Kent, Deborah

An account of the events leading up to and during the legendary witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts, and a look at Salem's place in history after 1693 and at the historical sites that tourists can visit today.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1927 Mississippi flood, discussing what caused the flood, the destruction it caused to the surrounding area, and the residents' and government's efforts to clean up the damage.

Presents a history of the oldest national park discussing its plants, animals, and fires.

After three years of radiation and chemotherapy, Shannon is overjoyed that her doctor has declared her to be in remission. But when her new doctor tells her she needs more chemo, Shannon decides to take her life back into her own hands, and goes, by herself, to New Orleans to see Sister Euphrasia, in the hopes of being healed.

Introduces the life of the world-famous Mexican artist who overcame polio, injuries from a near-fatal bus accident, a tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera, and other difficulties.

Examines the witchcraft hysteria in Salem Village in 1692, including the history of witchcraft, the principal participants in the accusations, the trials and judgment, and its legacy in American history.

Examines the history of Hawaiian government and leadership from the early European conquest of the islands through to its entrance as the 50th state in the Union.

Fifteen-year-old Lexie McDonald, after the death of her father, disguises herself as a boy and sets out along the dangerous Pony Express trail in order to find her brother, Callum, who has been on the run for a crime he did not commit.

"Begins with the story of Beanca, a girl who was born deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, and then goes on to explain the history of ASL"--Provided by publisher.

"Follows the everyday lives of several Deaf school children, describing what they do in school, how they communicate with both hearing and Deaf relatives and friends, what they do for fun, and what being part of the Deaf community means to them"--Provided by publisher.