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.
A high school junior at a summer camp for boys comes to realize some of the happenings that are passed off as pranks are in fact vicious attacks on the "weaker" boys.
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.
David is a boy who thinks he would rather spend Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims than with his own family. And with an imagination like his, he might just get his wish.
A high school junior at a summer camp for boys comes to realize some of the happenings that are passed off as pranks are in fact vicious attacks on the "weaker" boys.