Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
How a book is made How a book is made Carol Greene Presents the steps taken by a manuscript as it is transformed into a printed book. OL15837058W
Please, wind? Please, wind? Carol Greene A child begs the wind to blow hard enough to make a kite fly. Includes suggested learning activities. OL15999330W
At the dentist At the dentist Carol Greene Simple text and photographs describe a visit to a dentist's office and what happens there during a typical day. OL1653200W
At the school At the school Carol Greene Simple text and photos take a tour of a school and depict the activities of a typical day there. OL1653207W
Blue Ben Blue Ben Carol Greene A monkey searches for a pet to ease his loneliness, but finds a friend instead. OL1653218W
Congress Congress Carol Greene Describes the structure, function, and interrelationship of the two houses of Congress. OL1653232W
Firefighters fight fires Firefighters fight fires Carol Greene Describes what happens when a fire alarm goes off at a firehouse, from firefighters sliding down the poles to the rescue of a dog from a burning building. OL1653251W
Grocers sell us food Grocers sell us food Carol Greene Describes, in simple text and photographs, the jobs of the various people who work in a grocery store. OL1653261W
Indira Nehru Gandhi, ruler of India Indira Nehru Gandhi, ruler of India Carol Greene Describes how Indira Gandhi followed her family's tradition of fighting politically for India, became prime minister, and was assassinated by her enemies. OL1653282W
Miss Apple's hats Miss Apple's hats Carol Greene Miss Apple the hat maker faces a serious dilemma when the queen orders a hat with birds and Miss Apple doesn't make hats with birds. OL1653316W
Proverbs-Important Things to Know Proverbs-Important Things to Know Carol Greene Susanna, a princess who wants to know everything, is able to learn wisdom from her grandmother and the Book of Proverbs. OL1653335W
Simón Bolívar, South American liberator Simón Bolívar, South American liberator Carol Greene A biography of the South American general and revolutionary, often called the "George Washington of South America," who helped liberate Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela from the domina… OL1653359W
Desmond Tutu, bishop of peace Desmond Tutu, bishop of peace Carol Greene Profiles the life of the South African bishop who has worked energetically and courageously to improve the lot of black people in South Africa. OL1653388W
Margarete Steiff Margarete Steiff Carol Greene A biography of the German toy maker, stricken during childhood by polio, whose company became famous for its teddy bears. OL1653403W
Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall Carol Greene A biography of the first Afro-American to be appointed to the Supreme Court. OL1653413W
Truck drivers deliver goods Truck drivers deliver goods Carol Greene Describes, in simple text and photographs, the job of a truck driver. OL1653414W