A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
An introduction to the life of twentieth-century Swiss painter Paul Klee, with reproductions of his work and an overview of his artistic style and influence.
A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
an American spymaster and the German resistance in WWII
Miller, Scott
This is the secret and suspenseful account of how OSS spymaster Allen Dulles led a network of Germans conspiring to assassinate Hitler and negotiate surrender to bring about the end of World War II before the Soviet?s advance.
Explores the life and career of Roger Federer, discussing his interest in sports at an early age, success in the junior circuit, and professional career; and includes quotes, statistics, a glossary, and resources.
In letters throughout the year, Alexandra's grandmother describes the routines and celebrations that make up life in her little village in the mountains of Switzerland.
Provides an overview of eleven ongoing historical and political controversies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with extensive background information, hypothetical positions, and a "Questions and Activities" section.
Provides information about the life and career of early twentieth-century architect, painter, and poet Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, and includes illustrations, photographs, and documents relating to his work.
