Rajczak, Michael

Readers learn about the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, which connected the Pacific Coast to the Eastern United States.

The Great Lakes region offers so many places to visit, it s hard to pare down the choices! From the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and the Michigan sand dunes to the big-city fun of Chicago and Toronto, there s a lot to see and do. Readers take a tour of the region, including the beaches, famous lighthouses, and the most populous cities around the Great Lakes. Colorful photographs transport them to each new sight while maps aid in geographical understanding of the Great Lakes watershed. Sidebars augment the main social studies content with further detail and interesting facts. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Historical Context Overview, Index, Maps, Sidebars, Social Studies Content.

Explores the stories of ghosts and hauntings found in and around the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania.

Describes what life was like for the passengers and crew aboard the "Mayflower" while they traveled to the New World in 1620.

Provides a brief history of the Underground Railroad, discussing the treatment of slaves, how the Underground Railroad began, and the routes taken.

An introduction to the history of Gettysburg and stories of hauntings there.

The history of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies' efforts to span the continent.

An introduction to the role of the president's cabinet.

An introduction to the role of the United States president.

The smell of laundry wafting through the East Room. The sounds of cursing or laughter in the Rose Room. The ghostly figure of Abraham Lincoln standing before a fireplace. These and many more spooky stories about the White House await readers! Reported to be haunted as far back as the 1800s, the White House harbors mysteries like a beastly cat that foretells of national disasters. Eerie photographs of the best known home in America accompany ghost stories that engage readers with several US presidents and important events in the nation s history. With sidebars to add historical and paranormal context, these tales will provide thrills and chills that even the Obamas believe!.