Background
Brill, Marlene Targ was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Irving and Genevieve (Worshill) Targ.
(Here's help for parents who must cope with the details of...)
Here's help for parents who must cope with the details of raising children in the often-demanding contemporary environment. Bringing up children today is different - and in many ways, more difficult - than it was in past generations. Barron's Parenting Keys speak to today's parents, with answers to today's problems. Understanding Down syndrome; parent/family adjustment; child's health & education; planning for the future.
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(A thorough account of the history of the Cherokee Nation'...)
A thorough account of the history of the Cherokee Nation's conflicts with white colonizers over its tribal land and the U.S. government's removal of the people from their ancestral home in 1838 and their forced migration west to Oklahoma. This book presents the tragic story of Andrew Jackson's betrayal of the Cherokee Nation that had adopted white ways. The story opens with the Cherokee beginning their trek west and details events leading to the loss of their homeland.
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(Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child's...)
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child's communication, behavior, and social skills. This new edition has been updated to reflect current trends and technologies used in diagnosing and treating autism. Parents will find balanced and up-to-date information on therapy, education, health care, and other areas. Books in Barron's easy-to-read series of Parenting Keys contain advice and information on a wide range of child-related subjects, written by experts in psychology, physical health, education, and social and personal development. Parenting Keys help parents raise healthy, happy, productive, and well-adjusted children in the demanding contemporary environment.
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(Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and ...)
Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.
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(Provides a look into the life of the Latin American woman...)
Provides a look into the life of the Latin American woman and winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize, who spread her message throughout Guatemala in the search for human rights for her people, the Maya, against the cruel and unlawful treatment they endured from powerful landowners.
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(Traces the development of the women's suffrage movement a...)
Traces the development of the women's suffrage movement and its leaders, whose hard work led to a constitutional amendment in 1920 allowing women to vote and paved the way for today's women's rights movement.
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(What do you do when you lose a tooth? Do you try to excha...)
What do you do when you lose a tooth? Do you try to exchange it with a beaver for one of his? Do you save it for the Tooth Mouse, or is that the Tooth Fairy? This magically illustrated book shows how children from various cultures and 17 different countries celebrate this rite of passage.
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(Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic...)
Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic Competition In the past several months the thrill of women's soccer, the storybook tale of the Williams sisters in tennis, the continuing success of the WNBA, the increasing popularity of women's ice hockey and the birth of women's football have made women's sports the number one sports story of 1999. With so many children playing soccer and being more interested than ever in many different sports, a new series from Barron's, for children 10 years old and up will offer valuable insight to budding athletes and be entertaining reading. Winning Women in Soccer and Winning Women in Ice Hockey explore in-depth the dynamic world of women's soccer and ice hockey for young readers. Barron's Winning Women in Ice Hockey includes a brief history, a how-to-play section, a glossary, a hockey connections list, a further reading list, a bibliography, web sites and an index. Profiles of such women hockey stars as Cammi Granato, Manon Rheaume, Erin Whitten and Hayley Wickenheiser comprise the majority of the book. Both books explore the drive, determination and talent behind the athletes that have propelled women's sports into the forefront of competitive athletics. Along with serving as a practical guide and handy reference source, each book tells one of the most compelling stories in sports today.
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(Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic...)
Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic Competition In the past several months the thrill of women's soccer, the storybook tale of the Williams sisters in tennis, the continuing success of the WNBA, the increasing popularity of women's ice hockey and the birth of women's football have made women's sports the number one sports story of 1999. With so many children playing soccer and being more interested than ever in many different sports, a new series from Barron's, for children 10 years old and up will offer valuable insight to budding athletes and be entertaining reading. Winning Women in Soccer and Winning Women in Ice Hockey explore in-depth the dynamic world of women's soccer and ice hockey for young readers. Uncovering the origins of women's soccer and tracing the evolution of the popularity of the sport in the U.S., Winning Women In Soccer details the personal stories of the sports rising stars and the exhilaration of championship and Olympic women's soccer competition. More than a mere history, the book serves as a practical guide on how to play the game and the unique challenges of women's soccer. Of particular interest to women's soccer fans, are the in depth profiles of such women soccer stars as April Heinrichs, Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry and Kristine Lilly. In addition to a detailed glossary and index, the book includes: - Soccer connections - Where to find more information - A further reading list - Bibliography - List of related web sites Both books explore the drive, determination and talent behind the athletes that have propelled women's sports into the forefront of competitive athletics. Along with serving as a practical guide and handy reference source, each book tells one of the most compelling stories in sports today.
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(Books in Barron's "Sport Success" series profile successf...)
