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  • For Bread: 1893

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri K. Strigenz

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    In 1893 in Buffalo, New York, thirteen-year-old Stefan helps his financially troubled Polish American family survive hard times by making and selling drawings
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  • Cross of Gold: 1615

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri K. Strigenz

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    In 1615, a friar sent to Santa Fe by the Viceroy of New Spain meets a boy who shares his concern for the local Indians and who helps him determine the future of this small outpost town
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  • Gandhi

    Brenda Clarke

    Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A childhood biography of the Indian nationalist leader who followed a doctrine of nonviolent civil disobedience.
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  • Vikings

    Kate Jackson Bedford, Fiona MacDonald

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • Greeks

    Kate Bedford

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the life of children in ancient Greece, describing family life, housing, food, dress, work, games, toys, festivals, and adolescence.
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  • Two Chimneys: 1628

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri K. Strigenz

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    Having lived in Virginia for six years since 1622, Katherine does not want to leave her family's tobacco plantation after learning of her betrothment to an English heir
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  • The History of Science

    Peter Whitfield

    Audio CD (Naxos AudioBooks, April 6, 2010)
    The History of Science offers a fascinating overview of the major leaps forward in science across the ages. From the mathematical and medical advances of the ancient world, to the Scientific Revolution in the Renaissance, to the ground-breaking developments of the twentieth century, a precise chronological account of progress is given. In charting the course of the endeavours to understand, explain and harness the mysterious forces at work in our universe, Whitfield creates an accessible and lucid narrative which brings the novice up-to-speed. The writers excitement about the vast potential of science is infectious, making this enjoyable, as well as informative, listening.

  • See You in Heaven: 1836

    Mary Z. Holmes, Rick Whipple

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    In 1836, on a cotton plantation in Alabama, twelve-year-old Elsy and her family endure the harsh realities of slavery and keep alive their family history by remembering their ancestors
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  • Dust of Life: 1980

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri K. Strigenz

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    After living in California for five years, Anh welcomes her cousin Lan, a Vietnamese refugee, and tries to help Lan come to terms with the terrible events in her past
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  • Vikings

    Kate Bedford

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes what daily life was like for Viking children, including the homes they lived in, what they ate, their clothing, and the games they played.
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  • Year of the Sevens: 1777

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri Strigenz

    Library Binding (Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Feb. 1, 1992)
    In 1777, thirteen-year-old Polly and her family face great danger after they move to the Kentucky frontier
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  • Dear Dad: 1942

    Mary Z. Holmes, Geri K. Strigenz

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1992)
    In 1942 in Florida, junior high school student Max does his bit to help the war effort at home while his father is fighting overseas for their fellow Jews.
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