O is for Oklahoma

O is for Oklahoma
Author: Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2013-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0882409522

See-My-State Alphabet Books have a subject related to that specific state for each letter of the alphabet. Children from schools or Boys & Girls Clubs in each state write the rhyming couplet for each subject. The book project is an opportunity for each participating child to learn to express themselves in writing, learn meter and rhyming skills, and become a "published person" in a real book. The back of f the book is a section called "Who Knew" which gives a brief description of the facts and importance of each subject chosen for each letter of the alphabet. It is written by the editors. Each child is acknowledged by name for their contribution.

The Story of Oklahoma

The Story of Oklahoma
Author: W. David Baird
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 538
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806126500

Describes the people and events that have shaped the state's history

Secret Oklahoma City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Oklahoma City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Jeff Provine
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2021-09-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1681063360

Oklahoma City was called “A City Born Grown” after it went from a population of a handful at Oklahoma Depot to over 10,000 on its first day. Nobody seems to mention how the streets were laid crooked and took 80 years to fix by tearing up half of downtown and that two rival city governments aimed guns at one another until the Supreme Court sorted out who was in charge. And that was only its first six months! Secret Oklahoma City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure shares the places and stories that you won’t hear in History class, though you probably should! Learn about the Chinese Tunnels that housed hundreds of immigrant workers underground. Visit the Overholser Mansion and see if the lady of the house is still in, sixty years after her death! Gain new respect for animal heroes at the American Pigeon Museum. Find out what a giant milk bottle is doing on top of an old grocery store off 23rd. Speaking of groceries, did you know the grocery cart was invented on the south side of town? Or that the parking meter got its start in downtown Oklahoma City? Oklahoma farm kid-turned-professor Jeff Provine has spent more than a decade learning the lesserknown tales of OKC. Come with him on a tour of the unexpected side of Oklahoma City.

Call Me Oklahoma!

Call Me Oklahoma!
Author: Miriam Glassman
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823427773

"From now on, call me Oklahoma!" Paige announces on the first day of fourth grade. She is determined that this year she will be different: someone who is gutsy—brave enough to overcome fear of thunderstorms, master terrifying flips on the highest monkey bars, conquer paralyzing stage fright, and stand up to her tormentor: class bully, Viveca Frye. It takes a lot of work for Paige to bring out her inner Oklahoma, but she's helped along the way by her best friend, her sympathetic teacher, her bratty cousin, and some hilarious but inspiring events at home and at school.

Night-Night Missouri

Night-Night Missouri
Author: Katherine Sully
Publisher: Hometown World
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781492647805

It's bedtime in the Show-Me State Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including: - Arrowhead Stadium - Saint Louis Zoo - Gateway Arch - Missouri State Capitol - St. Louis Science Center - Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Silver Dollar City - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad - Busch Stadium - J.C. Nicols Memorial Fountain - Saint Louis Art Museum - Loose Park

Oklahomo

Oklahomo
Author: Carol Mason
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2015-10-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1438457197

By exploring the scandal-filled lives of four Oklahomans, this book demonstrates how unqueering operates in a conservative American context. Carol Mason weaves a story about how homogenizing, antigay ideas evolve from generation to generation so that they achieve particular economic, imperial, racial, and gendered goals. Using engaging and accessible commentary on antigay crusaders (Sally Kern and Anita Bryant) and two queer teachers dismissed from their positions (Billy James Hargis and Bruce Goff), Mason illustrates how the lives of these figures represent paradigmatic moments in conservative confrontations with queers and help us to understand the conflation of terrorism with homosexuality, which dates back to the McCarthy era.

The Indians in Oklahoma

The Indians in Oklahoma
Author: Rennard Strickland
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1980
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806116754

Outlines the lifestyle of the Indians in Oklahoma and their value system despite the white-man's encroachment of their land and widespread stereotyping.

Historic Photos of Oklahoma City

Historic Photos of Oklahoma City
Author: Larry Johnson
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2007
Genre: Historic buildings
ISBN: 1596523646

From a city that was founded in the Land Run of 1889, to becoming the state's largest city and capitol, Historic Photos of Oklahoma City is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of this scenic city in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Oklahoma City history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Oklahoma City!

Birds of Oklahoma Field Guides

Birds of Oklahoma Field Guides
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781647554378

Identify Oklahoma birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in Oklahoma even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide features 122 species of Oklahoma birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you'll find: 122 species: Only Oklahoma birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan's Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide for your next birding adventure--to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.