Background
Adams, Barbara Johnston was born on August 24, 1943 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Cossin and Charlotte (Shiels) Johnston.
(Every dollar travels from person to person in a different...)
Every dollar travels from person to person in a different way. Matt finds a dollar on his way home from school and uses it to buy shoelaces from Eric. Eric spends the dollar on bubble gum at the corner store. Jennifer, who happens to be the next customer, receives the dollar as part of her change. A dollar bill is something we all see and use every day of our lives. But do we know how it's made? The meaning of the symbols that are shown on the front and back of the dollar? How long the average dollar stays in circulation? In this fascinating and informative book, Barbara Johnston Adams weaves together a fictional narrative about the travels of a single dollar with facts and anecdotes that are sure to delight young readers.
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(Follows the life and career of the popular black entertai...)
Follows the life and career of the popular black entertainer, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as a comedian and actor.
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Adams, Barbara Johnston was born on August 24, 1943 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Cossin and Charlotte (Shiels) Johnston.
Bachelor with honors, Connecticut College, 1965.
Staff editor, Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York City, 1965-1966; editor, World Public Company. New York City, 1967; faculty research assistant Booker T. Washington papers, U. Maryland., College Park, 1967-1969; director public relations, Young Women’s Christian Association, Washington, 1969-1971; free-lance writer, editor, teacher, consultant, Reston, Virginia, since 1972.
(Follows the life and career of the popular black entertai...)
(Every dollar travels from person to person in a different...)
Member Authors Guild, Society Children's Book Writers, The Children's Book Guild Washington District of Columbia, Pen and Brush, Inc.
Married Lawrence Curtis Adams, December 17, 1966. 1 child, Hilary Shiels.