west virginia

Provides an introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of West Virginia; and includes tips on visiting the state, related projects, a time line, a glossary, fast facts, a biographical dictionary, and resources.

Relates episodes in the life of eleven-year-old Ellie and her family who live in a coal mining town in West Virginia.

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Vacationing on a farm in West Virginia near the haunted glass factory where crazy old Irwin Loop used to make marbles, eleven-year-old Jenna decides to use the place to shock her mute younger brother into talking.

A teenager in a large family that lives in a trailer yearns for love, approval, an escape from endless chores, and a chance to make something of herself. When a good and decent man, seven years her senior, falls in love with her, she realizes marriage to him could solve her problems.

Presents an introduction to the state of West Virginia, in simple text with illustrations, describing its location, landscape, cities, and people. Includes maps.

Jimmy Cannon tells about his life in the 1940s as the son of a West Virginia railroad man, loving the trains and expecting one day to work on the railroad like his father and brothers.

This book is an introduction to West Virginia, describing its location, history, land, wildlife, landmarks, food, and festivals.

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

One day a stranger comes to claim Billy Creekmore from the Guardian Angels Home for Boys; and he embarks on a cross-country journey in search of his past, his future, and his own true self.