Wander the history-filled streets of Savannah. Saunter through Savannah's varied streets and squares with this invaluable guide. Tour the city's oldest buildings and majestic homes, such as the Mercer
This presentation of the priorities for followers of Jesus Christ describes what is of greatest importance for living a faithful and Christian life. Designed to acquaint the reader with the central te
"Young readers will be tickled by these uniquely New Orleans jokes, created by a real-life standup comedian. Where else can residents have fun with the subjects of po' boys, ferries, and oil? Check ou
"In New Orleans on Halloween night, the dearly departed start moving about. The cemetery jamboree begins tonight! In this picture book for young readers, complete with collage illustrations, some of t
After months of seeking family members with the aunt she was visiting when Americans dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, seven-year-old Hanako finally goes back to school and gets on
McCaffety presents this photographic guide to New Orleans’ French Quarter, organized as a walk through the streets with thirty-two attractions presented in the order they would be encountered, plus a
"As summer approaches, twelve-year-old Matt and Jerry are working on the 'the world's most awesome treehouse' in their western Pennsylvania steel town. All the while, they must keep out of the way of
On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po� boys and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing a unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table. Based on a song by New Orleans s
"Sixth grade has been a time of adjustment for Zach Stewart. His parents are expecting a new baby, otherwise known as 'the little lizard,' and a new student is challenging Zach's position as first pit
In this New Orleans version of The Gingerbread Man, the King Cake Baby, a small figure that is traditionally baked inside a king cake during Carnival season, escapes and encounters various local chara
In this spicy text, author Andri?? Cajun, the "Sage of the Bayou," captures the scandalous past of New Orleans' infamous Basin Street. Particularly focusing on the harlots and corrup
Presents biographies of young people from each of the Confederate states, revealing the bravery and strength and their stories of courage in the face of starvation and death.
Based on the actual expulsion of French Acadians from Nova Scotia in the eighteenth century, The Loup Garou recounts the adventures of Robert and his two friends, Louis and Little Otter, as the Englis
This ghostly guide provides an accessible walk through the history of the Civil War. Quantrill and the Younger gang, the mysterious Baxter Springs Buffalo Soldier, the spooky secrets of Indian Territ
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Booker T. Washington was the most prominent figure in black America, overshadowing even his rival W.E.B. Du Bois. Sometimes accused of being too accommodatin
Published to popular acclaim in 1809, this satire, considered the first important contribution to American comic literature, was Washington Irving's first book. It begins by relating the creation and
Relates the experiences of a girl who follows her lighthouse-keeper father's advice to "be a light for others any way we can," and becomes world-famous for waving at every boat passing Elba Isle, off
Originally published in 1884, this classic remains an excellent reference on the history of this complex and charismatic segment of the state's citizenry. "'What is a Creole?' Even in Louisia
The tale of the Acadians and their exile from Nova Scotia plays against the backdrop of one of literature's premier love stories in this prose presentation.
Since the possibility of more actual portraits and photographs of James exists, Steele explains the process George Warfel has devised to accurately identify Jesse James.
Seven tales of life and history in Louisiana include the story of two French sisters who journeyed to the unsettled lands of North Louisiana early in the nineteenth century, and an account from the Ci
One angel, in his haste, brushes against the Star of Bethlehem and knocks its star seed to earth. The seeds scatter throughout the world and one special seed brings a precious gift to the infant Jesus
This engrossing volume documents the lives of the last Cherokee warriors-Ned Christie and Ezekiel Proctor-two angry men who struggled against the tide of history and the power of the United States gov
"Ready to ride in his first Mardi Gras parade, a small, plain purple bead learns about Carnival and is excited to be caught by a paradegoer who will value him"--
Explore the city on the historic New Orleans streetcars! The streetcar evokes a sense of nostalgia while representing the legacy of America's transportation history. Only in New Orleans can you ride t
A yat is a resident of one of several New Orleans neighborhoods whose phraseology and pronunciation are distinctive (from "where y'at?"). This collection of humorous essays explores
Native Americans did not get to take a break during the Civil War. In fact historians have found that many Native American nations found this was the time to attempt armed uprisings, when the whites e
