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THE EVOLUTION OF CALPURNIA TATE [AUDIOBOOK]

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Kelly
Author's First Name: 
Jacqueline
Narrator's First Name: 
Natalie
Narrator's Last Name: 
Ross
Publisher: 
Brilliance Audio
Publication Date: 
2009

Growing up female in 1899 did not allow many choices. Callie, fortunately, has Grandpa and together they immerse themselves in natural science and forever change the course of Callie’s life. Ross’s performance makes Callie’s quest to become the woman she is meant to be a passionate and believable affair. Ages 10 -14.

BAD NEWS FOR OUTLAWS: THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF BASS REEVES, DEPUTY U. S. MARSHAL

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Author's Last Name: 
Nelson
Author's First Name: 
Vaunda Micheaux
Illustrator's First Name: 
R. Gregory
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Christie
Publisher: 
Carolrhoda Books
Publication Date: 
2009

Guns and outlaws may crowd the pages of this book, but the true story of a former slave, crack shot, and wily lawman is the stuff of legends. Text that reads like a tall tale and dramatic paintings provide an exciting picture of the life of an unsung hero of the American West.

THE TROUBLE BEGINS AT 8: A LIFE OF MARK TWAIN IN THE WILD, WILD WEST

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Fleischman
Author's First Name: 
Sid
Publisher: 
Greenwillow
Publication Date: 
2008

Photos and cartoons enhance this lively account of Sam Clemens' early life in the Wild West. Fleishman's lively writing is worthy of his subject: author, lecturer, prospector, journalist and yes, occasionally, scallywag.

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