Firestone, Mary

Provided historical information about the Statue of Liberty and explains its importance today as a national symbol of freedom.

Contains a basic introduction for children to the principles and values of earning, saving, and spending money, how money is made, and how it is used around the world.

Introduces children to the basic principles of earning, saving, and spending money and explains the process of putting money in a savings account in the bank.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill skiing, including the unique equipment, safety measures, and aerial stunts.

Explains what wireless technology is and how it works, discusses the effects of Wi-Fi on computers, cell phones, personal digital assistants, or PDAs, satellite communications, and other devices, and considers the future of the technology.

Explains why people need money, looks at cash, checks, and credit cards, and offers advice on how to spend money wisely.

Simple text and photographs discuss how and why people earn money.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill Bicycle Motocross racing, describing some of the jumping and passing techniques as well as safety concerns.

Discusses the elements of the sport of snowboarding that take it to the extreme in snowy halfpipes.

Eighteenth-century flag maker Mary Pickersgill, the woman who sewed the huge flag that inspired the National Anthem, explains the history and symbolism of the American flag.