juvenile literature

A biography of the actor who found fame playing Superman in the movies and took on a new role as activist after becoming a quadriplegic.

Discusses the Salem witch trials, including their Puritan background, the accusations made, and the outcome of the social hysteria that produced the situation.

Traces the history of the women's rights movement in the United States which culminated in 1920 with the passage of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote.

Discusses the history and economic and social life of Egypt from 3000 to 1000 years B.C. Focuses on farming, hunting and cooking. Includes recipes.

Relates the enterprises and discoveries of twelve explorers, including Vasco da Gama, Captain James Cook, and Roald Amundsen.

Explores the life of the third president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his involvement in the Revolutionary War, to his years in office.

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt. Also explores how people lived and worked in that time.

Describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and explains the challenges faced by people with the disorder.