James Lincoln Collier
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Midway through the Depression, Petey Williamson's father is one of the few who still has a job, but when he finally gets fired, the family experiences the reality of growing poverty, as Petey's cousin Steve becomes a union organizer while Steve's father continues to battle any attempt at unionization among his own workers.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the settling of the area between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains and the conflicting interests of the different groups involved--the Indians, cowboys, farmers, sheepherders, and railroad barons.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Description
Presents a biography and examines some of the legends surrounding the famous jazz musician and entertainer, who learned to play the cornet in the Waif's home in New Orleans, escaping poverty and going on to have a recording of "Hello Dolly" top the Beatles on the charts.
17) Duke Ellington
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1993, c1991
Description
Traces the life of the internationally acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music.