Raum, Elizabeth

Photographs and illustrations explore the history and technology behind toilets.

A plot-your-own story based on the real history of German immigrants to the United States. Presents three story paths featuring a German who settled in Texas in 1845, a German family that settled in the Dakota Territory in 1887, and a young German looking for new opportunities in Wisconsin in 1914.

Examines the characteristics of newborn babies and answers many common questions children have about an addition to their family. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

A biography of the nineteenth-century woman known for writing the poem that became "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and for her work against slavery and for the cause of women getting the right to vote.

"In graphic novel format, tells the stories of six men and women who fought for their beliefs during the Revolutionary War"--Publisher.

Provides an introduction to Haiti, with information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, the people who have shaped its past and present, its current environmental issues, and its cuisine, festivals, and traditions, and includes maps, graphs, foreign language phrases, flags, and a timeline.

Describes the events of the nineteenth-century California gold rush, revealing historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history.

Describes the invention of the first computer, developments in computer technology through the decades, and the ways the computer has changed the world.

Examines the life and achievements of Clara Barton, discussing how her youthful dreams of serving her country in battle came true when she started services to help soldiers and their families during the Civil War which eventually evolved into the American Red Cross.

"An illustrated timeline of the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher.