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Harrell, Sara Gordon – 1977
Tomo-chi-chi was a Creek Indian leader who did much to insure peaceful relations between the first English colonists in Georgia and the native Americans. His wisdom and dedication to peace were known and respected by the Creek people and the English colonists. He developed a lifelong friendship with General James Oglethorpe, the English founder of…
Descriptors: Adults, American Indians, Biographies, Books
Jacques, Joseph W., Comp; Schwartz, Beverly, Comp. – 1976
This bibliography was developed for use by librarians, curriculum specialists, learning center directors, and teachers to help them find interesting non-instructional materials for adults with limited reading ability (including young adults). Following a brief introductory discussion on simplified literature, the nearly 450 abstracts of fiction…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies
Carlsen, G. Robert – 1971
The current changing preferences of teen-agers, changes which result from social forces, are presented. An attempt is also made to orient adults to a better understanding of the concerns of young people. The point is made that these concerns can, with skillful guidance, lead the young to a lifetime habit of reading and finding out for themselves…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Biographies, Books