Justine Ciovacco – författare

Step into the past, a world of stone and steel—and excitement! With beautiful illustrations and captivating text, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many parts of a medieval castle.Though most people live in regular houses now, castles have influenced both architecture and lifestyles across the centuries. From their original purpose of defense and protection, to their housing of royalty and knights, Inside Out Medieval Castle includes everything you need to start your medieval adventure, from scaling a tower to outfitting an armory.After an introduction to the history of castles in medieval Europe, explore every nook and cranny of this amazing structure, including the castle’s:   Portcullis, a grand, stake-bottomed entrance gate made of iron-covered oak that was moved up and down in stone grooves Murder holes, located in the castle’s ceiling, through which boiling water, heated sand, or rocks could be poured on intruders Squints, slits in the entryway walls that guards used to safely spy on, and sometimes shoot arrows at, visitors Tower staircases, which spiraled downward to the left so defenders could run down wielding swords in their right hands, while attacker coming up fought left-handed Garderobes, toilets found in some castles that consisted of a stone slab with a round hole that took waste down a shaft into the moat or cesspit Along the way, learn about the lives of the castle’s inhabitants and keepers, from the highly trained knights and powerful lords to the constables, bottlers (a title that later became “butler”), and messengers.Take a look, stay the night—you never know what you’ll uncover!

Did you know that the world’s second-largest land animal runs on its toes? Rhinos are amazing! This book is packed with fascinating facts about the five species of rhinos in Africa and Asia. Readers will learn how a mother rhino cares for her young and what rhinos eat. Also included is information about the future of rhinos and how human activities have affected them and their habitat.

Did you know that goats are some of the most important animals on a farm? They can give us milk, and their soft hair can be used to make clothing. Learn all about these sure-footed creatures—what they eat, how they raise their young, and why they are such good climbers.

Fans of theater and comedy will enjoy this write-up of comedian Amy Poehler, as it shows her growing up and being the cut-up in a relatively calm middle-class family, attending college as a communications major, and then joining the Chicago improv scene. The book goes on to describe Poehler’s stint on Saturday Night Live, her friendship with Tina Fey, and her intention to do more producing and directing. The book also notes that Poehler actively supports girls around the globe with her organization Smart Girls.

How people behave when they enter another person''s home, as a guest or attending a special event, says a great deal about them. The right things to do may be learned from an early age but might not be readily apparent to everyone. This book provides background on the motivations behind etiquette guests should employ and concrete examples of how to negotiate certain etiquette situations. Readers will get useful advice on how to comport oneself at parties, how to bounce back from etiquette breaches, and how to negotiate online issues.

It''s a common word to hear these days—crowdfunding. Websites such as Kickstarter and Patreon are bringing businesses and creators together with donators and investors. This guide explains the basics of how crowdfunding works. This title will inform readers of how Kickstarter, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform, works and about some of the projects it has made possible. All the steps readers need to follow to start a Kickstarter campaign or create content and find supporters on Patreon are covered in depth. Furthermore, the text uncovers well-known campaigns and content—and teaches readers how to bring their own ideas to life.