Lowery, Linda

Chronicles the life of the woman called Aunt Clara Brown, who was born into slavery and became a pioneer and entrepreneur, earning money to bring other former slaves to a new start in Colorado.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

A biography of the freed slave who made her fortune in Colorado and used her money to bring other former slaves there to begin new lives.

Illustrations and rhyming text provide a humorous look at all kinds of dancing.

Retells the legend of Mayan king Kukulkan, who goes against his brother's wishes and gives his people an amazing chocolate tree.

Introduces the holiday, Day of the Dead, or D?a de los Muertos, and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.

Having moved temporarily from Michigan to live with her grandmother in Mexico, thirteen-year-old Hayley tries to sort out her feelings about her parents' separation while also helping some townsmen who have run into trouble while working in the United States.

Explains, in simple text and illustrations, how and why Earth Day became an international holiday calling global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.

Suggests activities that can help save the planet, including recycling, power conservation, and smart shopping.

Tells the story of Earth Day 1970 and 1990 in the United States and the special activities planned to call global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.