Wheeler, Jill C.

Examines how to preserve and protect our land from deforestation and erosion.

A biography of the woman who rose to political prominence after the death of her husband and was elected president of the Philippines in 1986.

Discusses how Earth's growing population strains its natural resources.

Follows the life of Patricia Nixon from childhood to the White House, where she served as first lady during the administration of her husband Richard, the thirty-seventh president of the United States.

Offers a brief overview of the life of first lady Mamie Eisenhower, discussing her childhood, schooling, courtship and marriage to Dwight D. Eisenhower, support of her husband's military career, influence as first lady, and other related topics.

Examines the life and work of the award-winning Texas singer who had begun to popularize Tejano music when she was shot and killed.

Follows the life of Edith Wilson from childhood to the White House, where she served as first lady during the administration of her husband Woodrow, the twenty-eighth president of the United States.

Provides a brief overview of the life, career, and achievements of American children's author and Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis.

Traces Avi's childhood, education, and career, what inspired him to write, and how he comes up with story ideas.

Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author Kate DiCamillo, and is known for writing "Because of Winn Dixie," "The Tale of Despereaux," and the "Mercy Watson" series.