Illinois Authors

A. Whitman, Niles, Ill. : 1985.

Describes the life of the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, from her adventurous girlhood to her mysterious disappearance during a flight around the world in 1937--Title page verso.

Ballantine Books, New York : 1988.

Whitman, Chicago : ©1981.

Text and photographs present an account of life behind the scenes at the Illinois Equine Hospital.

Albert Whitman & Company, Morton Grove, Illinois : [2013]

Describes the vigorous and unconventional life of the founder of the Girl Scout movement in the United States.

F. Watts, New York : 1985.

Presents "new etiquette," which combines consideration for others with new ideas of honesty and sincerity, for use at home, at school, and in public.

Garrett Educational Corp., Ada, Okla. : ©1989.

A biography of the New Hampshire politician who served as president during a period of increasing bitterness between the North and the South.

A. Whitman, Chicago : ©1975.

Cristi must decide whether to save a handicapped horse even though it will mean she may never own it.

F. Watts, New York : 1987.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of inheritable diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs, and diabetes and explores the field of genetic counseling.

F. Watts, New York : 1986.

An introduction, for beginning riders, to the physical characteristics of horses and foals, their care and training, and the history of the different breeds.

A. Whitman, Chicago : ©1978.

His summer experiences at Lakeside Horse Farm convince Benjy he will never be a jockey; therefore, he sets more realistic goals that will still involve him with horses.

Ballantine Books, New York : ©1986.

F. Watts, New York : 1991.

Describes the life cycle, habits and behavior, and different species of owls.

Raintree Editions ; Milwaukee : ©1976.

A brief biography of Robyn Smith emphasizing her struggles to become a jockey and gain acceptance in the racing world.

F. Watts, New York : ©1992.

Describes the history and organization of the Special Olympics and explains how athletes and volunteers can get involved.

F. Watts, New York : 1989.

A primer for the expectant mother on the nature of pregnancy and how she can care for both herself and the unborn baby.

F. Watts, New York : 1990, ©1988.

Oxford University Press, Oxford ; 2006.

Messner, New York : ©1981.

An introduction to various kinds of banks and their functions, with a brief history of banking in the United States.

A. Whitman, Chicago : ©1977.

Marni must lose her beloved horse to spend more time studying, but when she helps in a program for handicapped riders she gains new insight into her problem.