Weintraub, Aileen

Chronicles the life of pirate William Kidd, describing his family in New York, his agreement to privateer for England, and his capture of the "Quedagh Merchant," for which he was hanged.

Describes the life of Welsh buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan, including the taking of Portobello and his defense of Jamaica against the Spanish.

Examines various careers for teenagers interested in working with children, as well as how to prepare for them.

This book discusses the Grand Canyon, explaining the creation of the canyon and the scientific information obtained from the rock formations.

This book describes the different landforms and the recorded temperatures of the Sahara Desert, which is located on the continent of Africa.

An overview of the Pacific Ocean that describes its physical characteristics, animal and plant life, historical explorers, and dangers such as tsunamis and typhoons.

Describes the location, climate, history, and importance of the Nile, the longest river in the world.

Discusses the Dead Sea, describing the features that make it unique as well as the scrolls that were discovered in nearby caves.

Provides a history of the Navesink Twin Lights, the first electric lighthouse, completed in 1828.

Contains a children's biography on George Washington from his early life on the farm, the war with England, and his presidency.