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Book of World History
Anne Millard
Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Aug. 16, 1992)None
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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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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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Who's New at the Zoo
Janette Oke, Brenda Mann
Paperback (Bethany House Publishers, July 15, 1994)Barnaby Gorilla was special. Why? Not because he was born first at Roxbury Zoo, or because he had his picture in the paper. Not because a sign was hung on the wall that told about him or because of all the humans who came to see him. Then why?The family troop, the "crowd," food-finding, performing little tricks these are all part of growing up for a young gorilla in the zoo. Barnaby loved his world, and being so important was pretty nice too.You will enjoy the antics of Barnaby in this charming story that teaches we are all special, everyone of us.
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The Desert Chief: Story of Thumana Ibn Uthal
Khurram Murad
Paperback (Islamic Foundation, July 1, 2007)This is the story of how a proud and powerful chieftain came to embrace Islam as a result of the humane treatment shown to him by the Prophet during his capture and imprisonment.
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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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Winston Churchill
Brian Williams, Martin Salisbury
Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Jan. 1, 1994)A biography concentrating on the childhood of the British statesman, soldier, and historian.
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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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Impatient Turtle
Janette Oke, Pete Peterson, Brenda Mann
School & Library Binding (San Val, July 16, 1986)Book by Oke, Janette
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Trouble in a Fur Coat
Janette Oke, Brenda Mann
Paperback (Bethany House Publishers, July 15, 1990)Trust Janette Oke to bring you the warmest, most beguiling creatures animal friends that millions of children fall immediately in love with.And Trouble In a Fur Coat is no exception. Here, you'll meet Natook and Kimwa, two adorable bear cubs and spend a fun-filled first year with them and their mother. Discover the wonders of their forest and meadow as they emerge from their den for the first time. And experience the danger the forest holds for the impatient and disobedient.