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Bubonic Plague: How the Black Death Changed History
Barbara Krasner
Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 3, 2019)The bubonic plague is a disease spread by fleas that live on rats. Outbreaks of the disease killed millions of people. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
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Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2000)Describes the personal life and political career of Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State.
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National Geographic Readers: Papa Francisco
Barbara Kramer
Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, March 15, 1864)None
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Tom Hanks: Superstar
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2001)Discusses the life of Tom Hanks including his various talents as film actor, director, writer, and producer.
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Alice Walker: Author of the Color Purple
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1995)Describes the life of the author and activist, from her childhood in Georgia to her emergence as a subject of both adulation and controversy.
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Beyoncé: Singer, Songwriter, & Actress
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2013)Describes the life and work of the famous singer, from her early years in the singing group Destiny's Child to her solo career, her marriage to rapper Jay-Z, and her film roles.
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Pandemics and Outbreaks
Barbara Krasner
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 15, 2020)"From the Black Death of the fourteenth century to contemporary Ebola outbreaks and the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis, pandemics and disease outbreaks have devastated societies, wiped out significant portions of populations, and necessitated political, social, and scientific changes to address these public health catastrophes. What have scientists and policymakers learned from historical pandemics, and what can be done to prevent future outbreaks? Journalists, politicians, medical professionals, and other experts from a range of fields weigh in on how pandemics happen and potential means of controlling them"--
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Ken Griffey Junior: All-Around All-Star
Barbara Kramer
Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Sept. 1, 1996)A biography of Ken Griffey, jr, who joined the Seattle Mariners as the youngest player in the American League in 1989
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Neil Armstrong: Meet the Famous Astronaut
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)Presents the biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong, whose childhood dreams of flying came true in 1969 when he became the first man to walk on the moon.
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Amy Tan: Author of the Joy Luck Club
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 1996)Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
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Tipper Gore: Activist, Author, Photographer
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 1999)Chronicles the political and personal life of the wife of Vice President Al Gore, focusing on her work with the Parents Music Resource Center and the National Mental Health Association, the books she has written, and her duties as "Second Lady" of the United States.Chronicles the life of the wife of Vice President Al Gore, focusing on her work with the Parents Music Resource Center and the National Mental Health Association, the books she has written, and her duties as "Second Lady" of the United States
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Exploring Checks and Balances
Barbara Krasner
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2019)This timely introduction to checks and balances explores how the three branches of government work together. Historical context and examples illustrate the vision of our founding fathers for a responsible government.
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