anecdotes

A travelogue that explores the small towns of America, revealing their depth and character as part of the nation.

Contains chronologically arranged entries that provide accounts of some of modern history's greatest scandals in the areas of politics and government, business and finance, education, religion, science, sports, entertainment, literature, and the arts; covering events from 1904 to 1972.

A chronological reference guide to significant disasters, accidents, and crises in America from the 1609 "Starving Time" in Jamestown to Hurrican Katrina in 2005; and includes major facts and details about each event.

A guide to more than four hundred landmarks across the United States, and focuses on places with progressive political history, and includes stops on the Underground Railroad, the courthouse that tried Susan B. Anthony, the site of the Haymarket Riot in Chicago, and many others.

Profiles the intertwined lives of seven of America's founding fathers, including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.

A collection of 180 personal, true-life stories which were submitted for the National Story Project.

A look at a cross-section of people and events in American history from 1621 to 2001 representing the many facets of American life.

Presents historical anecdotes from each of the fifty states, including women and ethnic minorities.

An illustrated introduction to outer space that examines the Earth's moon, the other planets in the solar system, the sun, asteroids, and related topics.

Presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that capture the essence of everyday life.