history

Presents a colorful children's story about the first passengers on the very first hot air balloon ride.

Presents an illustrated account of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, and the subsequent bus boycott by the black community.

An illustrated look at the life of fashion designer Coco Chanel, discussing her youth in France, and the development of her own particular style which caught on around the world.

Describes some of Ben Franklin's many ideas and inventions, and looks at how they are still being used in the twenty-first century.

A team history of the organization that has won twenty-two World Series titles and thirty-four American League pennants.

Explores the childhood, character, and influential events that shaped the life of this former slave who went on to become an abolitionist and advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

Describes the life of a colonial Massachusetts innkeeper, including his daily work, the rules he had to follow, and life in his town.

Describes a day in a colonial American dame school, including who attended, what they learned, and what chores they did.

Presents colonial food preparation with a look at the influences of available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. Includes recipes and an appendix with classroom cooking directions.

Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.