Sirimarco, Elizabeth

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Follows the life of Thomas Jefferson from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the third president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Jefferson, and other reference materials.

Various primary source documents, such as slave narratives, advertisements, newspaper accounts, official documents and laws, plus art and photographs, describe the history of slavery in the United States, from the landing of the first enslaved Africans to the close of the Civil War. Includes discussion questions.

Briefly describes in simple text the work that goes on at a fruit orchard and some of the equipment used there.

Briefly describes what goes on at a construction site and some of the equipment used there.

A simple introduction to the barber shop or beauty salon, who works there, what activities are performed in cutting and styling hair, and what tools and other items are used.

Descibes the life and work of one of America's most successful and influential film directors--Steven Spielberg.

Tells all about tennis, including the sport's background, how it is played and scored, and the skills that are required. Also discusses amateur and professional tournaments, featuring some tennis stars of today.

Examines the history, life, traditions, and culture of the Yanomami, aborigines of South America whose territory stretches across 30,000 square miles of tropical rain forest in southern Venezuela and northern Brazil.

Discusses war and its effect on the environment, highlighting natural resources, geography, animals, and humans as victims.