niagara falls (n.y. and ont.)

An exploration of Niagara Falls traces its history from natural wonder to engineering testament, in a report that reveals the impact of human development on the region and documents Niagara's ties to Native American rights, slavery, and the atomic bomb.

Recounts the stunt performed by sixty-two-year-old retired charm school instructor Annie Edson Taylor, who went over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel in an effort to gain fame and fortune.

Briefly describes Niagara Falls, its appearance, history, and environmental concerns, such as erosion.

Geronimo Stilton is a mouse who runs a newspaper in New Mouse City. On a field trip to Niagara Falls with his nephew, Geronimo is the target of mouselet schemes to send him over the Falls in a barrel.

A group of boys travel back in time to learn about the history of Niagara Falls; and encounter Native Americas and early explorers of the region, soldiers of the American Revolution, and adventurers.

Captioned color photographs portray the various scenes, places of interest, and people of New York State, especially Niagara Falls.

Joe and Frank Hardy investigate the plot to destroy Niagara Falls and must locate the culprit before any damage can be done.

The family of Dirk Burnaby, a New York State lawyer representing victims of Love Canal, and his wife, Ariah, whose first husband widowed her on their wedding night by jumping into Niagara Falls, is pulled apart by Dirk's obsession with his case and Ariah's fear that her history will repeat itself.