Andrew Cameron's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780590228626 | When Will This Cruel War Be Over?: The Civil War Diary Of Emma Simpson, Gordonsville, Virginia, 1864 (Dear America Series) | Barry Denenberg | A Confederate girl in Gordonsville, Virginia, in 1864, Emma Simpson writes about the hardships of growing up during a turbulent time, as the Civil War tears her family and her nation apart. | Scholastic Inc. |
| Who In The World Is Carmen Sandiego | ||||
| 9780448448862 | Who Was Abraham Lincoln? | Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included. | Penguin |
| 9780399544279 | Who Was Alexander Hamilton? | Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ | Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical. Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He founded the Bank of New York and The New York Post newspaper. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and is also celebrated as a co-author of The Federalist Papers, a series of essays that are still used today to interpret the U.S. Constitution. The end of his life became a national scandal when he was shot and killed in a duel with then-Vice President Aaron Burr. | Penguin |
| 9780448463339 | Who Was Christopher Columbus? | Bader, Bonnie, Who HQ | Penguin Workshop | |
| 9780448431055 | Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? | Sydelle Kramer | Biography of the sixteenth century Portugese captain credited with being the first discoverer to circle the globe. | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780448448923 | Who Was George Washington? | Roberta Edwards, Who HQ | In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill! | Penguin |
| 9780448457154 | Who Was Paul Revere? | Roberta Edwards | A Biography Of The Patriot Of The Revolution Who Had Many Trades, Among Them Silver Work, Manufacture Of Copper, Casting Of Bells, Engraving, And Dentistry. | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780448479651 | Who Was Sitting Bull? | Stephanie Spinner, Who HQ | No one knew the boy they called “Jumping Badger” would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, as he was later called, was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland for his people. | Penguin |
| Why Mosquitos Buzz In Peoples Ears | ||||
| Willy & Max A Holocaust Story | ||||
| 9781338344059 | Wings of Fire | Tui Sutherland, Barry Deutsch | Launch into adventure with the Wings of Fire graphic novels! Featuring the first three books: The Dragonet Prophecy, The Lost Heir and The Hidden Kingdom. | Graphix |
| Wings Of Fire The Brightest Night | ||||
| Wings Of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy | ||||
| 9781338224610 | Winter of the Ice Wizard | Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and Annie are joined by Teddy and Kathleen as they travel to the snowy Land-Behind-the-Clouds, where they search for the eye of the Ice Wizard and attempt to help Merlin and Morgan. | |
| 9780545338684 | Woods Runner | Gary Paulsen | From his 1776 Pennsylvania homestead, thirteen-year-old Samuel, who is a highly-skilled woodsman, sets out toward New York City to rescue his parents from the band of British soldiers and Indians who kidnapped them after slaughtering most of their community. Includes historical notes at the end of each chapter. | |
| You Wouldn't Want To Be An American Colonist A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start |