Larry Dane Brimner
61) Black & white: the confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull' Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...
62) The cool coats
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Jealous of his friends's matching coats, Alex soon realizes how fortunate he is to have a warm coat when so many people have none.
63) Nana's fiddle
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Although her neighbors are reluctant to listen to her play the fiddle, Nana persists and her hog steals the show.
65) The noodle game
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Three J has the opportunity to cheat in a contest to win a new bike and must decide what to do.
66) Trash trouble
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
On a field trip to the Nature Center, Three J leads his second-grade classmates on a mission to pick up as much trash as possible after they find a bird caught in a discarded lunch bag.
68) Unsinkable!
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.
69) Mountains
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.
70) The promise
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.
72) Summer fun
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
When the Corner Kids cannot go to the water park because the car breaks down, Alex figures out a way they can have fun in spite of their disappointment.
77) Snowboarding
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of this recreational activity, describes the required equipment and basic techniques, concludes with a discussion of safety issues and competitive aspects of the sport.
78) Mountain biking
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, equipment, safety tips, and competitive riding of mountain bikes.
80) Caves
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Describes the different kinds of caves, how they are formed, and the wildlife that lives within them.