Kroll, Steven

David, a boy who thinks modern Thanksgivings are boring, imagines being at Plymouth Colony and celebrating the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.

A biography of William Penn, founder of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania, who struggled throughout his life for the freedom to practice his religion.

An introduction to the nomadic warriors known as barbarians, including Goths, Huns, Vikings, and Mongols, looking at their lives, worship, and celebrations, and discussing their impact on the world.

When the mayor of Mouseville announces a contest, Clayton and Desmond compete to win the prize for building the biggest snowman.

A history of the first ride of the "horse express" mail service across the United States in 1860. Also gives some information on transcontinental mail service before and after the Pony Express.

Poor Wilbur, the Easter Bunny, gets so sick that he almost misses his Easter deliveries.

Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for more than sixteen million immigrants between 1892 and 1954.

When nine-year-old Patrick visits his grandparents in Maine, he finds a surprise, his own tree house, but he soon has to find a way to deal with two troubled boys who have taken it over.

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their expedition of 1804-6 through the Louisiana Territory, opening the land from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

A group of children relate their adventures with a tyrannosaurus.