Heroes lead, inspire, and perform memorable acts that shape the lives of others. In the pages of this book, readers will learn the stories behind Kearny's heroes--the people whose contributions made Kearny into the thriving, diverse community it is today. Ed Karolasz gave his life for his country during the war in Iraq. Councilman Norman Doyle helped a young girl get the medical attention she needed. College student Gabriela Salvador restores historic costumes for the town museum. Real estate developers Louis Lindblom and Edward Strong built the town's financial institutions and the Arlington section. Educators Peg Bixler and Barbara Toczko devoted themselves to their students. From the town known as Soccertown, USA, came John Harkes, Tony Meola, and Tab Ramos, who played on the United States team in the FIFA World Cup. But there was also Louis Eilshemius, the somewhat mad and reclusive artist, and Albert Gonzalez, a government informant and computer criminal. This "City of Opportunity" has produced more than its share of personalities that have created admirable and notorious international, national, and local legends.

Legendary Locals of Kearny

Krasner, Barbara

Religion & Spirituality

Arcadia Publishing

Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israel’s first female prime minister, who was born in Russia and grew up in Milwaukee, this story is based on a true episode in the early life of Golda Meir.

Goldie Takes a Stand!: Golda Meir's First Crusade

Children's Books

Biographies

Kar-Ben Pub

Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israel’s first female prime minister, who was born in Russia and grew up in Milwaukee, this story is based on a true episode in the early life of Golda Meir.

Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade

Kar-Ben Publishing ®

Bubonic Plague: How the Black Death Changed History (Edge Books: Infected!)

The bubonic plague is a disease spread by fleas that live on rats. Outbreaks of the disease killed millions of people. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.

History

Raintree

Presidential politics has always been a minefield of competition, excitement, and even scandal. Read about the evolution of presidential politics from the election of George Washington, the nation's first president, to the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Learn which elements have stood the test of time, such as the Electoral College, and other elements, such as voting rights and processes, that have evolved with the changing times.

A Timeline of Presidential Elections (Presidential Politics) (Connect: Presidential Politics)

Capstone Pr Inc

A Timeline of Presidential Elections (Connect: Presidential Politics)

Capstone Press

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from the dark shadow of Adolf Hitler. After Hitler and the Nazis rose to power, they captured and murdered millions of Jews, a fate only some were able to escape. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Escaping Hitler (Great Escapes in History)

Momentum

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from war-torn East Germany. From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, thousands of people fled the communist regime in East Germany to the freedom of West Germany. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Escaping East Germany (Great Escapes in History)

Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Jewish immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.

Jewish Immigrants: In Their Shoes (Immigrant Experiences)

Geography & Cultures

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Books by Krasner, Barbara

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Legendary Locals of Kearny

Goldie Takes a Stand!: Golda Meir's First Crusade

Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade

Bubonic Plague: How the Black Death Changed History (Edge Books: Infected!)

Bubonic Plague: How the Black Death Changed History (Edge Books: Infected!)

A Timeline of Presidential Elections (Presidential Politics) (Connect: Presidential Politics)

A Timeline of Presidential Elections (Connect: Presidential Politics)

Escaping Hitler (Great Escapes in History)

Escaping East Germany (Great Escapes in History)

Jewish Immigrants: In Their Shoes (Immigrant Experiences)