Books by Catherine Gourley
Welcome to Samantha's World-1904: Growing Up in America's New Century (American Girl Collection)
An in-depth look at life for girls and women in America in 1904 discusses city and town life, social reform, new inventions, amusements, and more from the perspective of nine-year-old Samantha Parkington.
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Who Was Maria Tallchief?
Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.
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The Invisible Me: Plays About Self-Image (Get Into Character)
People often tend to link their personal identity to their physical body. Two reader's theater-style plays focus on both male and female characters and their body images. Clarisse believes she is too fat and becomes obsessed with dieting. Sam's story focuses on a male's impatience for change to occur - will he always be 4'11" and 98 pounds? Young people will learn that they may have more control over self-image than they imagine.
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