Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children' author J.K. Rowling, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her writing career.
A biography of African-American leader Martin Luther King Jr. for young readers, explaining why he is famous, and discussing his early life, his beliefs, and his role in the Civil Rights movement. Includes lists of significant dates and words.
Provides information about the first pilgrims to land in the United States, looks at how the Native Americans helped them learn to find and grow food, and includes discussion of pilgrim foods and cooking, with a selection of recipes.
Amelia Bloomer, who does not behave the way nineteenth-century society tells her a proper lady should, introduces pantaloons to American women to save them from the discomfort of their heavy, tight dresses.
Presents six true crime stories from throughout history, and shows how police used science in each case to help in the investigation. Includes facts and photographs.
