Britton, Tamara L.

Explores the history and symbolism of the American flag, including how it inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the national anthem, and touches on controversies related to this banner.

Provides information about what life was like in the Virginia colony, discussing government, work, food, clothing, homes, school, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and a list of Web resources.

Examines the early history of South Carolina, the eighth colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.

Examines the early history of North Carolina, the twelfth colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.

Describes what life was like for settlers in the colony of Maryland during the mid-eighteenth century.

Provides a history of Georgia from before the arrival of European explorers in the sixteenth century to its statehood in 1788.

Examines the early history of Delaware, the first colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.

A biography of the young country music star who was the youngest artist and only country performer ever to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Contains key facts about the life of Theodore Roosevelt from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his military and political careers and his term as the twenty-sixth president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to tabby cats, discussing their features, behavior, and the care they require.