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The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier, Virginia, 1863 (My Name is America)
by Jim Murphy<P>Ignorant to the bitter realities of military life, 16-year-old James enlists in the Union Army at the dawn of the Civil War. <P>When his lieutenant assigns him to be the company historian of the G Company of the 122nd Regiment, New York Volunteers, he is initially at a loss as to what exactly he is supposed to record. <P>As the days pass, James settles into his role, but he cannot take comfort in it. <P>His country is divided by a bloody war, and his unit struggles through the hardships and turmoil. <P>Through his journal entries, James poignantly captures the terror of battle, the drudgery of day-to-day life in the infantry, the loss of comrades, and the disillusionment of a young soldier.
The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce: A PIlgrim boy, Plymouth, 1620 (My Name is America)
by Ann RinaldiThis book is historical fiction. Many of the characters did exist. The story is of a 14 year old boy Jasper Jonathan Pierce and his voyage on the Mayflower. After arriving at Plymouth, Jasper has many adventures. The book is well done, and accurate in most details.
The Journal of Jedediah Barstow: An Emigrant on the Oregon Trail, Overland, 1845 (My Name is America)
by Ellen LevineHaving lost his parents and sister in a river accident, Jedediah decides to make his way through a wild, new world to the Oregon Territory on his own.
The Journal of Jesse Smoke: A Cherokee Boy, the Trail of Tears, 1838 (My Name is America)
by Joseph BruchacCritically acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac's exciting JOURNAL OF JESSE SMOKE is now in paperback with a dynamic repackaging! <P><P> In 1838 in Tennessee, the Cherokee Nation is on the brink of being changed forever as they face the Removal -- being forcibly moved from their homes and land, in part because of a treaty signed by a group of their own people. Sixteen-year-old Jesse Smoke has been studying at the Mission School, but it has been shut down and turned into a fort for the ever-increasing number of soldiers entering the territory. Now Jesse has returned to his home to live with his widowed mother and two younger sisters. All hope lies on the Cherokee chief, John Ross, who is in Washington, D.C., trying to delay the Removal. <P><P>Then one night, family members are suddenly awakened, dragged from their homes, and brought at gunpoint to a stockade camp. From there, Jesse and his family are forced to march westward on the horrifying Trail of Tears during the long, cold winter months. It's a difficult journey west, and Jesse's not sure if he and his family can survive the journey.
The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy, The Chisholm Trail, 1871 (My Name is America)
by Walter Dean MyersTwo-time Newbery Honor-winning author Myers writes about an African-American boy's struggles with his first cattle drive in 1871 and the racial prejudices of the day.
The Journal of Otto Peltonen: A Finnish Immigrant, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1905 (My Name Is America)
by William DurbinOtto Peltonen emigrates from Finland to Minnesota in 1906, where he and his father work long, dangerous hours in the iron ore mines. Otto's experiences strengthen his resolve to find freedom that his family sailed to America for.
The Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty: A United States Marine Corps, Khe Sanh, Vietnam, 1968 (My Name is America)
by Ellen Emerson White<P>"This journal is based upon actual events, but all names and certain unit and operational details have been changed, in order to protect the privacy of the Marines who actually served so bravely at Khe Sanh. Although every attempt has been made to present the story as accurately as possible, based upon public records, any resemblance to actual people (other than public figures such as President Johnson) is very much a coincidence. When recounting the actions taken by certain soldiers, students of the Vietnam War may recognize the people they represent. As a result, no identifying details whatsoever are given, when these particular incidents are recounted, based upon after-action reports and other sources. All Americans owe a great debt of thanks to the veterans of the Vietnam War -- and every other war. <P>Includes a history of Vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military information." <P>This is the companion book to Where have all the flowers gone? : the diary of Molly MacKenzie Flaherty (Dear America), already on bookshare.
The Journal of Rufus Rowe: A Witness to the Battle of Fredericksburg, Bowling Green, Virginia, 1862 (My Name is America)
by Sid HiteWhen 16-year-old Rufus Rowe runs away from home to escape his cruel stepfather, he ends up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, just as the Rebel troops are preparing for a confrontation with the Union Army.
The Journal of Scott Pendelton Collins: A World War II Soldier, Normandy, France, 1944 (My Name is America)
by Walter Dean MyersEach harrowing day of battle in France convinces 17-year-old Scott Pendleton Collins that he may not survive. In desperation, he records his thoughts, fears, and hopes in a journal he has carried since his first days as a soldier in Basic Training at Fort Dix.
The Journal of Sean Sullivan: A Transcontinental Railroad Worker, Nebraska and Points West, 1867 (My Name Is America)
by William DurbinIn 1867, 15-year-old Sean experiences both hardships and rewards when he joins his father in working on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
The Journal of the Two Sisters (My Little Pony)
by Amy Keating RogersAs seen on the hit animated series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! Learn all about the history of Canterlot and Equestria in this replica of the magical journal kept by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Find out how they were crowned, learn about their struggles to protect the ponies of Equestria, and relive their ultimate battle against each other. Plus, learn more about Star Swirl and Bearded! (This abridged edition only contains The Journal of Two Sisters. The Journal of Friendship is available separately.)
The Journal of William Thomas Emerson: A Revolutionary War Patriot, Boston, Masschusetts, 1774 (My Name Is America)
by Barry DenenbergSet in Massachusetts, this is the story of a boy surrounded by the politics and violence of war, who becomes a spy for the rebel colonists.
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner, California, 1852 (My Name Is America Series)
by Laurence Yep<P>1881. A small village in China. A new emperor. The old problems such as hunger. Uncle Precious Stone declares that he is going to The Golden Mountain. After some time for preparation, he goes. <P>A few months later, Mama and Papa receive a request to send older brother. But they send Runt! He is the younger, smaller, more intellectual brother. <P>This is an exciting adventure! Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history (American and Chinese) and culture. A fine book for a book report!
Journalism (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffEnhancing our youths' competitive edge through merit badges
Journalist (Careers With Character)
by Sherry BonniceFind out what it takes to be a journalist with character... Journalists have many career areas from which to choose. Some of the most common include: *News reporter; *Editor; *Investigative reporter; *Magazine writer; *Freelance writer; and *Foreign correspondent. Most employers in this field require experience as well as education, and equally important is character. Without the core qualities of a good character, journalists' work does not benefit those it serves. That's why journalists need: Integrity to report a story accurately... Compassion and respect for human beings who need their stories told... And courage to face dangerous situations and withstand pressure. Journalists have the power to fight injustice, ignorance, poverty, and prejudice. Journalist will show you how.
Journalist (Cool On the Go Careers)
by William David ThomasHigh-interest topic to motivate reluctant readers and spark interest in career exploration; Career Fact File on job outlook, education and training, and salaries; On-the-job profiles and interviews provide an up-close look at the career; Content written at a level accessible to struggling readers; Reviewed by a reading specialist, Susan Nations, M.Ed.; Engaging sidebars support text; Glossary, sources of further information, index.
The Journals of Rachel Scott
by Beth NimmoWritten teen to teen as a first-person narrative, this is not a book about the Columbine shootings - instead, it's a story of faith, told in Rachel's own words. The book includes first person narratives, journal entries, drawings from Rachel's diary, and notes from her parents and friends at Columbine High School. Additionally, "me pages" (what makes me angry, what I'm afraid of) encourage teens to explore issues central to their lives and faith. Highlighting Rachel's faith journey from the time she became a Christian, through her joys and doubts, her hopes and dreams, this story is a triumphant testimony that teens will treasure.
The Journey: The Separation; The Illusion; The Prophecy; The Proposal; The Mutation; The Weakness; The Arrival; The Hidden; The Other; The Familiar; The Journey (Animorphs #42)
by K. A. ApplegateSometimes your worst problems are the ones you can't actually see. Like the Helmacrons. These less-than-an-inch-high aliens are back, and they want the morphing cube more than ever. Obviously Rachel and the other Animorphs can't let them take the cube. But when Rachel tries to stop the Helmacrons from stealing it, Marco gets in the way and ends up with tiny aliens, well, up his nose. Rachel and the others can't let the Helmacrons stay inside Marco's head. They're armed, and could cause serious damage. So the Animorphs come up with a plan to evict the Helamcrons from their new residence. But it involves a shrinking ray and the obvious: Marco's nose...
The Journey (Animorphs #42)
by K. A. ApplegateThe Helmacrons need more power to escape the Earth's atmosphere, so they have returned to demand the morphing cube. When Rachel tries to destroy their ship, the tiny egomaniacs bail--right into Marco's left nostril. And the other Animorphs have to get them out before the little aliens do some real damage.
Journey
by Aaron BeckerA lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.
The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism, and Renewal
by Sheila HamanakaText and photographed details of a mural depict the history of the Japanese people in America.
The Journey (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #2)
by Kathryn LaskyIn the Guardians of Ga'Hoole Series Book 2, Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger make a harrowing journey to the Great Ga'Hoole Tree -- a mythical place where an order of owls rises each night to perform noble deeds -- seeking help to fight the evil afoot in the owl world.
Journey
by Patricia MaclachlanJourney is eleven the summer his mother leaves him and his sister, Cat, with their grandparents. He is sad and angry, and spends the summer looking for the clues that will explain why she left. Journey searches photographs for answers. He hunts family resemblances in Grandma's albums. Looking for happier times, he tries to put together the torn pieces of the pictures his mother shredded before her departure. And he also searches the photographs his grandfather takes as the older man attempts to provide Journey with a past. In the process, the boy learns to look and finds that, for him, the camera is a means of finding things his naked eye has missed--things like inevitability of his mother's departure and the love that still binds his family.
The Journey
by Francesca SannaThis book depicts the flight of a mother and her two children from a conflict zone to safety in another country.
Journey
by Joyce Carol ThomasMeggie spearheads an investigation into the mysterious disappearances and murders of young people in her town, discovering a plot to rob others of their youth in a horrifying way.