"By August 1945, World War II was over in Europe, but the fighting continued between American forces and the Japanese, who were losing but determined to fight till the bitter end. And so it fell to a new president--Harry S. Truman--to make the fateful decision to drop two atomic bombs--one on Hiroshima and one on Nagasaki--and bring the war to rapid close. Now, even seventy years later, can anyone know if this was the right choice? In a thoughtful...

3) Tess's tree

Author

Brallier, Jess M

Pub. Date

[2009]

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When nine-year-old Tess invites her friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate her beloved maple tree's life before it must be cut down, she learns that it has meant a lot to other people, as well.

4) Shadowy science: all you need is a shadow!

Author

Brallier, Jess M

Pub. Date

2000

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The science of shadows is explored as well as many inventive ideas to help kids get going on a science project, whether they have to do a written report, an oral report, or a classroom exhibit.

5) The olphabet: "o" no! an alphabet revolt

Author

Brallier, Jess M

Pub. Date

2021.

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A story told by "O" helps little ones identify and remember the order of letters in the alphabet.

6) Lawyers and other reptiles

Author

Brallier, Jess M

Pub. Date

c1992.

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Americans love to hate lawyers, and whether lawyers deserve it or not, they bear the brunt of the most contemptuous comments ever uttered about the members of a single profession. Destined to become the bible of paralegals, legal secretaries, and others who must endure legal egos, this book will appeal to the countless Americans who, like it or not, must talk to, work with, or even (gasp!) live with a lawyer.