An overview of everyday life in New York City's Lower East Side from 1870 to 1913, focusing on the communities formed by people who shared a common language, religion, and/or cultural traditions.
Collection of stories written by authors of books for children and young adults, set in the time and space of their own childhoods and providing true and fictionalized accounts of the places, relationships, and emotions of children.
A biography of the American general during World War II whose most famous deed was rescuing the American forces trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
Contains a brief biography of the American general, George C. Marshall, who restored the European economy after World War II with his famous "Marshall Plan" and won a Nobel Peace prize. Includes time line, selected bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.
Presents a short study of the history, people, and culture of Iran, and discusses political and military turmoil over the centuries, important leaders of Iran, and Iran's role in the area of global terrorism.
During the Great Depression, Davey learns that a neighbor's property is about to be auctioned, and he rallies his friends, neighbors, and family to help save Strawberry Farm.
Presents an illustrated description of an earthquake that hit San Francisco in 1906, and provides information on how earthquakes form and start, and how they can be predicted.
