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Books in New True Book series

  • Special Olympics

    Mike Kennedy

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 16, 2003)
    Gives a brief history of the Special Olympics, athletic competition for people with mental retardation, and describes some of the events and how the games are run.
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  • The Constitution

    Warren Colman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1987)
    A basic introduction to the Constitution of the United States discusses the origins, history, tenets, and impact of this significant document
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  • The California Gold Rush

    Mel Friedman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)
    Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward, providing the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States.
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  • Baseball

    Ray Broekel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Describes briefly all aspects of baseball including the object of the game, the field, the equipment, positions, plays, teams, leagues, famous players, and games
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  • Desert Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes such animals as camels, scorpions, and gila monsters and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world
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  • The Great Lakes

    Kathy Henderson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1989)
    An introduction to the five fresh-water lakes that contain one-fifth of the earth's standing fresh water
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  • Soccer

    Bert Rosenthal

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Introduces the leagues, rules, techniques, strategies, and types of soccer.
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  • The Arapaho

    Christin Ditchfield

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Details what the day-to-day life and traditions of the Arapaho Indians were before European settlers arrived in the Americas, and how they have integrated into today's society.
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  • Voting and Elections

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1985)
    A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today
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  • Petrified Forest National Park

    David Petersen

    Paperback (Children's Press, Oct. 1, 2002)
    The Petrified forest is a sight to see. Learn all about this wonderous National Park.A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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  • The Thirteen Colonies

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1989)
    Discusses events that led to the founding of the Thirteen Colonies
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  • The Chippewa

    Christin Ditchfield

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the history, culture, religious beliefs, and contemporary life of the the Chippewa Indians.
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