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James Cross Giblin

James Cross Giblin was an American children’s author and editor known for his engaging nonfiction, historical nonfiction, and biographies for young readers. Born in Cleveland and raised in Painesville, Ohio, he wrote more than 20 books and won honors including the National Book Award for children’s literature and the Sibert Medal.

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Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero
Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero
1997
 When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
1997
 George Washington: A Picture Book Biography
George Washington: A Picture Book Biography
1998
 The Boy Who Saved Cleveland
The Boy Who Saved Cleveland
2000
 Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
2005
 The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
2015
 From hand to mouth, or, How we invented knives, forks, spoons, and chopsticks, & the table manners to go with them
From hand to mouth, or, How we invented knives, forks, spoons, and chopsticks, & the table manners to go with them
1987
 The Mystery of the Mammoth Bones and How It Was Solved
The Mystery of the Mammoth Bones and How It Was Solved
1999
 Let There Be Light: A Book About Windows
Let There Be Light: A Book About Windows
1988
 From Hand to Mouth Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks, and the Table
From Hand to Mouth Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks, and the Table
1987