Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Mapping the sky Mapping the sky Pamela Dell "Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of the stars and planets"--Provided by publisher. OL15071385W
The science of soldiers The science of soldiers Lucia Raatma,Pamela Dell "Describes the science concepts behind military tactics."-Provided by publisher. OL16126974W
Undertaker Undertaker Pamela Dell "Describes the life of Undertaker, both in and out of the ring"--Provided by publisher. OL16572624W
Appaloosas Appaloosas Pamela Dell This book gives a physical description of Appaloosas and describes their history and attributes in work and play. OL27025844W
The bald eagle The bald eagle Pamela Dell Discusses characteristics of the bald eagle, the powerful bird living only in North America, and the story of how it became a symbol and included on the Great Seal of the United States. OL3458120W
Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold Pamela Dell A biography profiling the life of Benedict Arnold, the man who betrayed his country and became known as a traitor. Includes source notes and timeline. OL3458122W
The national anthem The national anthem Pamela Dell Describes the history of the Star-Spangled Banner and how it became the national anthem of the United States. OL3458134W
The Plymouth Colony The Plymouth Colony Pamela Dell Follows the struggles and triumphs of the colonists who came to the New World and founded Plymouth Colony in what would become Massachusetts. OL3458140W
Aquila's drinking gourd Aquila's drinking gourd Pamela Dell In West Virginia in 1859, an eleven-year-old slave is taken from her mother and sold, dreaming of the Underground Railroad her father taught her about, but never imagining that she will board it so s… OL3458159W
Blood in the water Blood in the water Pamela Dell As war breaks out between Mexico and the United States over the territory of Texas in 1846, twelve-year-old Bonita, a patriotic Mexican, is at odds with her best friend Carmen, a Spanish American. OL3458160W
Gavilan Gavilan Pamela Dell Seventh grader Ben and his family move to Salinas, California in 1954, after Ben's father, a Hollywood actor, is falsely accused of being a communist and is blacklisted by the entertainment industry. OL3458163W
Giles and Metacom Giles and Metacom Pamela Dell In 1621, eleven-year-old Giles becomes suspicious of a Wampanoag who keeps slipping in and out of Plimoth Colony's storehouse and determines to follow him to discover why. OL3458164W
The gold coin The gold coin Pamela Dell In 1901, thirteen-year-old Dimitri, his younger brother, and their parents are beginning to feel at home in New York City's Lower East Side, where they have lived since their Jewish faith led them to… OL3458165W
Half-breed Half-breed Pamela Dell During the 1898 gold rush in Canada's Yukon Territory, thirteen-year-old Ike helps the injured son of a miner and is rewarded with insults and accusations because he is part Inuit. OL3458166W
Liam's Watch Liam's Watch Pamela Dell Twelve-year-old Liam and his family must flee their home when a fire rages through Chicago in 1871. Includes notes on the Great Chicago Fire and suggests creative writing, scrapbook, and family histo… OL3458167W
Shaky Bones Shaky Bones Pamela Dell In 1926, a twelve-year-old aspiring poet nicknamed Shaky Bones enters the first annual Harlem All-School Young Poets Competition. OL3458170W
A song for Sung Li A song for Sung Li Pamela Dell Shortly before San Francisco's 1906 earthquake, a twelve-year-old orphan named Sung Li finds a box containing a locket with a photograph and an address, which lead her to a better life away from her … OL3458171W