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Barbara Jordan
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A biography of the Afro-American who after serving in the Texas legislature became a representative to the United States Congress. |
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The California gold rush in American history
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Describes adventures and disasters in the lives of people who rushed to the gold mines of California in 1848 and explains how this event sparked the state's development. |
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The decade that roared
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Discusses the social conditions of the decade during which prohibition was in effect, the results of the legislation, and its failure to preserve traditional values. |
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Everyone's watching Tammy
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Tammy discovers that being concerned about someone else with problems helps overcome her own self-conscious feelings. |
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Evonne Goolagong
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
A biography of the Australian woman who won Wimbledon in 1971, becoming one of the youngest players ever to become world champion. |
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Gabriel Kaplan, a spirit of laughter
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
A biography of the comedian who gained fame with the television program, "Welcome Back Kotter." |
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Hidden teens, hidden lives
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
"Explores the lives of children and teens who went into hiding during the Holocaust; looks at various places used as hiding spots, such as barns and attics, and different ways to hide, like assuming … |
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Life on an Israeli kibbutz
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Describes daily life in an Israeli commune and provides a history of the kibbutz movement. |
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Madeline Manning Jackson
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
A biography of the record-setting runner, a gold medal winner in the 1968 Olympics, whose Christian faith has helped her surmount many obstacles. |
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Olga Korbut, tears and triumph
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
A biography of the tiny Russian gymnast who at the age of seventeen won three gold medals in the 1972 Olympics. |
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Singing with Momma Lou
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Nine-year-old Tamika uses photographs, school yearbooks, movie ticket stubs, and other mementos to try to restore the memory of her grandmother, who has Alzeheimer's disease. |
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Slavery and abolition in American history
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Traces the history of slavery in the United States, focusing on the abolition movement and the final steps that freed an enslaved people. |
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Small dogs
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Describes the characteristics and behavior of small dogs in general, also discussing the physical appearance and place in history of some specific breeds. |
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Stevie Wonder
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
A biography tracing the rise to stardom of a black musician who was blind from birth. |
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California
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
An overview of the geography, history, economy, and people of California. |
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Amelia's Road
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home. |
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Racism and ethnic bias
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Explores the issues of racism and stereotyping in modern American society, including religious or political beliefs, or sexual orientation. |
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Arkansas
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Arkansas"--Provided by publisher. |
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Amelia's road
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Linda Jacobs Altman |
Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home. |
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