National Geographic reading expeditions. Voices from America's past

Describes the Underground Railroad through stories written by fictional former slaves. Uses authentic photographs and illustrations to portray the living conditions of slaves on plantations, and describes the escape route from the American South to freedom in Canada.

Describes the changes in American culture, technology, economics and values during the decade of the 1920's. A fictional account of the Connor family of Bainbridge, Georgia, who move to Miami Beach, Florida. Uses historical photographs to illustrate the people, places, and events of the time. Discusses some reasons behind the land boom in Florida.