Bains, Rae

A childhood biography of the girl who became known as a fearless battlefield nurse during the Civil War and the founder of the American Red Cross.

Explains the importance of the Supreme Court, which interprets the Constitution and makes decisions which establish precedents to guide all laws and legal action in the country.

Explains how proper nutrition, physical exercise, cleanliness, and rest contribute to building a healthy body.

A brief discussion of what electricity is, where it comes from, and how it is used.

Describes the life of the Mexican president who instituted many social reforms and led his country in a war of independence.

Mark and his pet skunk, Sheldon, outwit a pair of train robbers.

Describes the history, customs, people, and day-to-day life of the various Indian tribes that lived on the broad prairie lands between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.

Explains the importance of the contribution made by the Italian sailor and navigator Christopher Columbus, whose discovery of America in 1492 changed the geography of the known world.

Describes the differing life styles of the Indian tribes that lived in various parts of the West.