Adil, Janeen R

A brief biography of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, who helped the development of the United States by planting thousands of apple trees throughout the midwest.

Explore the Mississippi River as to flows 2,350 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.

Explores the background, accomplishments, and stories of American folk hero Johnny Appleseed.

Presents an introduction to the Mississippi River, the largest river in North America, showing where it is, discussing its role in the water cycle, tracing the geologic and cultural history of the river, and looking at life along the Mississippi.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the social structure and traditions of the Indians of the Northeast during the 1500s including their homes, clothing, food, and more.

Introduces the economic principle of scarcity, andhow it affects prices and choices.

Introduces supply and demand and explains how they affect the prices of things people buy, presenting examples from a movie theater and a bakery; and includes a hands-on activity.

Simple text and photographs explain what goods and services are and their role in earning income and spending money.

Describes the life of Egyptian queen Cleopatra, discussing her rise to power and her death.

Tells the life story of American children's author Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, his marriage, and his writing career.