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Frontiers of dance ;: The life of Martha Graham
Walter Terry
Hardcover (Crowell, March 15, 1975)A biography of the dancer, choreographer, and teacher who is generally considered to be one of America's greatest pioneers of modern dance.
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Jane Addams
Mary Kittredge
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1988)Traces the life of Addams, who grew up in a wealthy family, but developed a sincere concern for the poor and discusses the work of Hall House
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Niagara Falls
Marion Dane Bauer, John Wallace
Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 27, 2019)Visit Niagara Falls as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country’s greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.Niagara Falls is beautiful and exciting. Read along to discover how the Falls were formed and the history that surrounds them.
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Yellowstone
Marion Dane Bauer, John Wallace
Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, May 7, 2019)Visit Yellowstone National Park as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country’s greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.Bubbling mud puddles, shooting steam, and majestic bison make Yellowstone National Park—the world’s first national park—a magical place to visit! Read all about it in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read that almost makes it feel like you’re there!
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Isadora Duncan
Ruth Kozodoy, Robert Twombly
Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1988)Traces the life of the famous American dancer, discusses her influence on modern dance, and describes the background of her times
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Karen Horney
Constance Jones
Library Binding (Mda, Nov. 1, 1989)A biography of one of the most important figures in the history of psychoanalysis who founded America's first psychoanalytic institute and whose controversial theories on neurosis had an enduring influence on the field of psychology.
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The Statue of Liberty
Marion Dane Bauer, John Wallace
Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 11, 2018)Visit the Statue of Liberty as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country’s greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.For many years the Statue of Liberty was the first American sight for many immigrants. Read on to find out how she came to stand in New York Harbor.
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Louise Nevelson
Michael Cain
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1989)Explores the life and artistry of the noted American sculptor.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Peter Huber
Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1992)Examines the life of the first woman Supreme Court justice, including her childhood, early career, and work as a judge
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Edna St. Vincent Millay
Carolyn Daffron
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1989)Traces the life of the influential American poet and looks at the reasons for her success
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Althea Gibson
Tom Biracree
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1989)Follows the life of the first black woman to win the tennis competition at Wimbledon
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The Mighty Mississippi
Marion Dane Bauer, John Wallace
Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 10, 2019)Visit the mighty Mississippi River as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country’s greatest natural treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.Discover the impact this mighty river has had on our country in this nonfiction Ready-to-Read! The Mississippi River starts in northern Minnesota at Lake Itasca and travels all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Along its route, people use it to ship goods and simply enjoy its splendor and beauty.
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