The MSU Authors Collection is an important part of the University Archives' holdings because the works in this collection document the intellectual heritage of the university and the contributions of MSU faculty, staff, students, and alumni to contemporary scholarship.
Beginning in 2008, the University Archives has hosted a biennial reception honoring MSU faculty, staff and emeriti faculty authors who had written and/or edited monographs, musical scores or recordings, films or videos. This digital collection showcases the books, scores, recordings, films or videos created by faculty and staff at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Where appropriate and where copyright allows, full-text versions are made available of certain MSU Authors' works.
For more information about the MSU Authors Collection, visit https://library.mnsu.edu/archives/collections/university-archives/msu-authors/ .
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Special Education in Today's Diverse Classrooms: Meeting the Needs of Students with Exceptionalities
Shantel M. Farnan and Ruby L. Owiny
Special Education in Today’s Diverse Classrooms: Meeting the Needs of Students with Exceptionalities is an introductory-level textbook designed for all pre-service teachers to learn about meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities in inclusive environments. Along with descriptions of each IDEA disability category, the book presents high-leverage practices (HLPs) and evidence-based strategies that are practical and applicable to any instructional environment. Through the lens of HLPs, this text emphasizes universal design for learning (UDL), tiered
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Assessment in Special Education: Practical Applications for Teachers
Melissa C. Jenkins, Kyena E. Cornelius, Kiersten K. Hensley, and Dana L. Wagner
For upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses, Assessment in Special Education: Practical Applications for Teachers presents a teacher-focused approach structured around the three primary ways in which practicing special educators use assessment. The text addresses why the assessments are used, how they are implemented, and what the results mean. This resource bridges theory and practice with case studies, evidence-based strategies, and clear guidance on integrating assessments into everyday practice. Utilizing practice-based learning, this text
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African Elephants at Risk: Saving These Majestic Mammals
Kathryn Clay
African elephants have behaviors and features that keep them safe from predators, from the herds they live in to their large size. But these elephants are endangered. Because of humans, their habitat is shrinking, and climate change is hurting their food supply and their health. Human hunters are also putting these creatures at risk. Readers will learn why African elephants are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each
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Hammerhead Sharks at Risk: Saving these Unusual Predators
Kathryn Clay
Hammerhead sharks have skills and body parts that keep them safe from predators, from their hunting abilities to their sharp teeth. But these unusual sharks are endangered. Because of overfishing and climate change, more hammerheads are dying than are being born. Readers will learn why hammerhead sharks are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
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Macaws at Risk: Saving these Colorful Birds
Kathryn Clay
Macaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colorful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will explore the dangers putting macaws at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect
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Mountain Gorillas at Risk: Saving these Great Apes
Kathryn Clay
Mountain gorillas have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their intelligence and thick skin to their tendency to live in groups. But these great apes are endangered. Habitat loss, poaching, and disease are causing more and more of them to die. Readers will learn why mountain gorillas are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the
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Pangolins at Risk: Saving these Armored Animals
Kathryn Clay
Pangolins have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their scaly skin to their ability to roll into a ball. But these armored mammals are endangered. Hunting, severe weather, and habitat loss are a few reasons pangolins are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will learn why pangolins are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with
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Sumatran Tigers at Risk: Saving these Fierce Big Cats
Kathryn Clay
Sumatran tigers have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their teeth and claws to their camouflage fur. But these big cats are endangered. Hunting and a shrinking habitat are two reasons their population is shrinking. Readers will learn why Sumatran tigers are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
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Reimagining Graduate Education in Writing Studies: Sustainable, Equitable, and Inclusive Approaches
Kirsti Cole and Sarah Henderson Lee
Reimagining Graduate Education in Writing Studies explores the development of sustainable, equitable, and interdisciplinary graduate programs within Writing Studies.
