Kneib, Martha

Explores the conflict of the Civil War from the perspective of President Abraham Lincoln. Includes information about his life and his personal views on slavery and war. Includes maps, photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, a timeline, and text-related questions.

Contents: Deborah Samson--Nancy Hart--Lydia Darragh--Mercy Otis Warren--Esther DeBerdt Reed--Elizabeth Martin--Sybil Ludington--Margaret Corbin--After the war.

An overview of the history and culture of Turkey and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.

Maps, text, and illustrations tell the story of the American Revolution, covering its causes, its battles, and its aftermath. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

Examines the causes and symptoms of meningitis and discusses the various types of the disease such as viral and parasitic meningitis, its history, treatment, and prevention.

Profiles the life and achievements of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a twenty-year veteran player for the National Basketball Association.

A biography of the fifteenth-century explorer, describing his lifelong interest in the sea and his voyages of discovery to the New World.

Text and color photographs profile the country of Chad, covering its geography, history, government, economy, ethnic culture, lifestyle, religions, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food; also includes a map of the country, fact list, chronology, glossary, and bibliography.

Examines the geography, history, government, economy, environment, ethnic groups, culture, language, leisure, food, and festivals of Benin, one of the smallest African countries.

Profiles eight women whose served as soldiers, spies, and patriots during the American Revolution including Deborah Samson, Nancy Morgan Hart, Margaret Corbin, Elizabeth Martin, and others.