Raabe, Emily

After their mother falls mysteriously ill, eleven-year-old twins Gus and Leo and their mute younger sister, Ila, learn that they share their mother's ability to transform into animals, and to defeat the evil King of the Black Lakes, they must harness this newfound power.

After their mother falls mysteriously ill, eleven-year-old twins Gus and Leo and their mute younger sister, Ila, learn that they share their mother's ability to transform into animals, and to defeat the evil King of the Black Lakes, they must harness this newfound power.

Presents an introduction to Morocco, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the history, government, geography, and culture of this Middle Eastern nation.

Text and photographs reveal the culture, history, artifacts, and traditions of France, a nation which is changing but still values its rich history.

Explores the life and times of American patriot Ethan Allen--by some accounts a hero and by others a traitor--discussing his efforts, along with his brothers and the Green Mountain Boys, to keep the Hampshire Grants and Vermont independent.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on Thomas Jefferson's role in it and the impact it had on American history.

Describes the conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers as settlements were established farther and farther west.

Describes how the 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, California, sparked a movement of people to California from around the country and the world.

Details the role played by African American soldiers, whom Native Americans called Buffalo Soldiers, in the wars of the nineteenth century.

Details the lives of pioneers during the westward expansion of the early nineteenth century.