Books in Barron's "Sport Success" series profile successful female athletes and recount their triumphs on fields of play. Books also cover the story of each sport, summarize rules, and present important information on resources for playing and actively promoting the games among women. They encourage girls to participate in athletics as a way of having fun and developing the habit of success that will extend to other aspects of their lives. This title profiles basketball stars Nancy Lieberman-Cline, Sheryl Swoopes, and Lisa Leslie. Here too are playing tips, rules, and more. (Ages 10 and older)
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(During the mid-1800s, thousands of girls and boys worked ...)
During the mid-1800s, thousands of girls and boys worked all day, six days a week, in textile mills around the country. One of the biggest mills was Amoskeag, in New Hampshire. This was the mill where young Margaret Knight and her family worked. Like her coworkers, Margaret was deeply troubled by the dangerous looms and deadly accidents that occurred so often. Margaret determined to invent something to make the looms safer. But in 1850, it wasn't easy for a twelve-year-old girl to prove she could make a difference. This story of a brave girl inventor was a 2002 National Council of Social Studies/Children's Book Council Notable Trade Book.
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(So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What paren...)
So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your general direction and head off to do something "fun." Sharpening the minds of your youngsters presents more challenges than climbing Mt. Everest, and the responsibility of making your kids use more of their brain cells can be overwhelming - even when you don't encounter resistance. Raising smart kids requires long-term commitment, sacrifice, and diligence - not to mention the patience of a saint. And as long as you don't obsess about being the perfect parent, you will be able to enjoy your kids' journey of self-discovery right along with them. But how do you accomplish this? How do you overcome the resistance? How do you tackle the overwhelming task of not only helping your children succeed in school, but also increasing their ability to make their own way in the world? That's where "Raising Smart Kids For Dummies" steps in to help. Written in easy-to-understand terms (and absolutely no slick psycho-babble), this book gives you sound advice on encouraging your kids to set their sights high and achieve success, whether at school, with friends, or in your community. And you don't have to be a new parent to gain insight from this book; experienced parents can reap rewards with the help of this book in their effort to raise fulfilled children. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in "Raising Smart Kids For Dummies: " Recognizing the characteristics of smart kids Knowing when to push - and when not to Disciplining your kids in a positive way Growing smarter kids from healthier bodies Planning the development of your kids' brains: From newborns to teenagers Taking your smart kids beyond high school Eliminating brain drain from school-skipping, drug abuse, and raging hormones Top Ten lists of family characteristics that nurture smart kids, what smart kids read, and resources for bolstering parents' confidence You've heard it said a thousand times: The children are the future. Children have such potential, but rarely live up to it. Why take this chance with your own kids? Make the commitment to prepare your kids for life on their own. With "Raising Smart Kids For Dummies," you, too, can achieve success - and have a little fun along the way!
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(Relates how, in 1861, a boy named Charlie Miller became t...)
Relates how, in 1861, a boy named Charlie Miller became the youngest rider for the Pony Express, a mail service that linked the east and west coasts of the United States.
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(On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a...)
On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider. California, early 1860s. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He is so good at taming horses that the other men at the ranch call him Bronco Charlie. He wants to become a pony express rider, but everyone tells him he's too young. When a pony express horse gallops into town without its rider, Charlie volunteers to take his place. Can Charlie deliver the mail and prove his worth as a rider?
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(Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Tar...)
Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Targ [First Avenue Edit...
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(Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They ...)
Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They can pick up garbage from 400 to 500 houses before they are full. That s a lot of trash!
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(On a cold day in February 2007, Barack Obama - the popula...)
On a cold day in February 2007, Barack Obama - the popular African American senator from Illinois - announced that he was running for president of the United States. He made the announcement in Springfield, Illinois, where almost 150 years earlier Abraham Lincoln had warned Americans of the danger of living in a country divided by slavery. Obama said that day, "Few obstacles can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change. By ourselves, this change will not happen. Divided, we are bound to fail. But the life of a tall, gangly, self-made Springfield lawyer tells us that a different future is possible." In 2007, many people doubted the junior senator had a chance of winning the Democratic Party's nomination, much less the presidential race. But Obama toughed it out over many months of campaigning on promises of change to eventually gain the highest office in the land, becoming the first African American president of the United States in 2009.
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(Life wasn't easy for Annie Shapiro and the other clothing...)
Life wasn't easy for Annie Shapiro and the other clothing workers in Chicago in 1910. Bosses could be mean and the hours were long. When the workers' pay was cut, Annie had to take a stand. At first no one took seventeen-year-old Annie seriously when she walked out of work. But her brave act sparked a strike that grew include to forty thousand workers. Would bosses ever listen to workers? Would months of striking really lead to better conditions? In the back of this book, you'll find a script and instructions for putting on a reader's theater performance of this adventure.
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(On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a...)
On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider. California, early 1860s. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He is so good at taming horses that the other men at the ranch call him Bronco Charlie. He wants to become a pony express rider, but everyone tells him he's too young. When a pony express horse gallops into town without its rider, Charlie volunteers to take his place. Can Charlie deliver the mail and prove his worth as a rider?
