The Prairie Adventure of Sarah and Annie, Blizzard Survivors
The Prairie Adventure of Sarah and Annie, Blizzard Survivors

Author: Marty Rhodes Figley

Publisher: Graphic Universe ™

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 076137809X

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Nebraska, 1888. Sisters Sarah and Annie arrive at school on an unusually warm January day. When the worst blizzard in memory descends without warning, their teacher must make a decision. Should they stay in the schoolhouse after the roof caves in, or should they brave the storm in search of safety?

The Children's Blizzard of 1888
The Children's Blizzard of 1888

Author: Nel Yomtov

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1512411299

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On January 12, 1888, a sudden blizzard barreled across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakota Territory. Blinding snow and howling wind took rural towns by surprise. Many children were stranded in one-room schoolhouses. Far from their homes on the Midwestern prairie, would the people caught in the storm survive? To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did warm weather earlier in the day give people a false sense of safety? How did the lack of an accurate forecast contribute to the severity of the disaster? Investigate the disaster from a cause-and-effect perspective and find out!

The Underground Adventure of Arly Dunbar, Cave Explorer
The Underground Adventure of Arly Dunbar, Cave Explorer

Author: Candice Ransom

Publisher: Graphic Universe ™

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761371796

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Cave City, Kentucky, 1925. Young Arly Dunbar loves exploring caves with his grown-up friend Floyd Collins. When Floyd, exploring by himself, becomes trapped in Sand Cave, The entire town comes To The rescue. Can Arly find a way to help his friend?

The Top-Secret Adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War Spy
The Top-Secret Adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War Spy

Author: Connie Roop

Publisher: Graphic Universe ™

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761365567

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Under the nose of the enemy army . . . a boy carries a dangerous secret. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1777. John Darragh’s family has sided with the rebel colonists during the Revolutionary War. But the family lives across the street from the headquarters of the British army, their enemies. The Darragh family spies on the British, and John takes messages to his brother in the rebel camp. Can John sneak past the British soldiers this time?

The Baseball Adventure of Jackie Mitchell, Girl Pitcher vs. Babe Ruth
The Baseball Adventure of Jackie Mitchell, Girl Pitcher vs. Babe Ruth

Author: Jean L. S. Patrick

Publisher: Graphic Universe ™

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761371842

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During the biggest game of her life . . . a girl pitches to the world’s best slugger. Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1931. Jackie Mitchell is a girl pitcher on a minor-league baseball team, the Chattanooga Lookouts. In her day, few women played sports. But her skill earned her a spot on a men’s team. When the New York Yankees come to town, Jackie must face Babe Ruth at the plate. Can she strike out one of the greatest players in baseball?

What's Great about Nebraska?
What's Great about Nebraska?

Author: Darice Bailer

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1467738700

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Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in Nebraska, including the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Omaha's Henry Doorly zoo and aquarium, and Fort Robinson State Park.