. The surgery is postponed for one day. Weather saw the face of one of the men in the garage and in the elevator.

Higgins, Jack — The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed is a book by Jack Higgins set during World War II. It first published in 1975. It was made into a film of the same name in 1976 starring Michael Caine.