Bracken, Thomas

Presents the sixteenth president of the United States as faced with both personal tribulations and national problems.

Examines the different languages, national dress, and social and cultural activities of children from various countries of the world.

A look at man's creation of and reliance on talismans, amulets, and good luck charms as a framework for life and civilization.

Explores customs around the world, including the bar mitzvah, the Japanese Rice Festival, and tossing the pancake.