Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
American Indian music and musical instruments American Indian music and musical instruments George S. Fichter Describes every category of Indian music from war chants to music for curing illnesses. Includes instructions and diagrams for making Indian musical instruments, as well as the music and words for a … OL3965634W
Bicycles and bicycling Bicycles and bicycling George S. Fichter Highlights the history of bicycles, discusses safety rules, presents guidelines for selecting and maintaining a bicycle, and offers suggestions for games, rides, and tours. OL3965638W
The bulge of Africa The bulge of Africa George S. Fichter A brief look at the history, geography, culture, and present-day events and conditions in six countries located in the western bulge of Africa. OL3965641W
Disastrous fires Disastrous fires George S. Fichter Presents accounts of several fires which resulted in numerous deaths or considerable loss of property. OL3965649W
How the Plains Indians lived How the Plains Indians lived George S. Fichter Discusses the way of life of the Plains Indians before the coming of the white man, including hunting, farming, clothing, customs, crafts, and the importance of the buffalo in their life. OL3965661W
How to build an Indian canoe How to build an Indian canoe George S. Fichter Describes the construction of a canoe as the Indians used to do it and discusses the distinctive features of the craft of various tribes. OL3965662W
Racquetball Racquetball George S. Fichter Explains the rules and basic strategy of racquetball and discusses the necessary equipment and ways of improving one's game. OL3965678W
Wildflowers of North America Wildflowers of North America George S. Fichter An illustrated guide to common North American wildflowers which includes key points for identification. OL3965695W
Iraq Iraq George S. Fichter An examination of Iraq's history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture with mention of oil and the volatile politics of today. OL3965698W
The space shuttle The space shuttle George S. Fichter Describes the conception of the space shuttle, its construction, its functions, and its potential for future space travel. OL3965701W