A First book

Discusses the history, geography, agriculture, industry, cities, and future of "The American Heartland.".

A brief look at the battle of the Alamo, an event which was instrumental in procuring Texas's independence from Mexico.

An overview covering geography and climate; exploration and settlement; independence from England; rise of industry; and growth of population. Includes individual accounts of each state.

Examines the history, daily life, customs, education, work, and recreation of modern China.

Brief biographies of five outstanding military leaders of World War II: George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, Henry H. Arnold, and George S. Patton, Jr.

Provides a history of ancient Greece, describing the people, their myths, art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and daily life.

Answers questions on the geography, population, history, products, and many other aspects of the fifty states.

Discusses the history and structure of the fifty-year-old Little League describing the various participants and the levels and types of competition.

Chronicles the development of amusement parks in America, from state fairs to the Columbia Exposition and parks such as Coney Island and on to the giant theme parks of today.

A young child is filled with awe and wonder at the arrival of sea turtles on a Florida beach near his home.