Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A month of Sundays A month of Sundays Rose Blue A ten-year old struggles to accept his parents' divorce and his new life in New York City. OL15162747W
Barbara Bush, first lady Barbara Bush, first lady Rose Blue A biography of the "down to earth" First Lady, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, campaign work, and volunteer work as a literacy advocate and as chairperson of the Leukemia Society of … OL15207315W
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Rose Blue Examines the life and career of the black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure. OL15207316W
Bring me a memory Bring me a memory Rose Blue Twelve-year-old Holly's father is dying, so she asks friends and relatives to tell her their memories of him. OL15207323W
Diane Sawyer Diane Sawyer Rose Blue A biography of the television journalist who joined the staff of "60 Minutes" as that show's first female correspondent. OL15207330W
The duty to rescue The duty to rescue Rose Blue Examines what happens when a crime is perpetrated against an innocent person and nobody cares, discussing the protection of those responsible for rescuing victims and the legal aspects of such situat… OL15207331W
The founding years, 1789 to 1829 The founding years, 1789 to 1829 Rose Blue Discusses the political lives and times of the first six United States presidents, as well as general information about the presidency. OL15207345W
How many blocks is the world? How many blocks is the world? Rose Blue Brian learns that the world is a much larger place than he ever imagined. OL15207352W
A quiet place A quiet place Rose Blue A little boy who loves books is desolate when the local library closes for reconstruction and he can find no quiet place at home to read. OL15207362W
Seven years from home Seven years from home Rose Blue Follows an adopted boy's emotional struggle to find his "real" parents and ultimately himself. OL15207366W
Wishful lying Wishful lying Rose Blue Convinced that they don't really care about him, a little boy makes up stories about all the things he and his parents do together. OL15207374W
Wesley Snipes Wesley Snipes Rose Blue A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump," "Demolition Man," and "Waiting to Exhale." OL66974W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Rose Blue Profiles the life of the distinguished general, from his early life, to his involvement in the Persian Gulf War, to his evolving political career. OL66975W