Roop, Peter

Follows a family of whooping cranes through a year, in a world increasingly hostile to their existence.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

A biography of the woman who sewed the first American flag which includes a selection of her letters, speeches, and accounts from her family.

Examines the history, customs, and folklore of St. Patrick's Day. Includes a craft, a recipe, and jokes and riddles.

Sacagawea describes how, at the age of sixteen, she becomes part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and serves as their interpreter and guide, surviving many dangerous adventures on their trek through the wilderness.

Describes some history and customs connected with St. Valentine's Day and presents jokes, riddles, activities, and recipes to help celebrate this holiday.

Describes the history of travel on the Hudson, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Columbia Rivers through the nineteenth century.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the origin and purpose of the mysterious megalithic monument in England.

A collection of jokes about holidays.

An introductory biography of the early feminist who fought for women's right to vote.