Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson Judy Alter Traces the life of the politician who received no formal schooling but became a distinguished legislator, governor, member of Congress, and eventually president. Includes Internet links to Web sites,… OL550586W
Beauty pageants Beauty pageants Judy Alter Examines beauty pageants past and present, their contestants, and their possible future. OL550588W
Callie Shaw, stableboy Callie Shaw, stableboy Judy Alter Callie follows her fierce determination to work with horses by posing as a boy named Caleb and getting a job in a stable. OL550589W
Exploring and mapping the American West Exploring and mapping the American West Judy Alter Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and … OL550597W
Great women of the Old West Great women of the Old West Judy Alter Describes women's lives and roles during the Old West days of nineteenth century United States. Includes profiles of Native American women, Spanish women and African-American women. OL550602W
Growing up in the Old West Growing up in the Old West Judy Alter Describes the hardships, threats, chores, games, amusements, and challenges that made growing up in the Old West a dangerous but exciting experience. OL550603W
Harry S Truman Harry S Truman Judy Alter Traces the life of the president who ordered the dropping of nuclear bombs on Japan. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Harry Truman. OL550605W
Luke and the Van Zandt County war Luke and the Van Zandt County war Judy Alter A fourteen-year-old girl relates how Van Zandt County withdrew from Texas after the Civil War. OL550612W
Meet me at the fair Meet me at the fair Judy Alter Presents a history of fairs, from early livestock shows to county and state fairs and international expositions and world's fairs. OL550617W
Mexican Americans Mexican Americans Judy Alter Introduces the customs, heritage, and traditions of Mexican Americans. OL550618W
Montana Montana Judy Alter Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Treasure State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to Montana. OL550622W
Sam Houston Sam Houston Judy Alter A biography of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began. OL550629W
Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant Judy Alter Traces the life of the military leader who became America's eighteenth president after the Civil War. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Ulysses S. Gra… OL550645W
Williamsburg Williamsburg Judy Alter Describes the founding and establishment of Williamsburg, Virginia, its history and the city's eventual restoration. OL550649W
Daniel Boone Daniel Boone Judy Alter Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. OL550656W