Clifford, Eth. Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library. (J Cl)
Two girls spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard.
Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Running Out of Time. (J Ha)
When a diphtheria epidemic hits her
1840 village, Jessie discovers it is actually a 1995 tourist site under
unseen observation by heartless scientists, and it's up to Jessie to
escape the village and save the lives of the dying children.
Hale, Janet. The Conners of Conner Prairie. (J Ha)
A fictionalized biography of two brothers in the Indiana territory.
Ketteman, Helen. The Year of No More Corn. (Ej Ke)
Beanie's grandfather tells him about a failed corn crop in 1928 and how
he was able to make corn trees grow from whittled corn kernels.
Sanders, Scott Russell. The Floating House. (Ej Sa)
In 1815, the McClures sail their flatboat down
the Ohio River and settle in what would become Indiana.
Sanders, Scott Russell. A Place Called Freedom. (Ej Sa)
After being freed from slavery, James and his family journey from Tennessee to Indiana to start a new life.
Service, Pamela. When the Night Wind Howls. (J Se)
Ghostly apparitions at the community theater Sidonie and her mother
join after moving to a small Indiana town lead Sid to
an investigation which uncovers something so sad and so evil it seems it
could never be put right--but she determines to try.
Thrasher, Crystal. The Dark Didn't Catch Me. (J Th)
Able to find beauty in the hills of southern Indiana, Seeley withstands the work, troubles, and sorrows that encompass her family during the depression.
Anderson, Joan. The Glorious Fourth at Prairietown.
(J 394.2 An)
Recreates the Fourth of July in 1836 in the fictional village of Prairietown, Indiana, to show how the holiday was celebrated in a typical frontier community.
Berry, S. L. Indianapolis. (J 917.7252 Be)
Explores Indianapolis, both past and present, describing neighborhoods, attractions, festivals, and sites.
Bial, Raymond. Where Lincoln Walked. (J 921 Li)
Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places, buildings, and objects significant in his life.
Brill, Marlene Targ. Indiana. (J 917.72 Br)
Discusses the history of Indiana, as well as its present, its people, and its places of interest.
Cameron, Layne Scott. Kidding Around Indianapolis.
(J 917.7252 Ca)
Provides information on landmarks, museums, parks, sports activities, entertainment, restaurants, and other things to see and do in Indianapolis.
Henry, Joanne Landers. A Clearing in the Forest.
(J 977.2 He)
A biographical novel about Elijah Fletcher, a settler boy growing up in Indianapolis during the 1830s.
Henry, Joanne Landers. Log Cabin in the Woods: A True Story About a Pioneer Boy. (J 977.2 He)
Recounts Oliver Johnson's experiences living in the densely forested wilderness of nineteenth-century central Indiana.
Italia, Bob. Indiana Pacers. (J 796.323 It)
Presents an overview of the history and key personalities of the Indiana Pacers from 1967 to the present day.
Stanley, Loren. Indianapolis Colts. (J 796.332 St)
Traces the history of the team from its beginnings through 1996.
Waters, Kate. The Mysterious Horseman. (J 977.2 Wa)
Andrew hopes for excitement when his family moves from their farm to Prairietown in 1836, but things seem pretty tame until he overhears talk about a mysterious night rider.
Weber, Bruce. The Indianapolis 500. (J 796.72 We)
Discusses the history, the cars, and the drivers of America's biggest
racing event.
Contact
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Updated:
May 20, 2010
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