Glatzer, Jenna

Native Americans had many different kinds of festivals and ceremonies. These involved everything from significant events in a person's life to the changing of the seasons, the arrival of special people or places, and the elements of nature.

Discusses important rites and ceremonies practiced by Native American tribes, outlining how each was celebrated in specific parts of North America.

Tells the story of nineteenth century abolitionist Reverend John Rankin and his brave early efforts working as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking his safety and the safety of his family to help nearly two thousand slaves escape from Kentucky to Ohio.

Tells the story of how Reverend John Rankin helped fight against slavery during the early 1800s.

Discusses the life of George Ferris and his invention of the Ferris Wheel.

Describes some of the ceremonies and festivals that Native American peoples use to celebrate special occasions, give thanks, remember their dead, and communicate with spirits. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"Discusses George Ferris' invention of the Ferris Wheel and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--.

Features succinct definitions and examples of 1001 common but often misused words and phrases.

Discusses the Apollo space program of the 1960s and later unmanned NASA probes of the moon and describes the effects of space flight on the astronauts and some of what has been learned about the moon.

Nick, a young boy, tells what it is like to have Down syndrome, explains what he is doing and how others are working to help him learn, and shares how much it hurts his feelings when kids make fun of him.