Yona Zeldis McDonough Books

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what just one person can do.

Set during World War I, the story follows nine-year-old Anna and her sisters who help in their parents' doll repair shop. Their playful routine is disrupted when an embargo on German-made goods jeopardizes the family's business. Faced with this challenge, Anna takes on the responsibility of devising a plan to save the shop, showcasing her creativity and determination amidst the turmoil of war.

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground Railroad comes alive!

In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title OMother of the Civil Rights Movement.O This biography has blackand- white illustrations throughout.

This theatre book clearly demonstrates that any memorable performance needs far more than acting technique alone. Speeches, both classical and contemporary, are used to reveal how an actor can discover the inherent energy, essence, and the subtextual colors of every word and sentence of a dramatic speech. In eighteen chapters actor/director/teacher Tim McDonough defines in depth how an actor can find the often overlooked subtleties that create characters with dimension and moments of heightened reality. The text's four sections teach the actor how to create radiant, dramatic imagery 1. Story Sense, 2. Sound Sense, 3. Shape Sense, and 4. Inner Conflict Developed by Layering Together Opposite Energies. Adaptable as a supplementary text for courses in acting from the secondary to the graduate level.

Excited by the discovery of a pregnant cat behind her parents' doll shop, Anna anticipates the arrival of her cousin from Russia and is disappointed when her cousin does not respond to her friendly overtures, a situation that is improved by a mutual love of dolls and cats.

Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world! More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids in Egypt (the only Wonder still standing), the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Colossus of Rhodes in ancient Greece, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the Temple of Artemis, detailing the creativity and skill that these early civilizations possessed.

If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs? Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it was Louis Armstrong?s own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing. His seventy-year life spanned a critical time in American music as well as black history.

A tender story about the power of love in the face of loss Nine-year-old Claudine doesn't want to leave her much-loved home in France to go live in America, not without her parents. But she knows about the shortages, about the yellow stars Jews must wear, and about Adolf Hitler. And she knows that there are some things she needs to do even when she doesn't want to. It's wartime, and there is much that is different now. There are more things that Claudine will lose to this terrible war. But not everything that is lost must be lost forever. Here is a moving story about lost and found lives, and the healing power of love.

The story explores the emotional turmoil of letting go of a loved one, delving into the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the heart-wrenching decisions that come with deep connections. As characters navigate their feelings and confront the reality of their choices, the narrative reveals the profound impact of love on their lives and the difficult paths they must take. Themes of loss, resilience, and the search for closure resonate throughout, making for a poignant and reflective read.