Bøger af Karen Taschek

In the 1970s, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory built the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope, equipped to hunt for strange objects and solve astronomical mysteries. This book introduces young readers to the wonders revealed by the VLA. It features information on the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy. It is intended for ages 14+.

Karen Tascheks first book, The Horse of Seven Moons, was a childrens fictional story about a pinto horse, a Mescalero Apache boy, and an Anglo girl. In this new sequel, The Risen Horse, the Apache boy is now a grown man whose daughter is sent to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. She returns to a complicated world where she must reconcile the traditionalist ways of her father with the Anglo community that expects the Apaches to abandon the old ways.

Introduces young readers to the complicated and fascinating world of bats, both in their natural habitats and in the human imagination. This book addresses echolocation, vocalization, migration patterns, and breeding habits with enthusiasm. It also includes information on what to do if a bat gets in your house, and building bat houses.