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Author Archives: Amie Jane Leavitt

What’s it like to be Miley Cyrus?
18 Jan 2010

What’s it like to be Miley Cyrus?

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Miley Cyrus grew up watching her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, sing country music for huge crowds. Now, she’s not only a performer herself, but an international sensation. Miley is the star of her own television show and performs in concerts … Continued

biographies, don osmond, miley cyrus
A Backyard Flower Garden for Kids
18 Jan 2010

A Backyard Flower Garden for Kids

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn’t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, … Continued

gardening
Where was the Wheel?
18 Jan 2010

Where was the Wheel?

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Magazines, Published Works, Puzzles | 0

Spinning on a Ferris Wheel is loads of fun. Solve the puzzle to find out an interesting fact about this fab carnival ride. Click on the picture for a larger version. This puzzle was published in Highlights for Children, October 2009, … Continued

Puzzles
Church History Tour
18 Jan 2010

Church History Tour

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Magazines, Published Works, Puzzles | 0

Take a virtual tour of Church History sites by completing this puzzle. Click on the picture for a printable version. “Church History Tour” was published in the Friend magazine in December 2009 on page 48.

church, history, Puzzles
I have a dream…..
18 Jan 2010

I have a dream…..

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 0

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his now famous “I have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Obviously, this was a strategically-chosen site for the speech with the Great Emancipator’s … Continued

abraham lincoln, american history, famous speeches, great emancipator, history, lincoln memorial, martin luther king jr, washington dc
The Battle of the Alamo
17 Jan 2010

The Battle of the Alamo

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Reminiscent of the Choose Your Own Adventure books from the 1980s, this book allows readers to choose their own path during the Battle of the Alamo. First choice to make: will you be a defender of the Alamo (a Texian) … Continued

alamo, american history, battles, history
The Bill of Rights in Translation
17 Jan 2010

The Bill of Rights in Translation

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Historical documents are oftentimes very difficult to read. In this book, the Bill of Rights is broken down into sections and then re-worded into text a young student will be able to understand. Historical information and conservation methods are also … Continued

american history, bill of rights, government, historical documents, history
The Declaration of Independence in Translation
17 Jan 2010

The Declaration of Independence in Translation

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Historical documents are oftentimes very difficult to read. In this book, the Declaration of Independence is broken down into sections and then re-worded into text a young student will be able to understand. Historical information and conservation methods are also … Continued

american history, declaration of independence, government, history
Christopher Columbus
17 Jan 2010

Christopher Columbus

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy. From a very young age, he dreamed of going to sea. By his early teens, he finally did so, aboard a merchant ship in the Mediterranean. As an adult, Columbus believed that there … Continued

biographies, christopher columbus
Amelia Earhart
17 Jan 2010

Amelia Earhart

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Published Works | 0

Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life flying. Amelia achieved things that no other woman had done before. She flew higher, breaking altitude … Continued

amelia earhart, biographies

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