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(Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Tar...)
Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Targ [First Avenue Edit...
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(Describes the early life and political career of the man ...)
Describes the early life and political career of the man who served as president in the years just before the Civil War.
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(Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syn...)
Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS) each year. TS is a disorder of the neurological system, causing uncontrollable sounds or movements called tics. TS peaks ''when young people are most vulnerable to the challenges of early adolescence,'' explains psychology professor Douglass Woods in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. Symptoms can make school and everyday life very difficult. The good news is that scientists are gaining understanding of how TS works in the brain. While TS still has no cure, research is leading to more effective treatments. In this book, you'll read the stories of teenagers who struggled with TS and find out how they and their families dealt with the symptoms. You'll learn what causes TS, what can trigger tics, and what treatments can help relieve symptoms. Learning about this disorder is the best way to help yourself, a friend, or a family member live and thrive with TS.
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Brill, Marlene Targ was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Irving and Genevieve (Worshill) Targ.
Bachelor of Science Special Education, University Illinois, 1967. Master of Science Early Childhood Education, Roosevelt University, 1973.
Teacher special education Department Mental Health, Chicago, 1967-1970, Chicago Board Education, 1970-1973, Wayne County Intermediate School, Detroit, 1973-1975. Curriculum specialist Cook County Office of Public Instruction, Chicago, 1975-1978. Media coordinator South Metropolitan Association, South Holland, Illinois, 1979-1980.
Writer, author MTB Communications, Wilmette, since 1980.
(Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic...)
(Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic...)
(What do you do when you lose a tooth? Do you try to excha...)
(Provides a look into the life of the Latin American woman...)
(Traces the development of the women's suffrage movement a...)
(So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What paren...)
(Relates how, in 1861, a boy named Charlie Miller became t...)
(On a cold day in February 2007, Barack Obama - the popula...)
(Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and ...)
(The fictionalized diary of a twelve-year-old boy who join...)
(Here's help for parents who must cope with the details of...)
(A thorough account of the history of the Cherokee Nation'...)
(Books in Barron's "Sport Success" series profile successf...)
(Describes the early life and political career of the man ...)
(During the mid-1800s, thousands of girls and boys worked ...)
(Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vi...)
(Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child's...)
(Life wasn't easy for Annie Shapiro and the other clothing...)
(Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Tar...)
(Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Brill, Marlene Tar...)
(Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syn...)
(Garbage Trucks by Marlene Targ Brill [First Avenue Editio...)
(Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They ...)
(On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a...)
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(On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a...)
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Author: Hide-and-Seek Safety, 1985, John Adams, 1986, I Can Be a Lawyer, 1987, James Buchanan, 1988, Rainy Days and Rainbows, 1989, Why Do We Have To?, 1991, Keys to Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome, 1993, Guatemala, 1993, Allen Jay & The Underground Railroad, 1993, Trail of Tears: A Journey from Home, 1994, Keys to Parenting a Child with Autism, 1994, 2001, Guyana, 1994, Extraordinary Young People, 1996, Building the Capital City, 1996, Illinois, 1996, second edition, 2005, Honduras, 1996, Journey for Peace: The Story of Rigoberta Menchu, 1996, Let Women Vote, 1996, Women for Peace, 1997, Indiana, 1997, 2005, Tooth Tales from Around the World, 1998, Michigan, 1998, second edition, 2006, Diary of a Drummer Boy, 1998, The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Asthma, 1998, Sport Success: Winning Women in Ice Hockey, 1999, Sport Success: Winning Women in Soccer, 1999, Sport Success: Winning Women in Baseball/Softball, 2000, Sport Success: Winning Women in Basketball, 2000, Margaret Knight: Girl Inventor, 2001, 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Discipline, 2001, Tourette Syndrome, 2001, Raising Smart Kids for Dummies, 2003, Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express, 2003, Garbage Trucks, 2004, Minnesota, 2004, Doctors, 2004, Nurses, 2005, Veteran's Day, 2005, Alzheimer's Disease, 2005, Lung Cancer, 2005, Concrete Mixers, 2005, Barak Obama: Working to Make a Difference, 2006, Down Syndrome, 2007, Diabetes, 2007, Autism, 2007, Marshall "Major" Taylor: World Champion Bicyclist, 2007, Barack Obama: President for a New Era, 2009, Michelle Obama: From Chicago's South Side to the White House, 2010, America in the 1900s, 2010, America in the 1910s, 2010, America in the 1970s, 2010, America in the 1980s, 2010, America in the 1990s, 2010, Annie Shapiro and the Clothing Workers Strike, 2010, The Rough- Riding Adventure of Bronco Charlie, Pony Express Rider, 2010.
Member Society Midland Authors, Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Author's Guild.
Married Richard Benjamin Brill, February 4, 1 child, Alison.