OKLAHOMA
A Selected Bibliography of Middle School Non-Fiction Books
REF 303.625 INT
In Their Name: Dedicated to the Brave and the Innocent, Oklahoma City, April 1995. The Official Commemorative Volume. New York: Random House, c1995. A moving tribute to those who died in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. Compiled by the Governor’s office and the Daily Oklahoma newspaper staff. Includes personal narratives and accounts from survivors’ rescuers, victim’s families, and others.
REF 364.164 REQ
Requiem For the Heartland: The Oklahoma City Bombing. San Francisco, : Collins Publishers/Tides Foundation, 1995.
REF 976.638 DEA
Dear Oklahoma City, Get Well Soon: America’s Children Reach Out to the People of Oklahoma. Jim Ross. New York: Walker & Co., 1996. A collection of letters from American children to those affected by the Oklahoma City bombing, with statements from some adults involved in the rescue and clean-up operations.
332.409 STE
Stewart, Gail, 1949-. Militias. Lucent Books, c1998. Discusses the rise of the anti-government militia movement in the United States, the involvement of militias with white supremacists and other hate groups, and the connections between these groups and such events as the Oklahoma City bombing.
364.16 SHE
Sherrow, Victoria. The Oklahoma City Bombing: Terror in the Heartland. Springfield, N.J.: Enslow Publishers, 1998. This book details the events surrounding the 1995 terrorist bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City.
599.643 WEB
Webber, Desiree Morrison. The Buffalo Train Ride. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1999. Although millions of buffalo once roamed the plains, they were almost extinct by the late 1800’s. A plea from Comanche Chief Quanah Parker to President Theodore Roosevelt opened the way for conservationists to establish a wildlife preserve in Oklahoma Territory.
796.332 SNO
Snook, Jeff. What it means to be a Sooner: Barry Switzer, Bob Stoops and Oklahoma’s greatest players. Chicago: Triumph Books, 2005. Presents an overview of the history of the University of Oklahoma football program, including first-hand accounts from coaches Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops, with statements from players past and present, providing information about the school’s athletic traditions.
808.8 OKL
Oklahoma Centennial Anthology. This centennial edition, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run represents Oklahoma children’s (in grades 1-12) understanding of the history and culture of Oklahoma for the past 100 years.
917.66 EXP
Exploring Oklahoma with Children: the essential parent’s travel guide! Edmond, Okla.: Imprinting Pub, 1995
976.6 BAL
Baldwin, Guy. Oklahoma. Benchmark Books/M. Cavendish, c2001. (Celebrate the States series)
976.6 BOR
Boraas, Tracey. Oklahoma. Capstone Press, c2004. (Land of Liberty Series.)
976.6 COU
Couch, Ernie, 1949-. Oklahoma Trivia. Nashville, Tenn.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1999. Facts about the state.
976.6 FEI
Fein, Eric. How to Draw Oklahoma’s Sights and Symbols. The Rosen Publishing Group’s PowerKids Press, c2002.
976.6 FRA
Fradin, Dennis Brindell. Oklahoma. Chicago: Children’s, 1995. Discusses the history, places of interest, and famous people of Oklahoma. (Sea to Shining Sea Series.)
976.6 GIB
Gibson, Arrell Morgan. The Oklahoma Story. 1st ed. Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, c1978. A history of the state beginning with the first settlers15,000 years ago.
976.6 GIB
Gibson, Karen. Oklahoma Facts and Symbols. (Rev. ed.) Capstone Press, 2003.
PB 976.6 HAN
Hansen, Jon. Oklahoma Rescue. 1st ed. New York : Ballantine Books, c1995. Oklahoma City Assistant Fire Chief Jon Hansen’s first person account of the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Murrrah Building bombing in 1995.
976.6 HEI
Heinrichs, Ann. Oklahoma. Chicago : Children’s, 1995. Introduces this central state that has been a “Dust Bowl,” Indian Territory, oil rich, and a promised land to settlers. (America the Beautiful Series)
976.6 KLE
Klett, Mark, 1952-. Photographing Oklahoma, 1889/1991. 1st United States trade ed. Oklahoma City, Okla. : Oklahoma City Art Museum in collaboration with Portfolio Editions, 1991.
