A First book

A history of the White House, discussing how the site was chosen, the design and plan of the building, its destruction in the War of 1812 and subsequent rebuilding, and providing a tour of the rooms in the mansion, looking at the renovations that have taken place over the years.

Describes the life and career of the Spanish soldier famed as the conqueror of the Inca Empire of Peru.

History and culture of the Wampanoag, a group of Indians who have lived in the coastal regions of Massachusetts for thousands of years, how they survived the wars and illnesses brought about by the arrival of Europeans, and their status today.

Examines marsupials, those animals that carry their babies in pouches, including the opossum, kangaroo, and Tasmanian devil.

Describes how such creatures as the basilisk, Western grebe, and water strider manage to travel across the water's surface.

Text and accompanying photographs provide an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War II.

Discusses the contributions made by the Chinese Americans to the building of railroads in the United States.

Describes the history, culture, and traditions of the Abenaki Indians, one of the tribes found in the northeastern United States.

Describes the characteristic of dyslexia, its causes, how it affects children, and how these children can learn to read.

Examines the body parts, behavior, and likes and dislikes of one of the oldest creatures in the world.