chicago (ill.)

"Emmi, a German immigrant, is living in Chicago when the Great Fire breaks out on October 8, 1871, and, separated from her father, she finds herself with her neighbors, Cara and Seamus, braving the smoke and flames trying to escape the danger of the burning city, and searching for all their parents"--OCLC.

"Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go on a vacation to Chicago--but can someone as famous as Santa stay out of sight? Read what happens when things don't quite go as planned. This [book] combines a seasonal story with search-and-find artwork that will have children looking for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and reindeer amongst Chicago's most iconic sights"--Provided by publisher.

High school freshman Ryan Walsh, a Chicago Cubs fan, meets Nick when they both skip school on opening day, and their blossoming relationship becomes difficult for Ryan when she discovers that Nick is seriously ill and she again feels the pain of losing her father five years earlier.

Presents an unabridged edition of the controversial 1906 novel which describes the conditions of the Chicago stockyards through the eyes of a young immigrant struggling in America.

Chronicles the 2013 summer of violent crime in Chicago as endemic of a larger culture of violence in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods. Profiles several individuals who have been touched by this violence and how they cope with the death that follows them.

Young readers will easily engage in Michelle Obama's life through the meticulously uncomplicated, age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts provided throughout this inspiring story.

Sudhir Venkatesh recounts how he managed to work his way into one of Chicago's must brutal crack-dealing gangs and describes the horrific events he witnessed, and sometimes participated in.

Explains how to use the computer science concept of data analysis to look at data about the population of Chicago in order to learn more about the city.

Explores the life of Michelle Obama, former First Lady and child and veteran rights activist.

Presents a novel about three Jewish families who live on both sides of California Avenue in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood and chronicles their loves, heartaches, friendships, and losses during the late 1970s and early 1980s.