Gibson, Karen Bush

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Chickasaw people, covering their history, daily lives and activities, customs, family life, religion, government, and history. Includes instructions for making a shell shaker, to be worn when dancing.

An overview of San Antonio presented in the context of a class trip. Covers the history of the city with special emphasis on the Alamo. Also describes the variety of cultures the make up San Antonio and highlights the River Walk as an engineering and civic accomplishment.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of American inventor and mechanic Eli Whitney, who is best known for building the cotton gin, a machine to separate cotton fiber from its sticky seeds. Emphasizes the significance of Whitney's ingenuity as a reflection of and influence on the rapid development that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.

Explores the history of various Native American tribes across the North American continent and outlines the characteristics of their societies. Discusses how these peoples fought to survive following the arrival of European settlers and features photographs, a timeline, maps, and twenty-one hands-on projects.

Presents information about the state of Oklahoma, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Presents information about the state of North Dakota, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Presents information about the state of Nevada, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Presents information about the state of Mississippi, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Describes the geography, history, economy, and culture of Venezuela in a question-and-answer format.

A biography of the civil rights lawyer who helped end school segregation and served as a Supreme Court Justice.