Santrey, Laurence

A biography of the versatile American known for his accomplishments as inventor, architect, musician, diplomat, scientific farmer, political philosopher, author of the Declaration of Independence, and President of the United States.

A brief biography of the English rock musician with emphasis on his early years and the formation of the famous Beatles.

Introduces the characteristics of stars and the constellations to which they belong.

Profiles the childhood of Davy Crockett, pioneer and patriot.

Describes life in ancient Egypt and the accomplishments of that advanced civilization.

Describes the characteristics of lakes and ponds, water-filled basins surrounded by land, and explains how they are formed and how they can be destroyed by pollution or human interference.

A biography of the blind and deaf woman who overcame her handicaps with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan.

Profiles the childhood of Davy Crockett, pioneer and patriot.

Describes the difficulties encountered by settlers who traveled westward in covered wagons or prairie schooners along the Oregon Trail during the 1830's and 1840's.

An introduction to music basics, explaining rhythm, the instruments of the orchestra, and the human voice as an instrument.