Gillis, Jennifer Blizin

Introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, describing his early life in Boston and Philadelphia, his role in writing the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, and his career as a scientist and inventor.

A counting book which features various holidays that use candles as part of their celebration.

A basic introduction to the Las Posadas holiday.

An illustrated field trip to a butterfly garden teaches young readers about butterflies.

An alphabet book which features various holidays that use candles as part of their celebration.

An overview of everyday life in New York City's Lower East Side from 1870 to 1913, focusing on the communities formed by people who shared a common language, religion, and/or cultural traditions.

An overview of everyday life from 1639-1760 in New France, an area which included parts of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec, as well as parts of several states in what is now the United States.

An overview of everyday life in the busy port city of Boston between 1760 and 1773, including the changes that came as colonists began to resent the trade restrictions and taxes imposed upon them by England.

Provides an introduction to ballroom dancing, discusses the history and styles of ballroom, describes ballroom dancing competitions, shows how to perform six dances, and includes a look at the popularity of ballroom dancing.

Describes the weapons, monuments, and reenactments one might see when visiting a historic battlefield.