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Edward James Olmos: Mexican-<strong>America</strong>n Actor CBB-1875<br />

by Elizabeth Coonrod Martinez<br />

Tells the life story <strong>of</strong> Mexican-<strong>America</strong>n actor Edward James Olmos,<br />

emphasizing how he used his Chicano background as a resource for his<br />

art and his commitment to bringing integrity to portrayals <strong>of</strong> Latinos.<br />

For grades 3-6. 1994.<br />

Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mo - and Still - Mo BRB-10449<br />

by Sam Campbell<br />

This story <strong>of</strong> five baby squirrels is suitable for the whole family. For<br />

junior and senior high readers. 1945.<br />

Egg-Drop Blues CBB-1246 / BRB-11371<br />

by Jacqueline Turner Banks<br />

Twelve-year-old Judge Jenkins has a low science grade because <strong>of</strong> his<br />

dyslexia, so he convinces his twin brother, Jury, to work with him on a<br />

science competition in order to earn extra credit. For junior and senior<br />

high readers. 1995.<br />

Eighty-Four, Charing Cross Road CBB-0222<br />

by Helene Hanff<br />

This delightful chronicle <strong>of</strong> a 20-year transatlantic love-affair-by-mail<br />

began with a simple inquiry about rare secondhand books from pert<br />

New York writer Helene Hanff to a prim English book shop and<br />

developed into a delightful sharing <strong>of</strong> joy between a book lover and her<br />

favorite book shop. 1974.<br />

Einstein's Legacy: The Unity <strong>of</strong> Space and Time BRB-11065<br />

by Julian Schwinger<br />

Human as well as scientific aspects <strong>of</strong> Einstein's great achievement are<br />

considered in this book and the theory <strong>of</strong> relativity. The author a Nobel<br />

Laureate himself is University Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Physics at U.C.L.A. 1987.<br />

Eisenhower: The President Nobody Knew BRB-09895<br />

by Arthur Larson<br />

Written by a friend and assistant <strong>of</strong> the former President, this book is an<br />

assessment <strong>of</strong> Eisenhower's philosophy and opinions while in the<br />

White House. 1968.<br />

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