Robert Hunt
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Rebecca Rubin eagerly helps her cousin Ana, newly arrived from Russia, to adjust to life in New York City, but when their teacher says the two must sing together at a school assembly, Rebecca worries that her big moment will be ruined.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In 1974 at her new San Francisco school, nine-year-old Julie does not want to tell her class about her parents' divorce, or to tell her sister about messing up her school assignment, but when she breaks her finger playing basketball and her whole family rallies around her, she realizes the importance of telling the truth.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
It's 1976 and the entire country is celebrating America's 200th birthday. Julie joins her cousins on a pioneer-style wagon train in honor of the Bicentennial. The journey is filled with adventures, challenges, and self-discovery as Julie faces her fears to make an important contribution to her country's birthday. The "Looking Back" section provides additional information about Bicentennial celebrations in the United States.--From publisher's description....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Julie and her best friend, Ivy, find a baby owl in Golden Gate Park--and it needs help. At a wildlife rescue center, Julie meets Shasta and Sierra, two bald eagles that will be caged for life, unless money is raised to release them back into the wild. For Earth Day, Julie thinks of a unique way to tell the public of the eagles' plight. The "Looking Back" section explores the beginning of the environmental movement.--From publisher's description.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Julie is in school detention for passing a note to Joy, a deaf student who has trouble understanding what their teacher is saying. Indignant, Julie decides to run for student body president so she can make changes to the detention system. But the other students are put off by Joy, her choice for vice president, and Julie worries that she'll have little chance of winning if she partners with someone who seems so different. With persistence and creative...
15) Jacob's gift
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
A young carpenter's apprentice works very hard on his woodworking project project, only to give it away to a special baby.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Rebecca Rubin dreams of being an actress. Growing up in a big Jewish family, Rebecca has never been outside her immigrant neighborhood in New York City. As her world expands and she sees the plight of new immigrants, Rebecca decides that aaccting means not just performing, but also taking a stand against injustice"--P. [4] of cover.
18) Halmoni's day
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Jennifer, a Korean American, is worried that her grandmother, visiting from Korea, will embarrass her on her school's Grandparents' Day, but the event brings her understanding and acceptance.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Who fired the first shots in the American Civil War? Where were the fiercest battles fought? How did Lincoln free millions of slaves with one document? Acclaimed author Martin Sandler answers all these and other "must-know" questions about the war that pitted brother against brother and tore the United States apart"--
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