976.6 LAD
LaDoux, Rita. 1951- Oklahoma. Lerner Publ., c2003.(Hello USA series).
976.6 OKL
Oklahoma Memories. Edited by Anne Hodges Morgan and Rennard Strickland. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, c1981. Features 27 eyewitness accounts of life in early Oklahoma from those who experienced it.
976.6 PAL
Palmer, Barbara. Oklahoma: The Spirit of America. H.N. Abrams, c1999. (Oklahoma Civilization-Art of the State series).
976.6 SAY
Saylor-Marchant, Linda. Oklahoma. Children’s Press, c2003. (From Sea to Shining Seas series).
976.6 SCI
Scillian, Devin. S is for Sooner : An Oklahoma Alphabet. Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, c2003. The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes with additional information, relating to the state of Oklahoma.
976.6 SHI
Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. [1st ed.]. Norman, : University of Oklahoma Press, [1965]. 3600 counties, cities, mountains and lakes are listed with information about each.
976.6 THO
Thompson, Kathleen. Oklahoma. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c1996. Based on the “Portrait of America” television series.
976.6 WRI
Wright, Muriel Hazel. Mark of Heritage. 2d ed. Oklahoma City : Oklahoma Historical Society, 1976. Includes information about Oklahoma’s historic sites, museums, and roadside /granite/ on-site markers.
976.638 LAM
Lamb, Nancy. One April Morning: Children Remember the Oklahoma City Bombing. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1996. Conversation with children from the Oklahoma City area about their feelings at the time of the bombing of the Federal Building and afterwards.
BIO HEU
Heupel, Josh. The Road to Glory. Grand Island, NE: CrossTraining, c2001. Examines the life of Josh Heupel, a quarterback with the University of Oklahoma Sooners during the championship winning 2000 season; provides comments from Josh about his thoughts, feelings, and faith; and includes scores and notes for each game in the 2000 season, as well as the play by play for the Big 12 Championship Game and Orange Bowl.
BIO LUT
Lutz, Norma Jean. J.C. Watts. Philadelphia, PA.: Chelsea House, 1999. Follows the life of J.C. Watts, who played professional football, served as a Baptist minister, and became the first Republican African-American to be elected to congress from Oklahoma.
BIO MOO
Moore, Adam, 1979-. Broken Arrow Boy. Kansas City, MO.: Landmark Editions, c1990. Adam Moore describes how he suffered a serious brain injury and recovered with medical help and family support.(Written and illustrated by series).
AV VCR FIC WHE
Where The Red Fern Grows. Stanford, CT : Sherman Oaks, Calif.: Vestron Video: Dis. by Family Home Entertainment, c1993. James Whitmore, Stewart Peterson, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman. The story of a young Oklahoma boy and the love he has for the two hunting dogs he bought with his own savings.
AV VCR 551.55 TOR
Tornado Chasers. New York : A&E Home Video c1995 PRESENTER other storms in Oklahoma.: Billl Kurtis. Looks at the groups of scientists that make their living studying tornadoes and other storms in Oklahoma.
AV VCR 574.5 TAL
Tall Grass Prairie: An American Story. Washington D.C.: The Society, c1997, c1994.. Introduces the ecosystem and history of America’s tall grass prairie. Documents a tall grass prairie restoration project in Oklahoma.
AV VCR 791.4372 OKL
Oklahoma! Farmington Hills, Mich.: CBS/Fox Video, 1984. Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Shirley Jones, Gene Nelson, Rod Steiger. MacRae portrays Curley, the handsome love-struck cowboy in love with Laura Williams (Jones). Steiger portrays the muscled hired hand who menaces them.
AV VCR 976.6 IND
Indians, Outlaws and Angie Debo. Alexandria, VA: PBS Video, c1988. David McCullough. Through involved and meticulous research, historian Angie Debo uncovers the story of how the Indians of Oklahoma were deprived of the oil revenue from their lands.
AV VCR 976.6 OKL
Oklahoma: A Remarkable Film About a World Class State. Oklahoma: Oklahoma Heritage Association; 1995.
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