Greene, Carol

A biography of the South American general and revolutionary, often called the "George Washington of South America," who helped liberate Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela from the domination of Spain.

Describes the work of different types of sales people and the kinds of things they sell.

Describes the work of librarians, the many different kinds of libraries they work in, and how to become a librarian.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the humpback whale and discusses some of the dangers it faces.

Describes the making of the world's largest birthday cake to the tune of the American folk song "On Top of Old Smokey.".

A biography of the ingenious American whose inventions include the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and other useful items.

A brief biography of the winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, who having survived the Holocaust, dedicated his life to speaking and writing about these terrible events so that they would not be forgotten.

A biography of the man who may be the greatest musical genius of all time.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the Florida manatees, or sea cows, and discusses some of the dangers they face.

Biography of poet Phillis Wheatley, a freed slave during the years when the colonies prepared to fight the American Revolution.