Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Canals Canals Cass R. Sandak Describes how canals are built, their uses, and how they might be designed and used in the future. Also discusses such famous canals as the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, the Erie Canal, and the St. L… OL15835131W
Christmas Christmas Cass R. Sandak Traces the pre-Christian origins of the Christmas celebration and discusses the customs associated with this holiday since the birth of Christ. OL504172W
The Jeffersons The Jeffersons Cass R. Sandak An account of the life of Thomas Jefferson and his family, describing his private and political affairs and the events of his presidency. OL504181W
The Kennedys The Kennedys Cass R. Sandak Presents the life of John F. Kennedy and his family, with emphasis on his years as president. OL504183W
The Lincolns The Lincolns Cass R. Sandak Examines the family life and political career of Abraham Lincoln with emphasis on his relationship with his wife. OL504184W
The Lyndon Johnsons The Lyndon Johnsons Cass R. Sandak Examines the life of the thirty-sixth president, with an emphasis on his family relationships and his years in the White House. OL504188W
The Monroes The Monroes Cass R. Sandak Examines the life of the fifth president of the United States, his wife, and family, with an emphasis on the years before and in the White House. OL504189W
The national debt The national debt Cass R. Sandak Examines the budget process, government spending, tax system, and other aspects of the current federal debt problems in the United States. OL504190W
North America North America Cass R. Sandak Examines the geography, history, economy, and culture of the North American continent. OL504192W
The Reagans The Reagans Cass R. Sandak An account of the private life and political career of Ronald Reagan, with information on his family relationships, particularly with his second wife, Nancy Davis Reagan. OL504195W
A reference guide to clean air A reference guide to clean air Cass R. Sandak Discusses the many environmental problems, in alphabetical order, that are presently plaguing our air and atmosphere. OL504196W
Tunnels Tunnels Cass R. Sandak An introduction to tunnels including their history, how they are made, various kinds of tunnels and their construction, and their uses. OL504202W
The Washingtons The Washingtons Cass R. Sandak An account of the life of George Washington and his family, with emphasis on his years as president. OL504204W
Bridges Bridges Cass R. Sandak Introduces various types of fixed and movable bridges and discusses their construction and uses. OL504210W
Easter Easter Cass R. Sandak Presents the history and customs of Easter. OL504211W
Halloween Halloween Cass R. Sandak Presents the history and customs of Halloween. OL504213W
Museums Museums Cass R. Sandak Discusses types of museums, museum management and employees, and ways to get the most out of a visit to a museum. OL504215W