juvenile literature

The story of how David Bushnell built the "Turtle," the world's first submarine, for use against British ships during the American Revolutionary War.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the events leading up to and including the Boston Tea Party.

Presents a short biography of American patriot Patrick Henry written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his outspoken cause for liberty during the American Revolutionary period.

Brings together eighteenth century etchings, artifacts, and quotations to create the effect of a scrapbook of the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Presents a biography of Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams, a patriot, and author of political letters that influenced the laws of a new nation, providing information on her youth, her family life, and her achievements.

Presents a picture book biography of American poet William Carlos Williams, who studied to become a doctor, but still found time to write poetry.

Describes the historical events surrounding George Washington's famed crossing of the Delaware River, and posescritical thinking questions for the reader to debate his decision making process.

Presents biographical profiles of ten individuals who contributed to the development of biology including William Harvey, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Charles Darwin, Sir Alexander Fleming, and others; and discusses their research and discoveries.

Presents biographical profiles of ten individuals who contributed to the development of physics including Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Michael Faraday, Lise Meitner, and others; and discusses their research and discoveries.

Brief biographies of ten American astronomers, including Maria Mitchell, Percival Lowell, and Carl Sagan.