Somervill, Barbara A(nn)

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SOMERVILL, Barbara A(nn)

SOMERVILL, Barbara A(nn). American, b. 1948. Genres: Children's non-fiction. Career: Author, editor, and video scriptwriter. Karastan/Bigelow, Greenville, SC, public relations manager, 1986-88; PYA/Monarch, Green- ville, SC, editor of trade publication, 1988-94; Somervill Inc. (advertising agency), Simpsonville, SC, president, 1994-. Publications: The Best Guide to Success: How to Get Ahead in Your Career, 1999; Historical Case Studies: The Great Migration (text and teacher's guide), 2000; (with L. Parker) Survival Guide for Computer Literacy: Making Your Way in the World of Computers (text and teacher's guide), 2000; Pacemaker United States History: Critical Thinking Exercises (workbook and teachers' guide), 2001; Ida M. Tarbell: Pioneer Investigative Reporter, 2002; Franklin Pierce, 2002; Votes for Women!: The Story of Carrie Chapman Catt, 2003; Enchantment of the World: Iceland, 2003; Andrew Jackson, 2003; James K. Polk, 2003; Backstage at a Newscast, 2003; Scott O'Grady: Behind Enemy Lines, 2003; Wolverines, 2003; Australia, 2004; Mary McLeod Bethune: African-American Educator, 2004. Author of student work books. SEA TO SHINING SEA SERIES: Florida, 2001; Alaska, 2002; Maryland, 2003; Pennsylvania, 2003; West Virginia, 2003; Mississippi, 2003. SPIRIT OF AMERICA SERIES: Massachusetts, 2003; New York, 2003; The Rhode Island Colony, 2003. Address: 103 Rainwood Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29681, U.S.A. Online address: Somervillassistantaol.com

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