A biography of one of America's most important musicians, who was born in extreme poverty and never had a real music lesson, but became world famous for his singing and trumpet playing.
Describes the history and development of the steam engine, and discusses early steam-driven machines, work by James Watt and other inventors, the first railway to use steam locomotives, and much more.
Presents a comprehensive history of electricity, and describes early scientific work and discoveries, lightning rods and the incandescent lightbulb, and much more.
Presents an overview of the history of the car, discussing the role Henry Ford played in its development, the popularity and impact of the car on industry and business, and related topics such as auto safety and hybrids.
A biography of one of America's most important musicians, who was born in extreme poverty and never had a real music lesson, but became world famous for his singing and trumpet playing.
After escaping the orphanage where they have spent their lives together, two boys become assistants to a con artist, and while Possum objects to the lying, stealing, and cheating, Billy only cares about making money and taking life easy.
Twelve-year-old Petey Williamson, secure in the knowledge that his father has a job, learns that things can change very quickly when the Depression hits and his family begins sliding into poverty.
A twelve-year-old boy, whose problems include having to take "Square" music lessons, an attachment to a childhood teddy bear, and a father who earns a living creating comic strips, gets involved with jewel thieves in an attempt to break the dull routine.
Richard Ayre travels to America to become an indentured servant in the Jamestown Colony, where he befriends an Native American boy who teaches him an important lesson about friendship.
