Blumberg, Rhoda

Describes the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.

Relates the adventures of York, a slave and "body servant" to William Clark, who journeyed west with the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806.

Describes the emigration of people from the East Coast of the United States and from foreign countries to California to pursue the dream of discovering gold.

Lays to rest commonly accepted "facts," myths, and old wives' tales on a variety of topics, including mammals, American history, inventions, health, food and drink, sports, and weather.

Covers every aspect of the building of the transcontinental railroad while capturing the mood of the United States at the time.

Discusses fire fighting techniques and equipment and explains some different kinds of fires.