Susan McAliley
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
70 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perce? Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perce? Indians.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
44 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 28 cm.
Description
Information about the foods, cooking, kitchens, and dining customs of the people who lived in northern New Mexico in 1824 and whose culture combined Spanish, Mexican, and Native American traditions.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
215 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 16 cm.
Description
A collection of five short stories featuring nine-year-old Molly McIntire, growing up in Illinois in 1944 during World War II as she takes a much-needed trip to her grandparents' farm, collects money for the war effort, teams up with her friend Susan to write a report on George Washington, tries to care for her new puppy, and takes a nature hike ending in a surprise. Each story includes a non-fiction essay about the culture and customs of the time....
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Perce? village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Perce? Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
73 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Perce? and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Perce? Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
73 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Perce? village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Perce? Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
81 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
In 1764, still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Perce? children.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
On a visit to Cincinnati from rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. Includes information on life in America during the Great Depression.
10) Nellie's promise
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
85 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Description
Nellie O'Malley finally has a home again. She and her little sisters, Bridget and Jenny, are happily settling in with Samantha's family in New York City.
12) Molly marches on
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
40 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm.
Description
Molly is sure that she will find the surprise at the end of the overnight nature hike at Camp Gowonagin, but then she finds her own secret surprise.
Author
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
Ruthie Smithens, a girl who loves fairy tales and happy endings, doesn't mind being "goofy Ruthie" if it makes her best friend Kit Kittredge, smile and forget about the hardships of the Depression. But when Ruthie finds out that the Kittredges are going to be evicted from their house, she makes up her mind to help. Ruthie knows that to bring about a happy ending, she'll have to be as smart and brave and determined as she can really, truly be.
14) Rebecca and Ana
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
85 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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.
16) Julie's journey
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
88 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
85 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Description
While Rebecca Rubin helps her building's ailing superintendent take care of his homing pigeons, she puzzles over what to do with the Christmas centerpiece her teacher insisted she make but which has no place in her Jewish home.