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The life and times of Mother Theresa
Par Tanya Rice. 1997
Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision…
at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readersWhat's the deal?: Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Par Rhoda Blumberg. 1998
Provides historical background of the United States's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by…
Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8The gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
Par Leonard Fisher. 1997
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was…
depicted artistically, and explains each god's role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6Brother sun, sister moon: the life and stories of St. Francis
Par Margaret Mayo. 2000
A brief biography of St. Francis of Assisi, who left his wealthy family to lead a life of poverty, good…
works, and kindness to animals. Includes eight legends of miracles and events associated with the saint and a poem he composed. For grades 3-6. 2000Lives of the presidents: fame, shame, and what the neighbors thought
Par Kathleen Krull. 1998
Unusual biographical facts about the personal lives of the presidents of the United States. Discusses the presidents as fathers, husbands,…
pet owners, and neighbors. Provides information on hairstyles, favorite foods, and sports and also some bad habits and fears. For grades 3-6God's story
Par Jan Mark. 1997
Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and Abel,…
Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, Joseph, the parting of the Red Sea, and others. For grades 6-9The treasury of saints & martyrs
Par Margaret Mulvihill. 1999
Introduces more than forty saints from the early years of Christianity to the twentieth century, ranging from Mary and Joseph…
to Elizabeth Seton. Definitions of "saint" and "martyr" and a description of the canonization process are followed by brief biographical sketches of the holy figures. For grades 5-8. 1999Tall and tasty: fruit trees
Par Meredith Hughes. 2000
Spill the beans and pass the peanuts: legumes
Par Meredith Hughes. 1999
Alice Ramsey's grand adventure
Par Don Brown. 1997
On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey left New York City to drive across America in a Maxwell automobile. Accompanied by…
three other women, she had to repair the car several times before finally arriving in San Francisco on August 7, 1909. The book describes the small towns, farms, railroad tracks, rivers, and mountains they passed along the way. For grades 2-4Where am I?: the story of maps and navigation
Par A. G Smith. 1997
A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from…
birch bark and clay tablets dated 2300 B.C. to the techniques of aerial photography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8Pioneer girl: growing up on the prairie
Par Andrea Warren. 1998
Recounts the life of Grace McCance, whose family settled a Nebraska homestead in 1885 when she was only three years…
old. Grace and her sisters helped to work the farm as they contended with bugs, snakes, blizzards, and wildfires. Based on her memoirs. For grades 4-7Yes, we have bananas: fruits from shrubs & vines
Par Meredith Hughes. 2000
Thirty-one grade-school children interview friends and relatives about their roles in the civil rights movement. Three additional essays provide information…
on segregation, the movement to end it, and the struggle against racial discrimination and poverty. For grades 5-8Cool as a cucumber, hot as a pepper: fruit vegetables
Par Meredith Hughes. 1999
Discusses the history and uses of plants that are normally thought of as vegetables but share some of the traits…
of fruits, such as tomatoes, eggplants, avocados, cucumbers, peppers, squash, and breadfruit. Includes recipes. For grades 4-7. 1999The broken tusk: stories of the Hindu God Ganesha
Par Uma Krishnaswami. 1996
Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human…
body. Seventeen stories about Ganesha follow. The first explains why Ganesha has the head of an elephant. The title tale reveals why Ganesha is special to writers. For grades 5-8Flavor foods: spices & herbs
Par Meredith Hughes. 2000
Describes the historical origins, uses, and growing requirements of various spices and herbs derived from flowers, fruits, leaves, bark, seeds,…
roots, and rhizomes. Includes pepper, vanilla, nutmeg, horseradish, licorice, ginger, cinnamon, mustard, basil, rosemary, saffron, and parsley. For grades 4-7. 2000The Star Wars cook book: wookiee cookies and other galactic recipes
Par Robin Davis. 1998
Twenty-nine recipes arranged as breakfasts, beverages, snacks, main courses, and desserts--each with a list of necessary ingredients and step-by-step instructions.…
Try the C-3PO pancakes, drink a Yoda soda, snack on a Jabba jiggle, and dine on Obi-Wan kebabs, followed by R2-D2 treats. Includes health and safety tips. For grades 3-6Blue moon soup: a family cookbook : recipes
Par Gary Goss. 1999
Thirty-three soup recipes grouped by season. For winter, hearty choices: minestrone, French onion, and Cuban black bean. Summer has cold…
soups: gazpacho, vichyssoise, and ice cream! Ingredients are listed first, then step-by-step directions. Includes nine related recipes for breads, nachos, and croutons. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999Get up and go: the history of American road travel
Par Sylvia Whitman. 1996
Chronicles transportation in the United States from Native American trails to superhighways. Includes information on horse-drawn conveyances, railroads, cycles, and…
automobiles. Also describes the legislation that changed the way Americans traveled. For grades 5-8. 1996