Mara, Wil

Chronicles the history of civil unrest in the 1960s, looking at the causes and expression of anger over racism, the Vietnam War, equal rights, and other issues, and discussing the effects of those protests.

An introduction to the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.

Presents a short biography of American patriot, Paul Revere and describes how the colonial silversmith helped to further the cause of independence.

An introduction to the life of Thomas Alva Edison, whose many inventions included the phonograph and the light bulb.

Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.

Presents a brief look at the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.

A brief introduction to the life of the man who invented the telephone.

Explores the life of a colonial silversmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial schoolmaster and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial innkeeper and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.