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Blue, Rose
Most widely held works about
Rose Blue
Most widely held works by
Rose Blue
Ron's big mission by Rose Blue (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
English
and held by
2,394
libraries
worldwide
One summer day in 1959, nine-year-old Ron McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot, walks into the Lake City, South Carolina, public library and insists on checking out some books, despite the rule that only white people can have library cards. Includes facts about McNair, who grew up to be an astronaut
Colin Powell : straight to the top by Rose Blue (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
1991
and
2002
in
English
and held by
860
libraries
worldwide
Describes the life and career of the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Grandma didn't wave back by Rose Blue (
Book
)
7
editions published
between
1972
and
1976
in
English
and held by
702
libraries
worldwide
A ten-year-old slowly realizes her grandmother's memory is getting so bad she may have to go to a nursing home
Christa McAuliffe, teacher in space by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
3
editions published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
630
libraries
worldwide
The first private American citizen chosen to go on a space flight, Christa McAuliffe, lost her life when the Challenger exploded just after liftoff. Describes her special interest in the space program
Barbara Jordan by Rose Blue (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1990
and
1996
in
English
and held by
600
libraries
worldwide
Examines the life and career of the black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure
The U.S. Navy by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1993
in
English
and held by
492
libraries
worldwide
Surveys the history, role, equipment and weapons, command structure, and work of the United States Navy
The U.S. Air Force by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
1993
and
1994
in
English
and held by
476
libraries
worldwide
Surveys the history, role, planes, weapons, command structure, and work of the United States Air Force
Whoopi Goldberg : entertainer by Rose Blue (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1995
and
2015
in
English
and held by
450
libraries
worldwide
A biography of one of the nation's most successful performers in film, television, and theater
John Muir, saving the wilderness by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1992
in
English
and held by
441
libraries
worldwide
A biography of John Muir, early proponent of wilderness preservation and founder of the Sierra Club
A month of Sundays by Rose Blue (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1972
in
English
and held by
410
libraries
worldwide
A ten-year old struggles to accept his parents' divorce and his new life in New York City
The White House kids by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
398
libraries
worldwide
This book shows the lives of the children growing up in the White House, and the things they had in common, but also the differences
Working together against hate groups by Rose Blue (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1994
and
1998
in
English
and held by
386
libraries
worldwide
Explores the problem of hate groups, the people behind them, how to solve the problem, and organizations to contact
Me and Einstein : breaking through the reading barrier by Rose Blue (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1979
and
1985
in
English
and held by
385
libraries
worldwide
Having tried for years to hide the fact that he can't read, a nine-year-old boy finally discovers the reason for his problem
Judith Resnik, Challenger astronaut by Joanne E Bernstein (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1990
in
English
and held by
364
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the astronaut; a woman, a doctor of electrical engineering, and a Jew; who was killed in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger
Halle Berry by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
2001
and
2003
in
English
and held by
335
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."
Jonas Salk : polio pioneer by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
312
libraries
worldwide
Highlights the life of Jonas Salk and his discovery of the vaccine for polio that was named after him
Benjamin Banneker : mathematician and stargazer by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
272
libraries
worldwide
Highlights the achievements of this self-taught, gentle farmer of Maryland who is remembered as America's first major African American scientist
Staying out of trouble in a troubled family by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
242
libraries
worldwide
Case studies and interviews present ways to cope with life in a troubled family, including such problems as drug abuse, divorce, child abuse, alcoholism, disability, and adoption
Dian Fossey : at home with the giant gorillas by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
234
libraries
worldwide
Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival
People of peace by Rose Blue (
Book
)
4
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
222
libraries
worldwide
Eleven people who have worked to promote peace, within their countries or internationally, are profiled. Subjects include India's Mohandas Gandhi, South Africa's Desmond Tutu, America's Jane Addams and Jimmy Carter, and other historical and contemporary leaders
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Accidents African American comedians African American generals African American motion picture actors and actresses African Americans and libraries African American scientists African American women legislators Astronauts Astronomers Banneker, Benjamin, Berry, Halle Challenger (Spacecraft) Children of presidents Comedians Conservationists Divorce Dysfunctional families Dyslexia Families Fossey, Dian Generals Goldberg, Whoopi, Grandmothers Hate crimes--Prevention Hate groups Jordan, Barbara, Legislators McAuliffe, Christa, McNair, Ronald E., Minorities--Crimes against--Prevention Motion picture actors and actresses Muir, John, Naturalists New Hampshire Nursing homes Old age Poliomyelitis vaccine Powell, Colin L Reading Resnik, Judith, Salk, Jonas, Segregation Social work with teenagers Teachers United States United States.--Air Force United States.--Army United States.--Congress.--House United States.--Navy Virologists
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