Fradin, Dennis B

Brief introduction to the history of the Pelican State and its geography, industries, cities major tourist attractions, and famous citizens.

Presents a brief history and description of the Heart of Dixie.

A history and description of the Mountain State.

A brief introduction to the history, geography, industries, cities, tourist sites, and famous citizens of the Garden State.

A simple history of Virginia with illustrations and a description of its famous historical sights and cities as they are today.

Traces the life of the colonial statesman who became prominent during the American Revolution and was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses the ninth planet, how it was named, and the information astronomers have gathered about it.

Discusses the worst of disasters, famine, focusing on that problem in several African countries in the 1980s and mentioning some major famines in history, such as China's in the 1870s, Ireland's of mid-nineteenth century, and Russia's of the 1920s.

Describes the battles of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. Begins with Paul Revere's ride to warn the American militia that the British were coming to arrest them and destroy their supplies. Discusses how many of the Lexington militiamen backed down but that the fight at Concord became the first American victory of the war.

Discusses the geograpy, history, government, people, and culture of this triangular east African country.