Presents an illustrated account of the beginnings of the Revolutionary War, and tells the story of how George Washington transformed his army of ordinary citizens into an unbeatable fighting force over the course of a difficult winter at Valley Forge.
Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph.
Ten-year-old Rem Goldin wants nothing more than to fight the British alongside his father in the American Revolution, and when he spots a British warship in the distance, he finds a way to save his town and warn the soldiers before it is too late.
Draws on excerpts from letters and other writings to explore how French served as the universal language for politics and intellectual life in Sweden, Austria, Italy, Spain, England, Russia, and Germany during the eighteenth century.
In 1756, as a deadly comet hurtles toward London, Dr. Sabian Blake and his fourteen-year-old housemaid, Agetta, struggle against dark forces that seek an ancient, powerful book in Blake's possession that would enable them to carry out an evil plan in which Agetta unknowingly plays a pivotal role.
In late eighteenth-century Northumberland, England, sixteen-year-old Jessamine Luxton and the mysterious Weed uncover the horrible secrets of poisons growing in Thomas Luxton's apothecary garden.
"Examines the Bounty mutiny and subsequent trials of its participants, including the mutineers plans, the journey of the ship, the trial of the mutineers, and the movie made about the story"--Provided by publisher.
While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune. Includes study guide.
After he is kidnapped by his villainous uncle, a sixteen-year-old orphan escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule.
