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Books with author Brent Ashbranner

  • Remembering Korea: Korean War

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Middle readers are given an in-depth tour of this national monument through profiles of important figures, an examination of its planning and creation, and an overview of the history of the war that claimed 35,000 American lives.
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  • I'm in the Zoo, Too!

    Brent Ashabranner

    Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Sept. 7, 1989)
    Anxious to be part of the zoo instead of just living on the grounds, Burl the squirrel decides to talk to the animals and find out how to get in.
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  • Still a Nation of Immigrants

    Brent Ashabranner

    Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1993)
    A look at the effects of immigration, past and present, on the United States includes an incisive exploration of questions about the recent wave of immigration, explaining why people come, what problems they cause or solve, and how they become Americans.
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  • Children of the Maya: A Guatemalan Indian odyssey

    Brent K Ashabranner

    Hardcover (Dodd, Mead, March 15, 1986)
    Examines the plight of Mayans who have fled the violent political situation in Guatemala and settled in a community in southern Florida.
  • On The Mall In Washington Dc

    Brent Ashabranner

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, July 26, 2002)
    A guide to the monuments, memorials, museums, and gardens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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  • Always to Remember

    Brent Ashabranner

    Paperback (Penguin Adult HC/TR, Aug. 11, 1988)
    Discusses the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the controversies that have surrounded it, and some human interest stories connected with it.
  • Badge Of Valor: Natl. Law Enf.

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Describes the planning and creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and profiles some of those police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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  • Washington Monument,The

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Chronicles the history of the monument that honors our first president, discussing its design, financing, long period of construction, controversies, completion, dedication, and symbolism.
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  • Born to the Land

    Brent Ashabranner

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1989)
    A ranching and farming community in New Mexico serves as the setting for this tale of determination and courage in the face of the crisis threatening the agriculture industry
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  • An Ancient Heritage: The Arab-American Minority

    Brent Ashabranner

    Hardcover (HarperCollins Publishers, April 15, 1991)
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  • Date With Destiny, A: Memorial

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, March 1, 2000)
    Offers a look at the many roles women in the military played throughout the years and provides detailed information about the Memorial dedicated to these individuals, such as its address, hours of operation, description, and more.
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  • No Better Hope:What The Lincol

    Brent Ashabranner

    Library Binding (21st Century, April 1, 2001)
    Describes the history, planning, and creation of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C., profiling the important people involved as well as discussing Lincoln's place in American history and the important celebrations that have taken place at the Memorial.