Examines the roles some women played during the American Revolution including Lydia Darragh who spied for the Americans, Sybil Ludington who warned Patriots about a British attack, and Mary Hays McCauley, known as Molly Pitcher, who took her husband's place at a canon.
Presents biographical sketches of women from the period of westward expansion of the United States, including doctors, social reformers, and trailblazers.
Provides a brief introduction to geckos, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, and offspring, and looking at the dangers they face in the wild. Includes a range map, life-cycle diagram, and glossary.
Presents a biography of Clara Barton, and chronicles her childhood in Massachusetts, education and early teaching experiences, efforts to help the wounded during the Civil War, search for missing soldiers after the war, and struggles to bring the Red Cross to America.
Explores the similarities of rituals among several indigenous cultures around the world and compares them with celebrations in the United States. Includes a map and an author's note.
"Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic offers advice to kids on how to start a business and make it a success, and includes tips from celebrities such as Donald Trump, as well as stories from youthful entrepreneurs.
Describes the voyage of the Titanic, the accident that caused it to sink, the rescue of those who survived, and the 1986 expedition to find the sunken ship.
