Wade, Mary Dodson

Presents a biography of explorer Christopher Columbus. Includes a glossary, an index, and a link to further resources.

Chronicles the life and career of George W. Bush, the forty-third president of the United States, providing information on his childhood, his religious values, his family life, and his political successes and failures.

Going to Texas involves more than just being a cowboy. Interesting places beckon adventurous travellers.

A little girl dreams of going to California and visiting many different places.

An entry-level biography that describes Theodore Roosevelt's life as a boy through being President of the United States of America.

Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, covering her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her accomplishments in music, her first studies in foreign affairs, and the work she does as Secretary of State, as well as her interests and hobbies outside of politics.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Henrietta King, who ran the famous King Ranch in South Texas while raising her family, discussing her childhood, contributions to Texas history, work as a philanthropist, and other related topics.

Presents an introduction to the people of Texas, discussing where they live, first people and early settlers, different cultural groups, and immigration, and including brief profiles of notable Texans.

Explains how Mexican families celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones, including sharing pictures and stories, preparing feasts, and lighting candles in the graveyard on November 1, The Day of the Dead.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Matthew Henson, an Arctic explorer who became the first African-American to reach the North Pole in 1909 as part of Robert Peary's expedition.