An illustrated biography of Thomas Jefferson, describing his accomplishments and presidential years, explaining the contradictions in Jefferson's character, and providing informational sidebars and instructions for activities that teach children about colonial America.
Traces the history of medicine in North America, from the remedies used by native peoples to the medical advances and health trends of the twentieth century.
Text and photographs tell the story of pioneer women: schoolmarms, ranchers, shopkeepers, doctors, mail-order brides, as well as, Native American women.