miscellanea

Collects interesting and little-known facts about Canada.

Questions and answers present information about who the Pilgrims were, how and why they came to America on the Mayflower, and what happened in the colony of New Plymouth.

Describes allegations of strange events which took place during the Civil War and focuses on ghost stories, visions, and premonitions.

Presents illustrated essays that describe over eighty events, people, places, things, and ideas the authors have chosen as representative of America's greatness.

A collection of anecdotes and stories about ususual people, places, and events that occurred during the Civil War.

Presents a timeline of historic events that occured in America during the 1800s, divided into four categories: Politics, Life, Arts and Entertainment, and Science and Technology.

Relates the reasons why certain historical places and people have been honored by being depicted on American coins and paper money, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "This Old Man.".

Labels common stories about former U.S. presidents as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors.

Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space. An activities section is included.

Gives basic biographical data and interesting information on each president as well as complete election returns for all presidential races.