Presents the history, daily life, government, and religion of the first settlers of Connecticut, from 1633 when Massachusetts Bay colonists expanded southward to 1788 when it joined the United States.
This state series, for Grades 2 and above, is designed for elementary students' first study of the United States. Each volume is a colorful, comprehensive portrait that features state facts and symbol
"A biography of Rosa Parks, a courageous African American woman who greatly impacted the civil rights movement in the United States by refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man."
"Discusses the race cars known as pro stock cars, along with its history, its parts, and the NASCAR races that make them famous. Includes information on NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon."
A simple question-and-answer format offers a brief introduction to Cuba, discussing land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, sports, holidays, food, and family life.
Ancient Rome's skilled army was its claim to fame. But a skilled army wasn't the only thing that made Ancient Rome a superpower. Ancient Roman's also made many advances in architecture
A simple question-and-answer format offers a brief introduction to Liberia, discussing land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, sports, holidays, food, and family life.
A biography of Helen Keller, an author and activist for people with disabilities who was born in 1880 and lost her sight and hearing to an illness in 1882.
