James Giblin Books
Thomas Jefferson
By James Giblin
A simple, well rounded portrait of Thomas Jefferson's life which should appeal to junior readers; the text is accompanied by beautiful oil paintings which heighten the reality of the narrative.
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Edith Wilson
By James Giblin
A biography of the First Lady who gave vital support to her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, and to the nation during and after World War I.
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The century that was
By James Giblin, James Cross Giblin
A collection of essays by well-known authors for young people, reflecting on various aspects of life in twentieth-century America, including politics, the environment, sports, fashion, and civil ri...
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The skyscraper book
By James Giblin
Discusses skyscrapers, from the first one constructed in Chicago in 1884 to those of today, and points out the problems skyscrapers have helped solve and create.
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The skyscraper book
By James Giblin
Discusses skyscrapers, from the first one constructed in Chicago in 1884 to those of today, and points out the problems skyscrapers have helped solve and create.
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Chimney sweeps
By James Giblin
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
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Chimney sweeps
By James Giblin
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
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The truth about Santa Claus
By James Giblin
Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus.
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The truth about Santa Claus
By James Giblin
Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus.
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