Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Fly like an eagle and other stories Fly like an eagle and other stories David Mamet,Elizabeth Van Steenwyk This scalding comedy is about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living by pushing plots of land on reluctant buyers in a never-ending scramble for their fair share of t… OL15397060W
Barrel horse racer Barrel horse racer Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Twelve-year-old Wendy's ambition to become Barrel Horse Race Champion conflicts with her mother's desire that she model her life after a globe-trotting aunt. OL15834710W
Dwight David Eisenhower, president Dwight David Eisenhower, president Elizabeth Van Steenwyk A biography of the commanding general of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II who became the thirty-fourth President of the United States. OL16523420W
Presidents at home Presidents at home Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Gives brief biographical sketches of thirty-nine American presidents from George Washington to Jimmy Carter, describing their houses and home lives. OL16996732W
The southpaw from Sonora mystery The southpaw from Sonora mystery Elizabeth Van Steenwyk At first Bob feels threatened when Matt, new in town and possibly a better left-handed pitcher than himself, joins the Sonora Nuggets, but then the two find themselves involved in the mystery of the … OL17869991W
Quarter horse winner Quarter horse winner Elizabeth Van Steenwyk As she strives for a place on the Midtown Stables gymkhana team, 13-year-old Holly gradually becomes more sensitive to the needs of other people and of her horse. OL19144343W
Harness racing Harness racing Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Discusses the buying, breeding, and training of horses for harness racing, describes the event and its rules, and introduces several famous champions. OL20901829W
Rivals on ice Rivals on ice Elizabeth Van Steenwyk As two young figure-skaters grow to like each other, they are forced into a dilemma: should friends compete against each other? OL22585575W
Illustrated skating dictionary for young people Illustrated skating dictionary for young people Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Presents a brief history of ice skating, roller skating, and skateboarding; defines terms associated with these sports; and identifies people of outstanding achievement in each field. OL84983W
Levi Strauss Levi Strauss Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans. OL84984W
Air Shows Air Shows Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Discusses the history of flying and examines the role of air show competitions in the development of modern aviation. OL84988W
Three dog winter Three dog winter Elizabeth Van Steenwyk The world of sled dog racing in northern Montana forms the background for a twelve-year-old boy's adjustment to his father's death, his mother's remarriage, and the integration of two families into o… OL84990W