Mitchell, Barbara 1941-
Overview
| Works: | 30 works in 128 publications in 1 language and 14,363 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Biographies Literature Fiction History Readers (Publications) |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PZ7.M686, B |
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Most widely held works by
Barbara Mitchell
We'll race you, Henry : a story about Henry Ford by
Barbara Mitchell(
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12 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came to develop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T
12 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came to develop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T
A pocketful of goobers : a story about George Washington Carver by
Barbara Mitchell(
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11 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the scientific efforts of George Washington Carver, especially his production of more than 300 uses for the peanut
11 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the scientific efforts of George Washington Carver, especially his production of more than 300 uses for the peanut
Shoes for everyone : a story about Jan Matzeliger by
Barbara Mitchell(
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8 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the half-Dutch/half-black Surinamese man who, despite the hardships and prejudice he found in his new Massachusetts home, invented a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe industry in the late nineteenth century
8 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 1,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the half-Dutch/half-black Surinamese man who, despite the hardships and prejudice he found in his new Massachusetts home, invented a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe industry in the late nineteenth century
Raggin' : a story about Scott Joplin by
Barbara Mitchell(
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10 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life story of the black Texan who became a popular composer and sought to elevate ragtime to the level of classical music, only to have his talents fully recognized after his death
10 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life story of the black Texan who became a popular composer and sought to elevate ragtime to the level of classical music, only to have his talents fully recognized after his death
Between two worlds : a story about Pearl Buck by
Barbara Mitchell(
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7 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the woman who was awarded both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes for literature
7 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the woman who was awarded both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes for literature
The wizard of sound : a story about Thomas Edison by
Barbara Mitchell(
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10 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the life and contributions of the inventor, from his sickly childhood to the creation of his own favorite invention, the phonograph
10 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the life and contributions of the inventor, from his sickly childhood to the creation of his own favorite invention, the phonograph
CLICK! : a story about George Eastman by
Barbara Mitchell(
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8 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use
8 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use
Red Bird by
Barbara Mitchell(
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5 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 740 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Katie, also known as Red Bird, joins her family and other Indians at the annual powwow in southern Delaware, where they celebrate their Nanticoke heritage with music, dancing, and special foods
5 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 740 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Katie, also known as Red Bird, joins her family and other Indians at the annual powwow in southern Delaware, where they celebrate their Nanticoke heritage with music, dancing, and special foods
Down Buttermilk Lane by
Barbara Mitchell(
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7 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Amish family, traveling by buggy, spends a day doing errands in the village, visiting, and returning home in time for supper
7 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Amish family, traveling by buggy, spends a day doing errands in the village, visiting, and returning home in time for supper
Maker of machines : a story about Eli Whitney by
Barbara Mitchell(
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the inventor of many items but whose application of standardized parts to production was a major influence in the development of industry
4 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the inventor of many items but whose application of standardized parts to production was a major influence in the development of industry
Pyramids : opposing viewpoints by
Barbara Mitchell(
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4 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the mystery surrounding the building of the Egyptian pyramids incorporating expert opinions and popular theories
4 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the mystery surrounding the building of the Egyptian pyramids incorporating expert opinions and popular theories
America, I hear you : a story about George Gershwin by
Barbara Mitchell(
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4 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the life and musical career of the composer who wrote a number of popular musicals and brought jazz into the realm of acceptable and respectable music
4 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the life and musical career of the composer who wrote a number of popular musicals and brought jazz into the realm of acceptable and respectable music
Cornstalks and cannonballs by
Barbara Mitchell(
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2 editions published between 1980 and 1991 in English and held by 552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812
2 editions published between 1980 and 1991 in English and held by 552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812
Father of the Constitution : a story about James Madison by
Barbara Mitchell(
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the life of President James Madison, focusing on his life-long interest in books and study, as well as his role as "Father of the Constitution" and historian of the Constitutional Convention
4 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the life of President James Madison, focusing on his life-long interest in books and study, as well as his role as "Father of the Constitution" and historian of the Constitutional Convention
"Good morning, Mr. President" : a story about Carl Sandburg by
Barbara Mitchell(
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3 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American poet, journalist, and historian whose lifelong interest in Abraham Lincoln led to the publishing of a multi-volume biography which won the Pulitzer Prize
3 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American poet, journalist, and historian whose lifelong interest in Abraham Lincoln led to the publishing of a multi-volume biography which won the Pulitzer Prize
Tomahawks and trombones by
Barbara Mitchell(
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3 editions published between 1982 and 1986 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Related how a group of Moravians, living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, around 1755, used heavenly music to defeat the Delaware Indians
3 editions published between 1982 and 1986 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Related how a group of Moravians, living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, around 1755, used heavenly music to defeat the Delaware Indians
Waterman's child by
Barbara Mitchell(
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4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Annie begins with her great grandmother and tells about her family's life as fishermen on Chesapeake Bay
4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Annie begins with her great grandmother and tells about her family's life as fishermen on Chesapeake Bay
Hush, puppies by
Barbara Mitchell(
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a plantation in the South Carolina low country during pre-Civil War times, a slave cook's efforts to quiet barking hounds during a fish fry results in hush puppies, which have been served at fish fries ever since
1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a plantation in the South Carolina low country during pre-Civil War times, a slave cook's efforts to quiet barking hounds during a fish fry results in hush puppies, which have been served at fish fries ever since
The Old Fasnacht by
Barbara Mitchell(
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3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Pennsylvania Dutch boy who does things very slowly is inspired by his "Grossdawdi" to speed up
3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Pennsylvania Dutch boy who does things very slowly is inspired by his "Grossdawdi" to speed up
Frozen stakes : the future of Antarctic minerals by
Barbara Mitchell(
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6 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evaluates possible arrangements for the management of Antarctic mineral resources which would be acceptable to the countries and companies involved and which would ensure a sound management of the area
6 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evaluates possible arrangements for the management of Antarctic mineral resources which would be acceptable to the countries and companies involved and which would ensure a sound management of the area
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African American agriculturists African American inventors Agriculturists Amish Antiquities Atlantic Ocean--Chesapeake Bay Automobile industry and trade Biographers Buck, Pearl S.--(Pearl Sydenstricker), Carver, George Washington, China Composers Cooking, American Delaware--Lewes Eastman, George, Edison, Thomas A.--(Thomas Alva), Egypt Fishers Ford, Henry, French and Indian War (United States : 1754-1763) Gershwin, George, International law Inventors Joplin, Scott, Lincoln, Abraham, Madison, James, Manners and customs Mass production Matzeliger, Jan Ernst, Military operations, Naval Mineral industries Mines and mineral resources Moravians Muzzle-loading firearms Novelists, American Oyster fisheries Peanuts--Utilization Pennsylvania Pennsylvania--Bethlehem Pennsylvania Dutch Photographic industry Poets, American Presidents Pyramids Sandburg, Carl, Shoemakers Siege of Bethlehem (Pennsylvania : 1755) United States War of 1812 Whitney, Eli,
