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Books with author Jim Hargrove

  • Nelson Mandela: South Africa's Silent Voice of Protest

    Jim Hargrove

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1989)
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  • Martin Sheen: Actor and Activist; People of Distinction: People of Distinction

    Jim Hargrove

    Paperback (Children's Press (CT), Oct. 15, 1991)
    Surveys the life and work of the actor, known for such films as "Apocalypse Now"
  • Nelson Mandela: South Africa's Silent Voice of Protest

    Jim Hargrove

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, June 1, 1989)
    Presents the life and career of the imprisoned leader of the African National Congress focusing on his role in the struggle for black majority rights in South Africa.
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  • Diego Rivera: Mexican Muralist

    Jim Hargrove

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1990)
    Examines the life and work of the Mexican artist who decided that his great purpose in life was to bring art to the masses through the medium of murals
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  • Computer Wars

    Jim Hargrove

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1985)
    Traces the development of today's sophisticated computers beginning with Cro-Magnon cave drawings and Babylonian clay tablets
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  • The Story of the FBI

    Jim Hargrove

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1988)
    A brief history of the investigative division of the United States Justice Department.
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  • The Story of Presidential Elections

    Jim Hargrove

    Hardcover (Chicago Children's Press, March 15, 1988)
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  • The Story of the Unification of Germany

    Jim Hargrove

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
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  • Diego Rivera Mexican Muralist

    Jim Hargrove

    Hardcover (Childrens Press, March 15, 1990)
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  • Jimmy and the Monroe Mustangs

    J.R. Hargrove

    language (, Nov. 20, 2013)
    Jimmy Harris has a lot to learn about girls. Then again, what sixth grade boy doesn't?As the sixth grade begins, Jimmy promptly finds himself in love with not one, but two girls. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he has football to distract him, and as the big game approaches, Jimmy must make a very big decision, perhaps the biggest in his young life."Jimmy and the Monroe Mustangs" is a coming-of-age, young adult novel that features one very special sixth-grade boy who loves football and girls...but not necessarily in that order.**Acclaim for the novels of J.R. Hargrove**"Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I've set this one aside to read again."—Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal"A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!"—J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed"What a sweet story! Highly recommended!"—Leilani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy"Clever, well-written, and a lot of fun. J.R. Hargrove understands children and brings a unique sensitivty to his stories."—Summer Lee, author of Angel Heart and Kindred Spirits
  • Kurt and Captain Annie: A Novel

    J.R. Hargrove

    language (Lion Reflector Books, Jan. 1, 2015)
    School baseball hero, Kurt Kelton, immediately befriends the new girl in town...and soon develops a crush on her. But Annie isn’t interested in crushes, or boys for that matter. She’s an amazing athlete. So amazing that Kurt invites her to try out for the boy’s school baseball team. Well, the boys are in for a rude awakening. Annie is good. So good that she’s better than all of them. So what’s a school to do when their best athlete is a girl? Easy. They make her captain.**Acclaim for the novels of J.R. Hargrove**"Kurt and Captain Annie is a wonderful, heart-warming story. Mr. Hargrove is a fabulously talented writer who captures the exuberance of youth and the spirit of adventure. I've set this one aside to read again."—Elaine Babich, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal"A book to be enjoyed by the whole family. A fun, fun story. I love this!"—J.R. Rain, author of Moon Dance and The Body Departed"What a sweet story! Highly recommended!"—Lani Bennett, author of False Dichotomy
  • History Speaks : Legislative Branch of the Government

    Julia Hargrove

    Paperback (Teaching and Learning Company, Nov. 15, 2000)
    How are the rules made? What is Congress' role? What are the differences between the two Houses? Students discover the answers as they participate in challenging activities, simulate a mock Congress and examine historical documents.