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Grace Lafferty, an eighteen-year-old wing-walker, thrills crowds with barrel rolls and loop-the-loops in hopes of making enough money to get to the 1922 World Aviation Expo.

"Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in Tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth--and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. When Perry moves to the 'outside' world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited with his mom, Perry goes on a quest for answers about her past crime. As he gets closer to the truth, he will discover that love makes people resilient no matter where they come from ... but can he find a way to tell everyone what home truly means?"--Amazon.com.

A young reader's biography of Ben Kuroki, a Nebraska-born, Japanese American who fought very hard to become an American aerial gunner and a hero during World War II. In that war, he flew a total of 58 missions against both Germany and Japan. Throughout his adult life, he often spoke out for good citizenship and against racism.

Takes readers on a tour of Nebraska, visiting fifteen attractions and describing the state's history, culture, and economy along the way; and includes unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, and lists of state symbols, famous people, and further resources.

Alexandra, daughter of a Swedish immigrant farmer in Nebraska, inherits the family farm and finds love with an old friend.

When her aunt gets into a car accident, Anise is forced to leave her friends and surfing behind to spend the summer in Nebraska to help care for her cousins, and by doing so, forms familial bonds and new friendships that challenge her feelings of abandonment by her mother.

Traces the history, geography, economy, and people of the state of Nebraska, with information on important dates and events, plants and animals of the region, and the branches of government.

A Bohemian immigrant girl comes with her family to Nebraska and becomes Americanized.

"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Nebraska"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces ten sites located in Nebraska while discussing the history of the state.