Bredeson, Carmen

A brief biography of Laura Bush, including her childhood, her college years, her career as a teacher, her marriage to George W. Bush, and her life and work as First Lady, first of Texas and then of the United States.

An in-depth look at Henry Cisneros who is a leader, an urban planner, and a cabinet member from San Antonio, Texas.

Details the disastrous floods that occurred in nine midwestern states when ten times the average amount of rain fell during the spring and early summer of 1993.

An overview of Pluto that describes its features, Pluto research throughout history, Kuiper Belt objects, and the question of whether or not Pluto is actually a planet.

Photographs and simple text introduce infant animals that live on lakes and ponds, including capybaras, mallard ducks, hippos, frogs, turtles, swans, otters, and herons.

Describes the devastating fire that swept through Oakland, California, in 1991 and the experiences of fire fighters, police officers, and ordinary citizens during this disaster.

Explains the origins of Labor Day and how it is celebrated.

Describes the physical characteristics of tide pools and the organisms that inhabit them.

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of Jonas Salk, including his discovery of the vaccine against polio and his work on influenza and AIDS.