Books with author Judy Alter

Describes the hardships, threats, chores, games, amusements, and challenges that made growing up in the Old West a dangerous but exciting experience

Briefly traces the history of the Comanches, describes their clothing, teepees, weapons, and warfare, and recounts their conflicts with white settlers

A thirteen-year-old girl's life in turn-of-the-century Texas is drastically altered when her father is killed

Discusses the history of passenger ships and the emergence of cruise vacations.

A thirteen-year-old girl's life in turn-of-the-century Texas is drastically altered when her father is killed.

Book by Alter, Judy

A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him as well as his work as activist for environmental causes, artistic and human rights, and disability rights.

Discusses the wars of expansion of white settlements into the homelands of various Indian tribes and the destruction of great nations of people.

While her own family is breaking up, thirteen-year-old Katie Sheridan gets to know the town recluse, Miss Ina Fay Bagley, and learns to accept people as they are

A biography of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

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Presents the life of the African American talk-show host, describing her rise from poverty to her current status as one the country's most financially successful television personalities.