Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Young Teddy Roosevelt Young Teddy Roosevelt Cheryl Harness Briefly traces the life of Theodore Roosevelt, from his privileged childhood through the personal tragedies he endured to his swearing in as the twenty-sixth president of the United States. OL15841248W
George Washington George Washington Cheryl Harness Presents the life of George Washington, focusing on the Revolutionary War years and his presidency. OL15967642W
The queen with bees in her hair The queen with bees in her hair Cheryl Harness Relates how a silly queen and a hermit king come to join their separate kingdoms into one. OL17850977W
Ghosts of the 20th century Ghosts of the 20th century Cheryl Harness While on a field trip to a museum, a young boy encounters Albert Einstein, who gives him a whirlwind tour of the twentieth century. OL17887347W
Young John Quincy Young John Quincy Cheryl Harness Presents the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as seen through the eyes of the boy who would grow up to be the sixth president of the United States. OL19210755W
Ghosts of the Civil War Ghosts of the Civil War Cheryl Harness The ghost of Willie, President Abraham Lincoln's older son, transports Lindsey back to his own time, where she sees and hears many things from both sides of the Civil War. Includes passages from cont… OL23873W
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Cheryl Harness Examines the life and times of the multifaceted man who wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States. OL23879W
Three young pilgrims Three young pilgrims Cheryl Harness Mary, Remember, and Bartholomew are among the pilgrims who survive the harsh early years in America and see New Plymouth grow into a prosperous colony. OL23883W
Ghosts of the White House Ghosts of the White House Cheryl Harness George Washington's ghost pulls a girl out of her school White House tour and takes her on a personal tour of the building, introducing her to the ghosts of previous presidents and to the history of … OL23885W
Just for You to Know Just for You to Know Cheryl Harness In Independence, Missouri, in 1963, twelve-year-old Carmen already has her hands full dealing with a dreamy mother, a sometimes reckless father, and five noisy little brothers, but must find a way to… OL23887W
Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Abe Lincoln goes to Washington, 1837-1865 Cheryl Harness Portrays Lincoln's life as a lawyer in Springfield, Illinois, a devoted husband and father, and president during the Civil War years. OL24812449W