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Lee Iacocca: Chrysler's Good Fortune 1 review
David R. Collins
Garrett Educational, 1992
very good book to read because it is true to life
It seems to me that if you are good in managing your life it will carry the idea to be good managers in the company. I think that it is very true.
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To the Point: A Story About E.B. White (Carolrhoda Creative Minds Book)2 reviews
David R. Collins
First Avenue Editions, 1990
Fabulous Biography About A Wonderful Children's Author
In the year 1899, Elwyn Brooks White, known as En to family members, and E.B. White to fans, was born. Young En adored writing from a very early age, when he first used his older brothers typewriter to spell out his name. However, it wasn't until 1911, when En was 12-years-old, and the only child left in the house - seeing as how his older brothers and sisters had all grown-up and moved out - ...
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Charles Lindbergh, Hero Pilot (Discovery Book)1 review
David R. Collins, Victor Mays
Garrard Pub Co, 1978
Great Biography for Elementary Students
This biography of Charles Lindbergh is especially good for younger readers. It covers the span of his life from boyhood in Minnesota to his death in Hawaii. The book gives children an idea of why he began to fly and what drove him to achieve all that he did. It briefly covers the baby kidnapping, in only a few paragraphs and without much detail, but enough information for the younger children. ...
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J. R. R. Tolkien (Just the Facts Biographies)1 review
David R. Collins
Lerner Publishing Group, 2004
Kneel before the Lord of Fantasy!
Interesting, very intersting. If you have ever wondered what made J.R.R. Tolkien write his epic master piece, or are curious about what he was like growing up, this book is a must fo you. Of course being a biography it can be a bit dull at times, but so what that how life is boy! This book afirmed that the respect and admiration I have for J.R.R. Tolkein was not just me blowing his importance ...
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Tiger Woods, Golfing Champion1 review
David R. Collins
Pelican Publishing Company, 1999
This is an easy and fun book to read about Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods is one of the greatest athletes living today. Not only is he a great golfer, he is a great person. He shares his money with clinics that help young people learn to play golf.I liked the book because it told his life story and showed what a winner he is.
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Francis Scott Key (Sower Series)1 review
David R. Collins
Topeka Bindery, 1982
Great History Lesson
This is a book that my mom read to me when I was a kid and I have read to my kids and we have all thouroughly enjoyed. Unlike most books about historical figures, the Sower Series includes the faith that was so very important to each and every one of the people written about. What a truly awesome way to show our kids the real history of our Nation. One Nation, Under God!
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Write a Book for Me: The Story of Marguerite Henry (World Writers)2 reviews
David R. Collins
Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 1999
This is a biography about a great author of horse stories.
Marguerite Henry loved horses, and she wrote a number of the most memorable horse stories every written. This book tells about her life, from birth in Milwaukee to her death in 1997 in California. What I liked was learning how she wrote MISTY, KING OF THE WIND and all the other books about horses. There are lots of good tips for writers in this book too. If you want to know about a great ...
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Farmworker's Friend: The Story of Cesar Chavez1 review
David R. Collins
Topeka Bindery, 2003
Excellent book for young readers
This is a fantastic biography of Cesar Chavez, written for young readers. You don't get this kind of progressive history telling in traditional textbooks. This is a perfect supplement for your history class, for home school, or for your child's research project.
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Casimir Pulaski: Soldier on Horseback1 review
David R. Collins
Pelican Publishing Company, 1995
Casimir Pulaski
This is an excellent book to read about the life of Casimir Pulaski who was a hero in the Revolutionary War. Pulaski was from Poland, yet came over to America to help fight against England. There is a monument and a fort named in his honor in Georgia. Best read by 4th graders and older. Middle School students would enjoy the book and read it easily. The cover of book offers a nice visual for ...
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The Wisest Answer1 review
David R. Collins
Milliken Pub Co, 1987
The Wisest Answer
Beautifully illustrated book about three young owls. You may be surprised that the wisest answer is not always the one that makes someone feel good.
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Ishi: The Last of His People 1 review
David R. Collins, Kristen Bergren
Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2000
Last of the Wild American Indians Brought to Life in New Bio
To American history buffs, the name of Ishi may strike a familiar note. In 1911, he stumbled out of obscurity into newspaper headlines. For years he had been in hiding, the last surviving member of the Yahi Indian tribe. Hungry and confused, he turned up in a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California, looking for food. It was some time before authorities could piece together his story. His real name ...
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Mark T-W-A-I-N!: A Story About Samuel Clemens (Carolrhoda Creative Minds Book)1 review
David R. Collins
Lerner Publishing Group, 1994
A backpack full of information about the great humorist!
Mark T-w-a-i-n was an interesting person with an exciting life! I was a little disappointed with the sad ending though. This book had BIG letters and would be easy for a fourth grader to read, but not too easy. Mark T-w-a-i-n would be good for a biography book report.
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Forage Quality, Evaluation, and Utilization1 review
George C., Jr. Fahey, Michael Collins
American Society of Agronomy, 1994
A important book
This book was very interisting for my test to selection of University. This book talk about everything important for forage in medicine veterinary.
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Shattered Dreams: The Story of Mary Todd Lincoln (Notable Americans)1 review
David R. Collins
Morgan Reynolds, 1994
A compassionate picture of a misunderstood First Lady
David Collins has presented an enigmatic character in a compassionate and lively manner. Mrs. Lincoln's instability is legendary, but when examined in a modern context it becomes more understandable -- even bogus! Given all the tragedies in her life, plus the possibility of medical problems (it is reported that both she and President Lincoln were plagued with migraines) it is amazing that she ...
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The country artist: A story about Beatrix Potter 2 reviews
David R Collins
Harcourt Brace & Co, 1993
Biography Highlights Life of Beatrix Potter
I drew this name as a book report subject, and I was not sure I would like it. I really enjoyed reading it. Beatrix was not expected to do much beyond fix flowers and play the piano. She became a world famous author. Young readers will love this quick paced life story.
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The Golden Circle1 review
David R. Collins, Evelyn Witter
Winston-Derek Pub, 1983
Largely socially accurate about the Pilgrims yet misses on their relationship with the Native Americans
Giles Hopkins is a young boy in a family of people who were suffering from religious persecution in England and fled to Holland. However, they still consider themselves outsiders so with other families they have made plans to sail to the English colony that has been established in America. The pilgrims board two ships called the Mayflower and the Speedwell and set sail.
Unfortunately, the ...
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Abraham Lincoln (Sower Series)1 review
David R. Collins
Topeka Bindery, 1976
Great Leaders
This is a quick biography of a great man, a great leader and a great role model.
Super for 10-18 year olds in particular.
Be inspired!
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Eng & Chang: The Original Siamese Twins 1 review
David R. Collins
Silver Burdett Pr, 1994
Informative, written for young adults, very expensive
This is the only biography I have found about the famous Siamese Twins. While it has lots of good information about them (Did you know that Cheng and Eng lived in different houses and both were slave owners in the American South?), it is written for young adults, with fairly large print. Essentially this is a medium length essay, which could just about fit in a Sunday Paper Magazine ...
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Bix Beiderbecke: Jazz Age Genius (Notable Americans)4 reviews
David R. Collins
Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 1998
Very well done
An excellent book for it's format, which is aimed at younger readers. It is full of the relevant information on Bix and very well written. The reader will come away with a good picture of the too short life of this brilliant young man.
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Got a Penny: The Story of Dorothy Day (Weaver Book)1 review
David R. Collins
Pauline Books & Media, 1996
Dorthy Day was a great person
dorthy day helped alot of people, had a hard life but was always ready to help people good book to read it gives some people hope which have no hope great
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