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Kristi Yamaguchi

Kristi Yamaguchi

Judy L. Hasday

Judy L. Hasday, a native ofPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, received her B.A. in communicationsandher Ed.M. in instructional technologies from Temple University. Hasday has written dozens of books for young adults, including the New York ...
Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa

Judy L. Hasday

Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories ot these fascinating historical figures.
The Holocaust

The Holocaust

Judy L. Hasday

Examines the painful events of the Holocaust, explaining its causes and effects, the role of Adolf Hitler, and the repercussions still felt today.
The Apollo 13 Misson

The Apollo 13 Misson

Judy L. Hasday

Describes the ill fated flight of Apollo 13 when an explosion forced the crew to abandon plans for a lunar landing and embark on a dangerous journey back to Earth.
Agnes de Mille

Agnes de Mille

Judy L. Hasday

Despite her family's Hollywood connections, de Mille struggled for years to become a dancer. She found strength in collaboration, and her lifelike, expressive choreography set a new standard for Broadway and American ballet.
Tina Turner

Tina Turner

Judy L. Hasday

Traces the life and career of Tina Turner, from the early days of the Ike and Tina Revue, through the years of spousal abuse, to the success of Grammy Awards and film work.
Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

Judy L. Hasday

Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.
Columbine High School Shooting: Student Violence

Columbine High School Shooting: Student Violence

Judy L. Hasday

Provides an account of the violent student shootings that took place at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999.
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

Judy L. Hasday

This book offers a detailed account of one of the most successful golfers of all time.Tiger Woods has a long list of achievements under his belt and is considered one of the most successful golfers of all time.
Savion Glover: Entertainer

Savion Glover: Entertainer

Judy L. Hasday

A caveat: it will be the precocious 10-year-old who can deal with all the vocabulary words in this book. But it will be the rare 10-year-old who is not inspired to be precocious by Savion Glover's story. Savion Glover (center) portrayed Mantan in ...
Aung San Suu Kyi: Activist for Democracy in Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi: Activist for Democracy in Myanmar

Judy L. Hasday

When a military junta took power in Myanmar in 1988, Aung San Suu Kyi - the daughter of General Aung San, who negotiated Burma's independence from Britain in 1947 - entered Burmese politics to work for democratization.
Judy Garland: The Day-by-day Chronicle of a Legend

Judy Garland: The Day-by-day Chronicle of a Legend

Scott Schechter

In the bar area are a few photographs of Judy, one of them a uniquely lit profile of Judy holding Lorna, taken onstage circa 1956/1957, and a standing 5x7 color print of the Sahara Hotel shot which appeared in issue number one of judy. Also in ...
Judy and I: My Life with Judy Garland

Judy and I: My Life with Judy Garland

Sid Luft

Despite everything, Sid never stopped loving Judy and never forgave himself for not being able to ultimately save her from the demons that drove her to an early death.
Judy Nunn Free Sampler

Judy Nunn Free Sampler

Judy Nunn

Judy Nunn is a master at bringing history to life, through captivating novels about the events, people and places that made Australia what it is today.
How Your Child Learns Best: Brain-Friendly Strategies You ...

How Your Child Learns Best: Brain-Friendly Strategies You ...

Judy Willis

Dr. Judy Willis is a trailblazer. Speaking as a mother and grandmother, she is also my hero! I met Judy when I read her article on the neuro- science of joyful learning. I was overjoyed to know there was someone in the field of education who ...
Tenure Blues: A Soap Opera

Tenure Blues: A Soap Opera

Frederic White

Judy was walking to the faculty lounge when a thin, red-faced student she vaguely recognized pounced in front of her. ... Eying Judy's stern face and obeying without question, Shelley got up, closed her door and hurriedly followed after Judy ...
Cass County

Cass County

Cass County Historical Society

From left to right are Mina Harris, Sarrie Reid, Bill Harris, T. B., Beryl Judy, Helen Reid, Mrs. Judy holding Edith Judy, and Lizzie Reid. Glenn Judy was the government farmer for the Shippewa Indians at Sugar Point. Ray Malmquist (left) and ...
Judy the Elephant

Judy the Elephant

Laura Gates Galvin

During her family's long migration, Judy keeps a close watch over all of the elephants in her herd, especially Baby. When the herd stops to rest, Judy notices that baby is stuck in a pit of thick mud, unable to move. How will she get out?
Under Starry Skies

Under Starry Skies

Judy Ann Davis

Praise for Judy Ann Davis “Storyteller Judy Ann Davis weaves her awardwinning tales to make her readers laugh, maybe cry, but always able to relate to the unique characters and the dilemmas they encounter.” ~Long and ShortReviews ...
The Winners! Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's ...

The Winners! Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's ...

Judy Freeman

A Read-Aloud Resource with Tips, Techniques, and Plans for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents Grades 1 and 2 By Judy Bradbury, Photographs by Gene Bradbury This volume focuses on read-alouds for children in grades 1 and 2, providing ...
Winners Handbook

Winners Handbook

Judy Freeman

Judy Freeman. Children's Book Corner A Read-Aloud Resource with Tips, Techniques, and Plans for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents Grades 5 and 6 By Judy Bradbury This fourth book completes the Children's Book Corner series set.
Judy Blume

Judy Blume

Jill C. Wheeler

Jill C. Wheeler. Jill C. Wheeler C H E C K E R B O A R D BIOGRAPHY LIBRA RY CHILDREN'S AUTHORS Judy Blume Judy Blume Children's Authors Judy Blume JillC.Wheeler ABDO Publishing Company visit us. Cover.
Spirits of the Ghan

Spirits of the Ghan

Judy Nunn

Master storyteller Judy Nunn has now sold over 1 million books worldwide.
HANNAH & JUDY

HANNAH & JUDY

Rachel Redhead

Hannah Sinclair AND Judy Collins, together in the same book, being nice to each other.
Judy's Scary Little Christmas

Judy's Scary Little Christmas

David Church

Judy Garland is primed for her biggest comeback ever - the dazzling star of her own TV special, broadcasting live on Christmas Eve, 1959.
The Heat of A Kiss

The Heat of A Kiss

Judy Hagemann

Judy Hagemann. phone?” “Nope, I figure I will let you be the first to reach out beings that I have so many friends already.” His answer surprised her, which in itself was a surprise because most people's actions didn't shock her. “Then why ...
Judy: A Legendary Film Career

Judy: A Legendary Film Career

John Fricke

All through the picture moves the little Judy, holding it together, being alwaysits motivating feature.” —HOLLYWOOD SPECTATOR “This individual, dazzling picture makes enchanting entertainment. There has been nothing like it on the screen ...
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret

Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret

Judy Blume

Judy Blume has written some of the best books of our time about real-life issues - family stress and pressures, what happens when your parents divorce, the problems of growing up and sexual awakening, bereavement - with insight, sensitivity ...
Blubber

Blubber

Judy Blume

When she eventually stands up to the bullies, she becomes their next victim - and what's worse, Linda is now on their side . . . In Blubber, Judy Blume sensitively explores bullying and true friendship.

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