history

Illustrations and simple text describe the story of flagmaker, Betsy Ross.

Introduces children to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his childhood, reactions to the segregation laws in the South, peaceful protests, and influence on the civil rights movement.

During World War II, twelve-year-old Harry Tucker finds a suitcase he believes belongs to a German spy and does his best to keep his family safe and turn the spy in to British officials.

Profiles some of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, with brief biographical sketches describing each driver's background, training, and accomplishments.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing its creation in France, fund-raising for its stand, its size, and its unveiling.

Describes the origin and traditions of the U.S. Thanksgiving Day, as well as thanksgiving celebrations in other cultures around the world.

Describes how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey became the first human beings to reach the top of the world by climbing Mount Everest.

Provides an account of the invention of the airplane by Orville and Wilbur Wright in the early twentieth century.

Explores the history of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, and discusses why it is important to honor the planet while recognizing the dangers of pollution.

Traces the history of ice cream, and follows the process by which ice cream is made in the twenty-first century, from farm to factory, to grocery store.