Julie Lavender

"Bad-guy bandits hatched a plan to rob a stagecoach in Idaho. After a shoot-out left most of the passengers dead, the outlaws stole lots of gold. What did they do with it? Some say they buried the gold nearby-but is that just legend? Join twins Nate and Nora as they explore the mystery of the East Idaho stagecoach robbery. You just might find some buried treasure!"--Provided by publsher.

At a time when belief in anything out of the ordinary is not tolerated, Faye and Frank Faultsom are daring to be different. Determined to guide their four free-spirited children on a risky quest to enter the mysterious and mystical realm known only to them as Wonder, they attract the malicious attentions of the sinister Ms. Imperia Beasley, Director of the local Grown Up Factory, where helpless children are conformed to the Prescribed Order as their...

Prowl the wild world of leopards with our mid-level book, part of the Spotlight on Nature series. This engaging read is perfect for young explorers eager to uncover more about their favorite creatures. It weaves an enchanting narrative about a leopard family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, while emphasizing the importance of conservation. With captivating color photographs, informative infographics, developmental milestones in a handy timeline,...

Growing up in a financially strapped, South Georgia farming family, Julie Lavender learned to appreciate small yet meaningful affirmations of love when her parents found ways to visibly demonstrate their feelings. Later, when she had her own children, Julie delighted in finding creative ways to express her love for them, as well as for the children whose lives she touched through teaching school and volunteering in the children's ministry at her church. In...

Leap into the wild world of lemurs with our mid-level book, part of the Spotlight on Nature series. This engaging read is perfect for young explorers eager to uncover more about their favorite creatures. It weaves an enchanting narrative about a lemur family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, while emphasizing the importance of conservation. With captivating color photographs, informative infographics, developmental milestones in a handy timeline,...

Sneak into the wild world of foxes with our mid-level book, part of the Spotlight on Nature series. This engaging read is perfect for young explorers eager to uncover more about their favorite creatures. It weaves an enchanting narrative about a fox family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, while emphasizing the importance of conservation. With captivating color photographs, informative infographics, developmental milestones in a handy timeline,...

"Jesse James and his gang were a group of bad-guy robbers. After stealing 18 donkeys loaded with gold, the outlaws got caught in a blizzard. What happened to all that gold? Some say it was buried in the Wichita Mountains-but is that just legend? Join twins Nate and Nora as they look for Jesse James' loot. You just might find some buried treasure!"--Provided by publisher.

"A band of Spanish conquistadors stole gold and silver from Indigenous Americans as they explored the southeastern United States. Are these treasures buried somewhere in a cave in Arkansas-or is that just legend? Join twins Nate and Nora as they explore the mystery of the Old Ozark Treasure Cave. You just might find some buried treasure!"--Provided by publisher.

Learn to create beautiful, hand-lettered arts and crafts with this interactive book full of creative prompts, exercises, and step-by-step projects.