Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Parallel journeys Parallel journeys Helen Waterford,Eleanor H. Ayer,Alfons Heck An account of World War II in Germany as told from the viewpoints of a former Nazi soldier and a Jewish Holocaust survivor. Two people who lived through World War II in two very different ways. OL19699262W
Charles Dickens Charles Dickens Eleanor H. Ayer Discusses the life and work of the prolific nineteenth-century British writer, known for such works as "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," "American Notes," and "A Tale of Two Cities." OL893251W
Colorado wildlife Colorado wildlife Eleanor H. Ayer Discusses the history of plant and animal life in Colorado as seen through its fossils. OL893256W
Determination Determination Eleanor H. Ayer Examines the meaning and value of determination and how it can be developed, used in combination with persistence, and maintained in the face of obstacles. OL893257W
A firestorm unleashed A firestorm unleashed Eleanor H. Ayer Explores the unique aspects and events in the period of the Holocaust between January 1942 and June 1943, blending historical narrative and primary sources. OL893265W
Margaret Bourke-White Margaret Bourke-White Eleanor H. Ayer Traces the life and accomplishments of the noted photojournalist who served as a foreign correspondent for the magazine "Life" during World War II and the Korean War. OL893280W
Our national monuments Our national monuments Eleanor H. Ayer Discusses the history, creators, and symbolism of our national monuments, both constructed and natural. OL893285W
Teen suicide Teen suicide Eleanor H. Ayer Describes the victims of teen suicide, the warning signs, the grief of the survivors, and means of prevention. OL893292W
Berlin Berlin Eleanor H. Ayer Examines the effects of World War II on the people of Berlin, with emphasis on the city as the strategic center of Adolph Hitler's Nazi government. OL893295W
Everything you need to know about teen marriage Everything you need to know about teen marriage Eleanor H. Ayer Examines the choices involved in teenage marriage, as well as the joys, problems, expectations, and implications. Presents case studies for and against teenage marriage. OL893299W
Poland Poland Eleanor H. Ayer Discusses the history, geography, daily life, culture, and customs of this country of northern east-central Europe. OL893302W
Germany Germany Eleanor H. Ayer Discusses the rebuilding of East and West Germany after World War II, West Germany's partnership with the United States, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and prospects for reunification. OL893305W