Helmer, Diana Star

Traces the history of figure skating and examines some of its notable performers.

Provides information about working conditions in the United States in the early 1800s through the story of Molly Castle, a twelve-year-old girl who takes a job in the home of a Chicago suffragette after the deaths of her parents.

Explains what adoption is, why a parent might put a child up for adoption, and what is special about being adopted.

Provides an introduction to some of the key events in the development of the game that has become known as America's national pastime.

Edward gets to know a tribe of Indians in Colonial America.

Explains the difference between being sad and being clinically depressed and discusses ways a child can deal with having a parent who is sad or depressed.

Briefly discusses what makes people feel sad or depressed and some ways to handle these feelings.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and possible fate of the Australian marsupials that are sometimes confused with bears.

In 1778, having been traveling with George Washington's army since the British burned down their house, Rob and his mother find themselves in the middle of the fighting at the battle of Monmouth when, after Rob's father is wounded, they take charge of firing the cannon.

Michael and Hugh are confronted with death when they discover a soldier that has been killed in battle.