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George Did It
by Tripp Jurmain, Suzanne
Based in part on recollections by George Washington Parke Custis, Washington's adopted son, this is a factual, focused, and entertaining account of the making of the nation's first president.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Dutton Children's Books, 2006, New York, NY
Meet Josephina (?)
by Tripp, Valerie
A young Mexican girl living near Santa Fe learns about the importance of her culture through family and music.
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Topics
Latino History,
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher American Girl, 1997, Middleton, WI
Meet Molly
by Tripp, Valerie
Young Molly experiences the effects of World War II as her family grows a victory garden, and both parents join the war effort.
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher American Girl, 1991, Middleton, WI
Molly Learns a Lesson
by Tripp, Valerie
Molly McIntire is a young girl growing up in America during World War II. When her class starts a contest to support the war effort, Molly learns important life lessons (from the American Girls Collection).
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher American Girls Publishing, Inc., 1990, Middleton , WI
Molly's Surprise
by Tripp, Valerie
Molly's family has to find a way to make the holiday special even though her father is away during the war.
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher American Girl, 1986, Middleton, WI
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
