Jennifer L. Morgan Bücher

The second book of this series about our universe is a scientifically accurate telling of the story of the formation of Earth, ending with the dinosaurs. Gorgeous and ethereal illustrations and a story that brings children into a state of connectedness with the universe makes this an amazing book for parents and teachers who want to instill in kids a deep appreciation for themselves, their community, and the need to protect this planet that we all reside. When we take the time to learn about the beginnings of the universe, the miraculous conditions that make our existence possible, and how we are physically part of everything around us, a sense of connection forms and hopefully results in a desire to do good for the world around us and everyone in it. "Once upon a time" meets science in a children's picture book that tells the thrilling story of how life began on Earth. This book, the second in Universe trilogy, picks up the story where Born With A The Universe Tells Our Cosmic Story left off, with the first appearance of life on Earth. It's a thrilling story about how Earth triumphs over crisis to become bacteria, jellyfish, flowers . . . even dinosaurs! A perfect series of kids books

Jennifer L. Morgan draws on the lived experiences of enslaved African women in the sixteenth- and seventeenth-centuries to reveal the contours of early modern notions of trade, race, and commodification in the Black Atlantic.

How childbearing among enslaved women became commodified-and was exploited by slaveowners as well as slaves.

The book explores the complexities of the U.S. dependence on imported fossil fuels, highlighting the economic, political, and military challenges posed by sourcing energy from unstable regions. It discusses the implications of rising powers like China and India on U.S. global leadership and national security strategy. Furthermore, the narrative emphasizes the risk of the U.S. being sidelined in international environmental agreements while also detailing the substantial resources expended to secure energy access abroad.