Books with author Marlene Targbrill

Young readers meet and learn about many of ice hockey's rising stars, from United States Olympic team captain Cammie Granato to Canada's goalie Manon Rheaume. Original.

The fictionalized diary of a twelve-year-old boy who joins the Union army as a drummer, and ends up fighting in the Civil War

Discusses the geography, history, government, economics, people, and culture of this poor Central American country

Describes the early life and political career of the man who served as president in the years just before the Civil War

Profiles the life and career of Michelle Obama, from her childhood on Chicago's South Side and her years at Harvard Law School to her marriage to Barack Obama and her role in assisting him on the path to the presidency.

A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.

Describes the parts and functions of concrete mixers, and provides facts about the machines.

Describes the geography, history, culture, climate, economy, and people of Guyana

Discusses the geographic features, history, government, people, and attractions of the state known as the Land of Lincoln.

Provides an introduction to the different types of doctors and what they do to keep people healthy.

Looks at the history of Washington, D.C. from Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for a Federal City through the construction of government buildings, museums, and memorials

Chronicles the life and career of the community organizer, Harvard Law School graduate, legislator, and civil rights lawyer who is known for his work on voting rights and employment discrimination cases, and was selected to give the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic convention.