Lantier-Sampon, Patricia

A biography of Frederick Douglass, discussing his early life as a slave, his attempts at escape, his run to freedom, and his emergence as a leading abolitionist. Includes a time line, and a glossary.

Examines the life of the South African bishop and civil rights worker who has worked extensively to improve conditions for his fellow citizens.

Text and photographs introduce the shy water bird famous for its mournful call.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the lives, types, appearance, behaviors, and abilities of cheetahs.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the lives, types, appearance, behaviors, and abilities of koalas.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the lives, types, appearance, behaviors, and abilities of foxes.

Pictures and text describe the life of giant pandas for young readers.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the lives, types, appearance, behaviors, and abilities of kangaroos.

Text and pictures describe the life of elephants for young readers.

A look at the life of a twelve-year-old Mayan Indian girl and her family living in the lakeside village of Santiago Atitl?n. Includes a section with information on Guatemala.