Schomp, Virginia

Describes the first World War through the letters of the people who fought it, including doughboys, sailors, flying aces, and nurses.

Discusses what it is like to be a professional musician and examines the necessary skills and instruction.

Describes the training and skills of air pilots and the clothing, equipment, and instruments used by them.

Introduces the skills, equipment and training that are part of competition in the sports of baseball, basketball, soccer, and football.

Describes the tools and skills that construction workers need to build houses, bridges, and other structures.

Examines the many important tasks performed by police officers as part of their jobs, including the prevention of crimes, the handling of emergencies, and the enforcement of laws.

Relates the life story of the former slave and famous abolitionist.

Features a collection of seven ancient mythological tales from Scandinavia, along with a history of the Norsemen, their society and culture, and various mythological gods.

Traces the history of the women's rights movement in the United States, from colonial times to the early twenty-first century, through a variety of primary resources such as letters, diary entries, official government documents, newspaper articles, historical art, and photographs.

Describes, through excerpts from diaries, speeches, newspaper articles, and other documents of the time, the Vietnam War and related events that occurred in the United States during the 1960's, including the women's movement, the struggle for civil rights, and the generation gap. Includes review questions.