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Jazz: A First Book
Langston Hughes
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1982)An introduction to jazz, focusing on its historical development and its most famous performers.
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Rabbits and Hares: A First Book
Robert J. Whitehead
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1976)Examines the history, superstitions, habits, characteristics, and care of rabbits and hares.
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Science in Ancient Rome
Jacqueline L. Harris
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1988)Describes how the Romans put to use and expanded the scientific achievements of earlier civilizations.
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Julius Caesar
Robert Green
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1996)A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire
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The Spanish-American War: Imperial Ambitions
Alden R. Carter
Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993)Chronicles the sixteen-week war in 1898 between the United States and Spain over the liberation of Cuba, the outcome of which ended the Spanish colonial empire and elevated the United States to a world power
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My First Book of Numbers
Emma Hill
Board book (Firefly Books, Jan. 16, 2014)My First Book of Numbers is a cheerful way to introduce toddlers to the numbers 1 to 12. Each page features three elements: the printed number, the object or animal, and the description in large letters: one fluffy chick two striped socks three eggs in a nest four wooden cars five rubber ducks six toy soldiers seven Russian dolls eight shiny balloons nine tasty apples ten twinkling stars eleven bright buttons twelve bunny rabbits. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.
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Cleopatra
Robert Green
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, June 1, 1996)An intriguing biography explains how, in a male-dominated world, Cleopatra's leadership is marked and remembered as she became the last person to resist Augustus Caesar and the power of the Roman Empire and caused signifigant changes in the ancient world as a whole.
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Herod the Great
Robert Green
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, June 1, 1996)Offers a look into the life of this great tyrant and his rule in the Holy Land at the time of the birth of Christ, explaining how Herod killed off most of his family, became responsible for the Slaughter of the Innocents, and pursued an alliance with the Roman Empire in his search for total power.
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Special Olympics
Fern G. Brown
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1992)Describes the history and organization of the Special Olympics and explains how athletes and volunteers can get involved.
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Mathew Brady: Civil War Photographer
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1997)A biography of the pioneering photographer, who is known for his unique portrayal of the Civil War, as well as for portraits of such personalities as Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and others.
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Bill Clinton and His Presidency
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, May 1, 1997)Examines Bill Clinton's first four years in office as president, including his work on domestic affairs and foreign relations
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