Keller, Susanna

Retells the story of Paul Revere's ride, discussing the background of his ride and how some truths have been stretched through the years.

Describes the Lewis and Clark Expedition, discussing the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

Introduces the Bill of Rights, the first ten ammendments to the United States Constitution.

Vibrantly illustrated text helps young readers understand the Bill of Rights and its importance to political discourse today.

The story of the European discovery of North America does not end with 2014;in fact it does not really even begin with 1492 ;Christopher Columbus. This engaging title tells the story of the explorers who became the first Europeans to visit the lands that would later become the United States of America. Readers will learn about the Spanish explorers of the Southwest and the Gulf Coast, the English and Dutch explorers of the Atlantic Coast, and the French explorers of the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River. They'll discover what the goals and motivations behind each expedition were, which native people the explorers encountered, and what sorts of obstacles had to be overcome for each expedition to succeed. A fascinating account of a formational period in American history.

Traces the Alamo's history, from the Native American peoples who lived in the area when the mission was first built through the continuing efforts to preserve the historic site.

Explains the history of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America.

Readers learn the highs and lows of the journey of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery through the Louisana Territory, as well as how different people saw the expedition from different perspectives.

Retells the story of Paul Revere's ride, discussing the background of his ride and how some truths have been stretched through the years.

A photographic introduction to apes, featuring brief descriptions of different types of apes, discussing ape behavior, and looking at the lives of young apes.