Kostyal, K. M.

A collection of fifty quotes by statesman, scientist, and businessman Benjamin Franklin.

Offers an illustrated look at America's twenty-five-year journey to independence. Discusses the events, battles, and convention hall discussions that led to the Revolutionary War. Includes profiles of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison; over 300 maps, paintings, and artifacts; a timeline of dates; and reproductions of America's Founding Documents.

Describes fifty of the rules George Washington lived by to show good table manners, citizenship, hygiene, courtesy, and integrity. Includes humorous illustrations, commentary, and the full list of 150 rules Washington copied from French Jesuits.

A travel guide to Virgina and surrounding areas, reviewing the history of the state; taking a region-by-region look at the state's attractions; and including maps, advice on restaurants and lodging, and tips on climate and seasonal entertainments.

Showcases traditions, crafts, recipes, and customs from throughout three hundred years of American Christmas celebrations, with photographs and descriptions of holiday festivities in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.

Discusses the physical characteristics of birds and examines different kinds, including birds of prey, wading birds, and flightless birds.

Traces the adventurous life of the South Pole explorer whose ship, the Endurance, was frozen in the ice nd crushed, leaving the crew to fight for survival.