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An Introduction to Vegetarianism CBB-1414<br />

A pamphlet which defines the various forms <strong>of</strong> vegetarianism, the<br />

reasons behind vegetarianism, and a sensible diet. 1997.<br />

Inventing the Dream: <strong>California</strong> through the Progressive Era<br />

BRB-10955<br />

by Kevin Starr<br />

Focuses on how <strong>California</strong>ns, particularly Southern <strong>California</strong>ns,<br />

defined their region from 1850 to 1920. A mixture <strong>of</strong> history and<br />

literary criticism, this work is largely about the Southern <strong>California</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

the imagination and its relation to reality. Depicts how fact and myth<br />

shaped each other during these turbulent decades. Sequel to <strong>America</strong>ns<br />

and the <strong>California</strong> Dream (RC 13459). 1985.<br />

The Invisible Children: School Integration in <strong>America</strong>n<br />

Society CBB-0430<br />

by Ray C. Rist<br />

The author shows what it means to black children to be faced with<br />

white realities on a day-to-day basis and what it means to the<br />

educational process in general. The experiences <strong>of</strong> one school in<br />

Portland, Oregon are traced during the first year <strong>of</strong> integration. 1978.<br />

Iron Eyes: My Life as a Hollywood Indian CBB-0575<br />

by Iron Eyes Cody<br />

The career <strong>of</strong> Iron Eyes, probably the most famous <strong>America</strong>n Indian<br />

actor, spans more than half a century with over 200 films beginning<br />

during the silent film era. He retained pride in his native <strong>America</strong>n<br />

background while living in the slick sophisticated world <strong>of</strong> Hollywood.<br />

1982.<br />

Irving Berlin CBB-0266<br />

by Michael Freedland<br />

This is the story <strong>of</strong> Irving Berlin's rise to his place as the great weaver<br />

<strong>of</strong> musical spells in <strong>America</strong>n popular music. 1974.<br />

Is Seeing Believing? CBB-1095 / BRB-11348<br />

edited by the editors <strong>of</strong> Highlights for Children<br />

Sixteen mystery stories from the magazine Highlights for Children.<br />

For grades 3-6. 1993.<br />

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