My name is America
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5) Dear America: My Name is America - The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins, A World War II Soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1999
6) The journal of Sean Sullivan: a Transcontinental Railroad worker : Nebraska and points west, 1867
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Description
In 1867, fifteen-year-old Sean experiences both hardships and rewards when he joins his father in working on the building of the Transcontinental Rairoad.
11)
The journal of Biddy Owens: the Negro leagues
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Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2002
Edition
1st ed.
Description
Thirteen-year-old C.J. records in a journal the conditions of the Dust Bowl that cause the Jackson family to leave their farm in Oklahoma and make the difficult journey to California, where they find a harsh life as migrant workers.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
In his 1845 diary, thirteen-year-old orphan Jedediah describes his wagon train journey to Oregon, in which he confronts rivers and sandy plains, bears and rattlesnakes, and the challenges of living with his fellow travelers. Includes historical notes.