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Russell Freedman is the author of Buffalo Hunt (1992), The Sinking of the Vasa (2018), Scouting with Baden-Powell (1967), Animal Superstars (1981), 2000 Years of Space Travel (1963).

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Buffalo Hunt

release date: Jan 01, 1992
Buffalo Hunt
Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten.

The Sinking of the Vasa

release date: Aug 14, 2018
The Sinking of the Vasa
Text and illustrations look at the sinking of the Swedish warship Vasa in 1628.

Scouting with Baden-Powell

Scouting with Baden-Powell
The history of Scouting and the exciting biography of the founder of the Boy Scout movement are told in a fast-moving story.

Animal Superstars

Animal Superstars
Spotlights animals that possess noteworthy abilities or physical attributes.

2000 Years of Space Travel

2000 Years of Space Travel
The story of man''s long dream of reaching other worlds beyond his own - including the discoveries of science and classic tales of science fiction, and the intriguing relationship between the two.

Holiday House

release date: Mar 01, 2000
Holiday House
The story of an independent publisher of children''s books.

Vietnam

release date: Jun 11, 2019
Vietnam
A comprehensive overview of one of the most controversial wars in America''s history written by masterful children''s historian and Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman. With prose that is clear, concise, and enthralling, Russell Freedman presents a detailed overview of the Vietnam war. Beginning with the rise of communism in Vietnam and detailing the increase of American involvement, Freedman then explains why, twenty years later, an exit was so difficult. In addition to explaining the complex beginnings of the conflict through the catastrophic damage the war caused, Freedman concludes with a hopeful epilogue on modern Vietnam. This is a definitive resource for young history readers as well as anyone who wants a concise and authoritative understanding of the Vietnam War, exploring both the American and Vietnamese perspectives. Freedman chronicles the history leading up to the war and the unfolding events in Vietnam and in the US as increasing numbers of young men were sent into the jungles to fight. Coverage includes the French war in Vietnam, the rise of Ho Chi Minh, the fall of President Diem, the Tonkin Gulf, the Tet Offensive, the My Lai massacre, the bombing of Cambodia, and the fall of Saigon, as well as the US anti-war movement. The book includes nearly 100 historic photographs and illustrations, as well as candid photographs showcasing the state of Vietnam today. A glossary, source notes, bibliography and index are included. A Junior Library Guild Selection

Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes
Describes the characteristics, habits, and behavior of the rattlesnake, a type of pit viper found only in the Americas, but especially in the United States and Mexico.

Angel Island

release date: Oct 04, 2016
Angel Island
From Newbery award winner Russell Freedman comes an account of "the other Ellis Island"-Angel Island, California, the entry point for one million Asian immigrants in the early 20th century.

Wright Brothers How They Invented the Airplane

release date: Jan 01, 1991

The Adventures of Marco Polo

release date: Jan 01, 2006
The Adventures of Marco Polo
A look at the life of Marco Polo.

Give Me Liberty!

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Give Me Liberty!
Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Children of the Wild West

Children of the Wild West
Historical photographs with explanatory text present a picture of life in the American West from 1840 to the early 1900s.

Sharks

Sharks
A physical description of sharks and a discussion of their methods of hunting, details of birth, and their usefulness to humans.

Animal Fathers

Animal Fathers
Discusses the child care behavior of fifteen animal fathers including the seahorse, Darwin''s frog, emperor penguin, and gray wolf.

Animal Games

Animal Games
Describes the games that different young animals play for fun and to help develop skills and strength needed for adulthood.

De gebroeders Wright

release date: Jan 01, 1996
De gebroeders Wright
Het leven van de Amerikaanse luchtvaartpioniers in woord en beeld.

Farm Babies

Farm Babies
Describes the offspring of eleven familiar farm animals including a calf, piglet, and foal.

How Birds Fly

How Birds Fly
An introduction to bird flight which includes a discussion of bird anatomy, feathers, and air currents and a comparison with airplane flight.
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