Englar, Mary

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Le Ly Hayslip

2006
Presents a biography of Vietnamese-born writer and founder of the Mother's Love Clinic in Vietnam, Le Ly Hayslip, and describes her childhood, immigration to America, and her personal struggles to live and raise her children.

The fall of Saigon

2009
Discusses the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, and the helicopter evacuation from the roof of the U.S. embassy in Saigon, and discusses the subsequent invasion of South Vietnam by the North Vietnamese Army, the Paris Peace Accords, and the struggles of refugees before the country unified under communist rule in 1975.

Dominican Republic

2004
Introduces young readers to the people, history, traditions, cities, and culture of the Dominican Republic.

The Pueblo

southwestern potters
2003
Discusses the Pueblo Indians, focusing on how they make and use their traditional pottery. Includes a recipe and instructions for a simple game.

The Pueblo

farmers of the Southwest
2003
An account of the history and current situation of the Pueblo Indians.

The Cheyenne

hunter-gatherers of the northern plains
2004
Describes the history of the Nothern Plains Indians known as the Cheyenne and how they continue to survive today.

The Comanche

nomads of the Southern Plains
2004
Describes the history of the Comanche Indians, from their time as nomads when they were called the "Lords of the Plains" to their contemporary lives in modern Oklahoma.

The Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving

2007
Uses a graphic novel format to provide an account of the settling of Plymouth Colony and the first Thanksgiving.

An illustrated timeline of U.S. presidents

2012
Provides an illustrated timeline of United States presidents including brief facts about each individual's life and presidency.

Chief Joseph, 1840-1904

2004
A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Perc? War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho. Includes a recipe for berry fritters and directions for "the stick game.".

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