Kent, Deborah

"Follows the everyday lives of several blind school children, describing how they use Braille to read, how they use their other senses to navigate their environment, what they do for fun, and how being blind does not stop them from pursuing their dreams"--Provided by publisher.

An account of how, during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key came to write the poem that became the national anthem.

"Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of Dorothy Day, discussing the two major forces that shaped her life--human need and spiritual devotion--leading her to found the "Catholic Way" newspaper, and open shelters, called hospitality houses, to care for the poor.

A biography of the social worker who defended the oppressed, promoted education for the poor, worked for world peace, and founded Hull House, a settlement house in the industrial slums of Chicago.

A biography of the wife of the fourteenth president of the United States, who never wanted her husband to be in politics and who never recovered from her grief over the deaths of all three of her children.

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States and describes past and present rooms and some events that took place during selected administrations.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, people, sports, and points of interest in the capital of Israel.

Photographs and text trace the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing what the various symbols found on the statue mean, how it was built, what it means to the American people, and how it has been restored over the years.

A biography of the accomplished and influential eighteenth-century printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.