First published in English in 1927, "Elmer Gantry" is Sinclair Lewis' novel which satirizes the Christian fundamentalist and evangelistic movements of the early part of the 20th century. From the 17th century onward there have been a number of efforts to reassert the influence of Christianity on social, cultural, and political life. In America, Christian Revivalism, as it is often referred to, has come in four waves, or "Great Awakenings" starting...

Describes how the body of a wealthy merchant in ancient Egypt would be mummified and readied for the afterlife.

"From carving a jack-o'-lantern to trick-or-treating with friends, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Halloween. They'll even learn what their Halloween dreams may mean!"--Publisher's website.

"Satire meets slasher in this short, darkly funny hand grenade of a novel about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing her boyfriends. "Femi makes three, you know. Three and they label you a serial killer." Korede is bitter. How could she not be? Her sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola's third boyfriend in a row is dead. Korede's practicality...

Discusses how pumpkins grow, the different varieties of pumpkins, and the many ways people use them.

It is the late 10th century, and you are one of a hardy band of young adventurers who plan to sail all the way from Scandinavia to Vinland in North America. Will you survive this arduous voyage in a fragile open boat?

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to sponges. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated entries for each letter of the alphabet present information about the history, geography, natural resources, and important sights of Minnesota.

Describes what a librarian does during a typical work day.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of North American black bears.