soviet union

Based on a memoir written in the early twentieth century, tells the story of a young girl and her life in Russia, her travels to America, and her subsequent life in the United States.

Describes the efforts of the Soviet Union and the United States to be the first to put a man into space, focusing on the early missions of Project Mercury.

The author recalls her early years in a small Jewish town in western Russia and the last days there as she and her mother prepare to join her father in the United States.

Prince Ivan wanders into an enchanted garden and, with the help of the magnificent Firebird, rescues a princess from an evil sorcerer.

Describes one Jewish family's fourteen-year struggle to emigrate from Leningrad in the Soviet Union to Chicago, Illinois, and the adjustments they have made.

A graphic novel account of the life of Laika, the first dog in space, who died in her experimental launch.

Describes the race to be the first to reach the moon between the United States and the Soviet Union, discussing the social effects and technological advancements of the competition.

In 1943 sixteen-year-old Erik experiences the horrors of war when he is drafted into the German army and sent to fight on the Russian front.

Chronicles the youth, rise to power, and dictatorial reign of the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin.

Surveys food products, customs, and preparation in the Soviet Union, describing regional dishes, cooking techniques, and recipes for a variety of meals.