Altman, Linda Jacobs

"Explores the extraordinary efforts of the people who used words, money, violence, or steadfast courage to fight for the freedom of the slaves. Tracing the history of slavery from its origins in America, Altman shows how abolitionists, and the slaves themselves, helped make the Civil War a fight not only to preserve the Union, but to make the nation free"--Back cover.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Colorado as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of the Lone Star State as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

A biography of Henry Winkler whose rise to television stardom fulfilled a childhood dream to become an actor.

"Examines the Warsaw ghetto uprising, including the roots of the resistance in the Warsaw ghetto, stories from the participants in the uprising, how the battle ended, and how the small group of fighters became heroes during the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the geopolitical circumstances that led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Third Reich"--Provided by publisher.

Examines Hitler's plan to isolate European Jews in city ghettos and describes the bleak living conditions of the inhabitants.

Describes the history of the Nazi era in Germany, including Adolf Hitler's rise to power and the many atrocities committed during the Holocaust.