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I'll pass for your comrade: women soldiers in the Civil War
By Anita Silvey. 2008
Discusses some of the women who disguised themselves as men to join the Union and Confederate armies. Explains the usual…
roles of women in the 1860s, the challenge of passing for men, their combat experiences, and their fate after the Civil War. For grades 5-8. 2008Teens in Japan (Global Connection)
By Sandy Donovan, Sandra Donovan, Compass Point Books. 2007
Examines the centuries-old customs still influencing Japanese daily life in 2007. Discusses the pressure on teens to excel at school,…
as well as teenagers' familiarity with cutting-edge technology and their interests in music, baseball, and electronic devices. For grades 6-9. 2007The feminine mistake: are we giving up too much?
By Leslie Bennetts. 2007
Vanity Fair editor and working mother discusses why women can and should pursue both work and family. Through interviews with…
legal experts, sociologists, and women from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, Bennetts examines the losses in income, insurance benefits, retirement security, and autonomy that occur when careers are abandoned. 2007Teens in Mexico (Global Connection)
By Brian Baumgart, Compass Point Books, Compass Point Books Staff. 2007
Discusses the differences between teenagers who live in the city and those from rural areas who leave school early to…
work full-time and help support their families. Covers celebrations, religion, poverty, job opportunities, and the lure of crossing the border into the United States. For grades 6-9. 2007Southern Africa (Peoples and cultures of Africa)
By Peter Mitchell. 2006
Regional overview of the Republic of South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, and Madagascar. Covers politics, geography, biomes,…
people, cultures, and historical timelines. Concludes with an A-to-Z listing of various topics discussed, including ethnic groups, languages, religions, music, and social customs. For junior and senior high readers. 2006Great Medieval projects you can build yourself: You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself)
By Shawn Braley, Kris Bordessa. 2008
Discussion of Medieval European society, customs, and codes of conduct accompanies corresponding activities using readily available materials. Includes instructions for…
making typical foods and a jester hat, shield, plaster-of-paris helmet, reliquary box, and clay-pot bell, among other items. For grades 4-7. 2008The blue jean book: the story behind the seams
By Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Tanya Kyi. 2005
Traces the history of denim pants with riveted pockets from workers' garment to fashion statement. Discusses the partnership between Jacob…
Davis and Levi Strauss for the first patent. Highlights the introduction of women's jeans during World War II, advertisements through the decades, and sweatshop conditions. For grades 6-9. 2005Interracial America: opposing viewpoints (Opposing viewpoints series)
By Eleanor Stanford. 2006
Essays examine how race is experienced in the United States. Covers diverse topics such as racial differences, the war on…
terror, immigration, bilingual education, affirmative action, and interracial relationships. For senior high readers. 2006Good women of a well-blessed land: women's lives in colonial America (People's History Ser.)
By Brandon Marie Miller. 2003
Portrays the daily lives of black, white, and Native American women in colonial America. Describes the different household duties--tanning hides,…
building shelters, farming, sewing clothing, and raising children. Covers legal rights, indentured servitude, slavery, and the interactions between various ethnic and social groups. For grades 5-8. 2003The places in between
By Rory Stewart. 2006
Afghanistan, 2002. Scotsman Rory Stewart recounts his solitary walk from Herat to Kabul, straight through the central mountains, after the…
fall of the Taliban. He recalls strangers' hospitality, a dog's companionship, and his adventures on the road. Comments on local history and customs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004Chew on this: everything you don't want to know about fast food
By Eric Schlosser, Charles Wilson. 2006
Covers the history and social impact of the fast-food industry. Argues that because people are what they eat, they should…
know the harsh truth about fast-food preparation that includes slaughter houses, food additives, and artificial ingredients. Also discusses health risks and obesity. For grades 6-9. 2006Empires of medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay (Great Empires of the Past Ser.)
By David C. Conrad. 2005
Explores the history, people, places, and ideas of these three African kingdoms that grew into empires. Discusses the vital roles…
of salt and Islam in these areas and connections between the past and present traditions. For grades 6-9. 2005Winning the race: beyond the crisis in Black America
By John H. McWhorter. 2006
In this follow-up to his 2000 book Losing the Race (DB 52632), an African American professor encourages blacks to reject…
separatism, join mainstream America, and accept personal responsibility for their problems. Offers suggestions for the future while denouncing alienation for its own sake. 2005Mexico and Central America: a fiesta of culture, crafts, and activities for ages 8-12
By Mary C. Turck, Mary Turck. 2004
Describes a variety of Mexican and Central American cultures, including the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Covers issues of sweatshops and…
illegal emigration. Features dozens of activities, from plays and poems to arts, crafts, and cookery. Includes instructions for making an "eye of God" and a piñata. For grades 3-6. 2004In the beginning: creation stories from around the world
By Virginia Hamilton, Barry Moser. 1988
Twenty-five myths from around the globe describe the creation of the world. Includes "First Man, First Woman" from the Bible,…
"Bursting from the Hen's Egg" from China, and "An Endless Sea of Mud" from Africa. For junior and senior high readers. 1988The Bedouin of the Middle East (First Peoples Ser.)
By Elizabeth Losleben. 2003
Describes the Arab nomads who have lived for centuries in desert regions of many Middle Eastern and North African countries.…
Discusses the plants and wildlife of their desert home, their history and culture, and their social customs and traditions. For grades 3-6. 2003Facing the lion: growing up Maasai on the African savanna
By Joseph Lekuton, Joseph Lemasolai-Lekuton. 2003
Virginia teacher recounts his childhood as a nomadic tribe member in northern Kenya. Describes running from lions, tending cattle, being…
circumcised at thirteen to become a "warrior," attending boarding school, searching for his wandering village during vacations, and leaving home to study in the United States. For junior and senior high readers. 2003The Kurds (Creation of the Modern Middle East Ser.)
By Heather Lehr Wagner. 2003
A discussion about the Kurdish people, including their history and contemporary status in the Middle East. Describes their political, economic,…
and social standing as a distinct ethnic group in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. For junior and senior high readers. 2003The lobster chronicles: life on a very small island
By Linda Greenlaw. 2002
Author of The Hungry Ocean (RC 48530) relates her return to the family's island home in Maine to become a…
lobsterman. Describes the events and people involved in a typical season of lobstering. Interweaves lobster lore with anecdotes, while reexamining her career and lifestyle choices. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002Shinto (World Religions Ser.World Religions)
By Paula R. Hartz, Paula Hartz. 1997
Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, festivals, and its place in…
Japanese society. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997