Books

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Around the world in a hundred years Around the world in a hundred years Jean Fritz Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps. OL15133204W
The big book for peace The big book for peace Marilyn Sachs,Ann Durell,Jean Fritz,Lloyd Alexander,John Bierhorst,Natalie Babbitt,Allen, Thomas B. The wisdom of peace and the absurdity of fighting are demonstrated in seventeen stories and poems by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by… OL15134273W
Why not, Lafayette? Why not, Lafayette? Jean Fritz Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France. OL15841042W
Will you sign here, John Hancock? Will you sign here, John Hancock? Jean Fritz A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation. OL16045316W
The World in 1492 The World in 1492 Jamake Highwater,Patricia McKissack,Jean Fritz,Katherine Paterson,Frederick McKissack,Margaret Mahy Introduces the history, customs, beliefs, and accomplishments of people living in Europe, Asia, Africa, Polynesia, and the Americas during the fifteenth century. OL16447129W
China's Long March China's Long March Jean Fritz Describes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Zedong and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek. OL1931421W
Surprising myself Surprising myself Jean Fritz Fritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes. OL1931443W
Traitor Traitor Jean Fritz A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money. OL1931446W
Magic to Burn Magic to Burn Jean Fritz During a holiday in England, two American children meet a tiny, but headstrong, boggart named Blaze defending his blackberry bush against an advancing bulldozer. The children become Blaze's "familiar… OL1931467W
The man who loved books The man who loved books Jean Fritz "Basing her narrative on legendary material, the author has told the story of the sixth-century Irish saint Columba. . . . The telling is direct and spirited, lilting and sensitively balanced, encomp… OL1931469W
The great little Madison The great little Madison Jean Fritz Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States. OL1931471W
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Jean Fritz A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. OL1931478W
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? Jean Fritz Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride. OL1931480W
Brendan the Navigator Brendan the Navigator Jean Fritz Recounts St. Brendan's life and voyage to North America long before the Vikings arrived. OL1931481W
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Jean Fritz,Anne Troy May 29th, 1736, was a good day to be alive in Virginia. Where was Patrick on the 29th of May? Well, he was in bed. Crying, most likely. Drowning out the birdsong. And why not? He had just been born a… OL1931483W
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Jean Fritz A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse. OL1931484W
George Washington's Breakfast George Washington's Breakfast Jean Fritz Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast. OL1931487W
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Jean Fritz,Tomie dePaola Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787. OL1931488W
Who's that stepping on Plymouth Rock? Who's that stepping on Plymouth Rock? Jean Fritz Relates the history of Plymouth Rock since the Pilgrims first landed on it to the present day. OL1931489W
Brady Brady Jean Fritz A young Pennsylvania boy takes part in the pre-Civil War anti-slavery activities. OL1931493W
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