Riehecky, Janet

Traces the history of St. Augustine, Florida, from its founding and development as a Spanish colony and military outpost in 1565 through the early eighteenth century, and discusses the impact of European colonization on the native Timucuan Indians.

Describes the probable appearance and behavior of the stegosaurus, including hypotheses about the arrangement and purpose of the plates on its back.

Teaches young readers what citizenship is and how being a good citizen makes a community a better place.

Examines the founding of the English colony at Jamestown, its struggle for survival, and its eventual decline.

Kenji and his brother Hiroshi learn the meaning and activities that take place on Boys' Festival celebrated by Japanese Americans.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Describes supposedly true incidents in which houses have been haunted, in such categories as "Friendly Ghosts, " "Animal Ghosts, " and "Vengeful Ghosts.".

Although Maria is not too successful at helping her family prepare for Cinco de Mayo, she wins an art contest at the library and gets to break the pinata back home. Includes instructions for making tacos and three crafts.

Examines the history, society, economy, and culture of China.

Describes killer whales, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem.