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The Creek

1996
Describes the life of the Indians who established villages in the area of Lake Huron where there were forests, rivers, and favorable conditions for growing crops.

The Penobscot

1995
History and culture of the Penobscot, a group of eastern woodland Indians that settled in the state of Maine, how they were affected by the arrival of Europeans, and their status today.

The Tohono O'odham

1998
Examines the history, culture, daily life, and current situation of the Tohono O'odham, whose name means "the Desert People.".

Matthew Henson, polar adventurer

1994
The life and achievements of the black explorer who, together with Robert E. Peary, discovered the North Pole in 1909.

Dwight David Eisenhower

soldier and statesman
1995
Examines the life and career of the West Point graduate who became a World War II commander and the thirty-fourth president of the United States.

Earthquakes

1993
Discusses how earthquakes happen, predicting and measuring them, and some major earthquakes.

Deafness

1980
Discusses types of hearing losses and their causes, the effects of deafness on the individual, methods of learning speech and language, and alternative forms of communication.

Frederic Remington

1994
Presents the life and works of the American artist who documented the settling of the West in the late 1800s.

Shirley Chisholm

1994
Biography of African American congresswomen Shirley Chisholm discussing her life and political career.

Hank Aaron

home run king
1992
A biography of the man who hit more home runs than anyone else in baseball. Includes discussion of the racism and segregation he faced during his career.

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