Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Linda Jacobs Altman A biography of the Afro-American who after serving in the Texas legislature became a representative to the United States Congress. OL14865541W
The California gold rush in American history The California gold rush in American history 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. OL14865544W
The decade that roared The decade that roared 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. OL14865555W
Everyone's watching Tammy Everyone's watching Tammy Linda Jacobs Altman Tammy discovers that being concerned about someone else with problems helps overcome her own self-conscious feelings. OL14865558W
Evonne Goolagong Evonne Goolagong 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. OL14865559W
Gabriel Kaplan, a spirit of laughter Gabriel Kaplan, a spirit of laughter Linda Jacobs Altman A biography of the comedian who gained fame with the television program, "Welcome Back Kotter." OL14865562W
Hidden teens, hidden lives Hidden teens, hidden lives 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 … OL14865566W
Life on an Israeli kibbutz Life on an Israeli kibbutz Linda Jacobs Altman Describes daily life in an Israeli commune and provides a history of the kibbutz movement. OL14865585W
Madeline Manning Jackson Madeline Manning Jackson 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. OL14865587W
Olga Korbut, tears and triumph Olga Korbut, tears and triumph Linda Jacobs Altman A biography of the tiny Russian gymnast who at the age of seventeen won three gold medals in the 1972 Olympics. OL14865595W
Singing with Momma Lou Singing with Momma Lou 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. OL14865608W
Slavery and abolition in American history Slavery and abolition in American history 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. OL14865609W
Small dogs Small dogs 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. OL14865610W
Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Linda Jacobs Altman A biography tracing the rise to stardom of a black musician who was blind from birth. OL14865611W
California California Linda Jacobs Altman An overview of the geography, history, economy, and people of California. OL14865619W
Amelia's Road Amelia's Road Linda Jacobs Altman Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home. OL14865630W
Racism and ethnic bias Racism and ethnic bias Linda Jacobs Altman Explores the issues of racism and stereotyping in modern American society, including religious or political beliefs, or sexual orientation. OL15839335W
Arkansas Arkansas 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. OL16289235W
Amelia's road Amelia's road Linda Jacobs Altman Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home. OL18170780W