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Ruth Law Thrills a Nation by Don Brown (Houghton Mifflin, 1995)
In 1916, Law flew nonstop from Chicago to New York and set the American record. This is the story of her great achievement.
See a photo of Law and read a short history of her aviation life. Other links are also featured.
Georgia O’Keeffe, artistMy Name is Georgia: A Portrait by Jeanette Winter (Silver Whistle, 1998)
From the age of twelve, O’Keeffe knew she wanted to be an artist. Using O’Keeffe’s own words within the text as well as O’Keeffe-like illustrations, readers are in for a vivid look at an interesting life.
The O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers an online look at some of her amazing work.
Bright Path: Young Jim Thorpe by Don Brown (Roaring Brook Press, 2006)
Thorpe found his calling at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania and in 1912 was a star of the Summer Olympics.
The Official Site of Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest Athlete is a source for biography, fast facts, photos and more.
Sebastian: A Book about Bach by Jeanette Winter (Silver Whistle, 1999)
Bach survived the sorrows of childhood and created magnificent music. And aren’t we glad he did!
The J.S. Bach Home Page celebrates the life and work of Bach.
Ruth Law Thrills a Nation by Don Brown (Houghton Mifflin, 1995)
In 1916, Law flew nonstop from Chicago to New York and set the American record. This is the story of her great achievement.
See a photo of Law and read a short bio at the Hill Aerospace Museum.
