Graham, Amy

Presents a short study of the seven wonders of the natural world including Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Lights, Paricutin Volcano, and the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro.

Presents an illustrated discussion of the history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, once the ancestral land of the Cherokee tribe, and covers Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, the Appalachian Trail, and the various outdoor activities that can be experienced in the region.

Presents a guide to Acadia National Park in Maine, describing the plants and animals that live there, and discusses future plans for preserving the park and various tourist attractions for visiting, which include Sand Beach, the Abbe Museum, and Bass Harbor Head Light.

Discusses what woodland caribou are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to woodland caribou.

Profiles the life and work of inventor Thomas Edison, describing his different inventions, many of which are still being used today, as well as his personal life.

"Readers will learn about a variety of different careers in the community service field including police officers, emts, firefighters, social workers, teachers, ministers, librarians, childcare workers, postal workers, and funeral directors"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the personal life and political career of the man who became the thirtieth president of the United States in 1923 upon the death of President Harding. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Coolidge.

Accenting the efforts of the Prohibition groups such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League, the book reviews the events and sentiments of the times that led to the short-lived existence of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Presents a discussion of the history and importance of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which are known as the Bill of Rights.