Krensky, Stephen

This is the story of young Ben Franklin who loves doing experiments and cannot wait to test out his latest idea involving a kite.

This book describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.

Describes the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the development of California and the West.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin that follows his life from birth, in 1706, to death, in 1790, and covers the work he did as an author, publisher, philosopher, scientist and diplomat as well as his contributions to the United States Constitution.

Spark's fear of fire has kept him from being a proper dragon, so he takes a job with the Hardscrabble volunteer fire department in hopes of conquering his fear.

A simple, illustrated biography of one of America's most famous pioneers and soldiers.

The incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II.

"Describes the life and accomplishments of [Nelson Mandela], the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years"--OCLC.