Proposing five key benchmarks of sustainability in graduate education – accessibility, diversity, interdisciplinary design, situatedness, and professionalization – each chapter speaks to one or more of these benchmarks, offering solutions grounded in both theory and empirical data. The contributors use ethnographic, narrative, and research-informed approaches to provide readers with innovative ways to address the pressing challenges
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Caitlin Clark
Sara Gilbert Frederick
Meet basketball star Caitlin Clark in this illuminating biography written for middle-grade readers. Following her early athletic prowess, this book chronicles Clark's high school achievements and record-breaking college career at the University of Iowa to her transition to the WNBA. Despite facing challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and intense competition, Clark's dedication and skill led her to become a national sensation, leaving a lasting impact on women's basketball. Clark's story is one of talent, perseverance,
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Simone Biles
Sara Gilbert Frederick
Meet gymnastics champion Simone Biles in this illuminating biography written for middle-grade readers. Following her early introduction to gymnastics, this book chronicles her rise through competitive ranks, and her achievements at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympics. Despite struggling with mental health, Biles' perseverance and skill led her to many gold medals, and she has become an inspiration to others through her dedication and courage, and her advocacy for mental health. Includes table of contents,
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Carlos Alcaraz
Rachael Hanel
Meet Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz in this illuminating biography written for middle-grade readers. Known for his powerful play and versatility, Alcaraz has rapidly ascended the ranks since turning professional in 2018. Along with featuring his multiple Grand Slam titles, winning an Olympic silver medal, and numerous ATP Tour titles, the text also covers his off-court ventures and family dynamics. Despite facing challenges, he continues to inspire with his dedication and exceptional talent, solidifying his
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Hulu
Rachael Hanel
Dive into Hulu’s journey as a pioneer in the streaming revolution. This book unpacks the platform’s success in blending original storytelling with on-demand convenience, reshaping how the world consumes entertainment. Packed with intriguing stories and creative insights, high-school age minds will explore how Hulu carved its niche in a competitive market. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by sidebars, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, and an index. A must-read for budding storytellers and media
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Bearing Witness to Whiteness in American Dance: Dancing Bodies Out-of-Place
Julie Kerr-Berry
Through the lens of whiteness as applied to White-body supremacy, this book examines the role racism played in shaping American dance from the late nineteenth century to the present. Thus, this book centralizes the actions of White dancers/choreographers/producers in the form of discriminatory ideologies and practices that were commonplace in American society. Underlying this argument is that the artistic sensibilities and dance/movement elements of Black, Brown, and Indigenous dancing bodies were appropriated by Whites and
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Nursing Innovations: Quality, Safety, and Informatics in Practice
Nancyruth Leibold
An undergraduate Nursing textbook with Quality, Safety, and Informatics topics.
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Bighorn Sheep
Nell Musolf
Spring into the wild world of the bighorn sheep with this middle-grade title from the Spotlight on Nature series. Perfect for wildlife lovers eager to uncover more about their favorite animal’s life cycle, the book weaves an enchanting narrative about a single bighorn family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, into the informational text. It includes captivating photographs, infographics, a timeline of developmental milestones, and features such as a glossary, index, and resources for further learning.
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Cougar
Nell Musolf
Leap into the wild world of the cougar (also called mountain lion or puma) with this middle-grade title from the Spotlight on Nature series. Perfect for wildlife lovers eager to uncover more about their favorite animal’s life cycle, the book weaves an enchanting narrative about a single cougar family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, into the informational text. It includes captivating photographs, infographics, a timeline of developmental milestones, and features such as a glossary, index,
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Sea Lion
Nell Musolf
Paddle into the wild world of the sea lion with this middle-grade title from the Spotlight on Nature series. Perfect for wildlife lovers eager to uncover more about their favorite ocean animal’s life cycle, the book weaves an enchanting narrative about a single sea lion family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, into the informational text. It includes captivating photographs, infographics, a timeline of developmental milestones, and features such as a glossary, index, and resources for
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Whale
Nell Musolf
Submerge yourself in the wild world of the whale with this middle-grade title from the Spotlight on Nature series. Perfect for wildlife lovers eager to uncover more about their favorite ocean animal’s life cycle, the book weaves an enchanting narrative about a single whale family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, into the informational text. It includes captivating photographs, infographics, a timeline of developmental milestones, and features such as a glossary, index, and resources for further
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Statistics Introduction
Mezbahur Rahman, Deepak Sanjel, Han Wu, Md Monzur Murshed, and Haoxiang Feng
This textbook is meant to introduce statistics to the general audience. It is also meant for the first college course in statistics irrespective of the student’s area of study. The audience is assumed to have no higher mathematics background than college algebra. The authors avoided broad explanations using varieties of examples to keep the length of the textbook short. The instructors may bring in test problems and/or homework assignments from other sources within the scope
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Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Nurses and Healthcare
Ellen Vorbeck
This book was developed to empower nurses and healthcare professionals with essential tools to strengthen interprofessional communication. As healthcare continues to evolve into an increasingly complex and collaborative environment, effective communication across disciplines is fundamental to delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. Strong interprofessional communication enhances clinical decision-making, fosters mutual respect among team members, and directly contributes to improved health equity and outcomes for diverse populations.
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Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Leslie Darmofal
The Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, formerly Genetics/Genomics Nursing, is an essential document for every genomics nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of genomics nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all genomics nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by
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Resurrection: Poems
Antonia Felix
Resurrection: Poems by Antonia Felix explores the inner and outer dimensions of place, nature, and personal ties.
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Flipping the Story on Disability and Violence: People with Intellectual Disability and Allies Leading the Change
Patsie Frawley and Nancy M. Fitzsimons
Internationally there is a growing awareness that domestic, family, and sexual violence is a social issue that results from social structures and relational contexts that have positioned women as ‘less than’ men. Alongside this growing awareness has come social action by women and their allies that aim to change these social and relational structures using an intersectional framing of oppression.
People with disabilities, especially people with an intellectual disability, have been largely excluded from this
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Amazon
Sara Gilbert Frederick
A business survey for young adults of the online shopping giant Amazon, covering the Web-based global retail company’s technology and services, history, and founder, Jeff Bezos. Includes sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.
Part of the Odysseys in Business series
Ages 12 - 15
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