Whether it be sudden torrential downpours or leeches and ticks in a harsh jungle setting or the intense heat of the desert, you never know what you might discover. Their outfits are made all the more eye-catching thanks to the silver waistcoats and matching bowties they were over their leotards.

The author had some observations about having been a Pro-sports cheerleader, some complaints about criticism of her being female and beautiful which I found to be a useless case of a bit too thin skinned. For me it was very inspiring and one day I hope I receive the honor of meeting Mireya Mayor, the author. Read more about the condition New with box: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in its original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached. There are some neat stories in the book about Mireya's experiences observing various animals all over Africa, but in the end the biography felt trite and the stories were disjoint.Many of the scientists and animal species mentioned in the book are familiar to me, although the fossa, a cat-like carnivore related to the mongoose family was a new one.

I was surprised to find that the book really isn't about her metaphorical 'journey' from cheerleader to National Geographic explorer. One of the most influential - and certainly most iconic - cultural revolutions in American history, the Harlem Renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for both seasoned and novice book collectors. She wrote the foreword and was a major contributor for National Geographic’s Complete Survival Manual, has written articles for National Geographic’s kids magazines “Explorer’ and ‘Extreme Explorer’, and is working closely with National Geographic’s School Publishing on videos and textbooks for classrooms nationwide. We may not discover a new species of lemur but through our own curiosity we can see our daily lives from other more appealing, adventurous perspectives. Another shot from the 1980s shows a group of cheerleaders demonstrating their moves at a 1986 football game in New Orleans, Louisiana.

No obstacle is too large for Mireya to overcome and she approaches them with a no-nonsense attitude. It's essential however, to know how to use that machete expertly (and to understand scientific rigor) and Mireya does.