Describes the life of children's book author Vicki Cobb, a scientist and author of children's science books, as seen through the eyes of her nine-year-old granddaughter, Abby.
A biography of the woman who founded Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States, and who later became involved in the international peace movement.
The diary of Wanda G?g records her childhood experiences in school, hardships at home, and dreams of becoming a great artist. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era.
Recounts the life of Helen Keller, who had lost her sight and hearing by age 2, focusing on her early childhood and how her teacher Anne Sullivan succeeded in teaching her to understand the manual alphabet.
Excerpts from the diary of Carrie Berry, describing her family's life in the Confederate south in 1864. Supplemented by sidebars, activities, and a timeline of the era.
