Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Album of spaceflight Album of spaceflight Tom McGowen Discusses the history of space flight from the first rockets and satellites to a projection of a future with power plants in space and people living on space stations. OL109026W
George Washington George Washington Tom McGowen Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country. OL109028W
World War I World War I Tom McGowen Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I. OL109031W
Album of dinosaurs Album of dinosaurs Tom McGowen A brief introduction to the history and characteristics of dinosaurs in general and specific descriptions of twelve different kinds. OL109041W
Album of sharks Album of sharks Tom McGowen A general introduction to sharks with specific descriptions of twelve different kinds. OL109043W
Album of whales Album of whales Tom McGowen Introduces various types of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. OL109044W
Radioactivity Radioactivity Tom McGowen Discusses discoveries, developments, and scientists in the field of radioactivity, which has revolutionized physics and medicine, with particular emphasis on the work done by the Curies. OL15964566W
Epilepsy Epilepsy Tom McGowen Discusses the causes of epilepsy, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what to do if someone is having a seizure. OL16511292W
The magical fellowship The magical fellowship Tom McGowen In 3000 B.C., Lithim, an apprentice magician, and his father set out to unite the warring races of wizards, humans, Little People, and dragons in an effort to save the earth from being destroyed by c… OL16640721W
War gaming War gaming Tom McGowen Introduces the hobby of war games, describing the different kinds and suggesting how to build, paint, and organize miniatures and battlefields and how to make rules for original games. OL18017464W
The attack on Pearl Harbor The attack on Pearl Harbor Tom McGowen Explores the relationship between the United States and Japan that led to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941, and to the United States' entry into World War II. OL18959224W
The 1968 Democratic Convention (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series) The 1968 Democratic Convention (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series) Tom McGowen Presents background information on the Cold War and the Vietnam war as context for events surrounding the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontatio… OL19338859W
The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History Tom McGowen Details the pivotal role that Teddy Roosevelt played during the Spanish-American War and the consequences of his involvement. OL19340064W
Lonely eagles and buffalo soldiers Lonely eagles and buffalo soldiers Tom McGowen Remembers the hardships, exposes the injustices, and celebrates the success of African American soldiers in World War II. OL20633769W
Hammet and the Highlanders Hammet and the Highlanders Tom McGowen A Libyan boy is desolate after losing his prized bagpipes in a sandstorm. OL22481167W
Album of spaceflight Album of spaceflight Tom McGowen Discusses the history of space flight from the first rockets and satellites to a projection of a future with power plants in space and people living on space stations. OL24443031W