Hinman, Bonnie

Describes life during the Revolutionary War, and includes a typical day for a wife of a farmer.

Explains how the world celebrated thanksgiving in the past and how it celebrates in modern times.

Describes various educational and work opportunities in colonial America.

Provides information about the ancient "lost cities" such as Machu Picchu, the Moche pyramids, and the Nazca Lines that indicate advanced civilizations of the indigenous people of Peru. Depicts the geography of Peru, its music, and animals that are important to their way of life. Offers a recipe for Tacu Tacu and an Inca water jar craft, and includes a timeline, a glossary, an index, and color photos.

Provides information about the diversity of the Panamanian population and depicts the landscape including tropical rainforests, coral reefs, mountain ranges, and beaches and describes the famous Panama Canal. Illustrates its amazing number of species of plants, fish, reptiles, and animals and discusses its many famous citizens. Offers a recipe for Panamanian tortillas, a traditional appliqu?e craft, and includes a timeline, a glossary, an index, and full-color photos.

Profiles British Prime Minister Tony Blair, including his years as a rebellious teen, a rock promoter, and a politician who has faced major challenges at home and abroad.

A short biography of nineteenth-century British nurse Florence Nightingale that profiles her life and efforts to provide better medical and nursing care.

Chronicles the life of Pennsylvania's founder, William Penn, and discusses related topics including the Lenni Lenape tribe, Oliver Cromwell, George Fox, the Great Plague of London, and Pennsbury Manor.

Presents the life of the celebrated member of the famous political family who died in a plane crash in 1999.

Introduces the basic ideas behind genealogy, and provides suggestions for recording, researching, and sharing information about family history.