Tourville, Amanda Doering

Chronicles the life and career of scientist Albert Einstein.

Briefly profiles the life of Helen Keller, discussing her childhood, disabilities, education, and achievements.

Two immigrant friends, Jewish Minnie and Catholic Tessa, work long hours at New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and when a fire breaks out on March 25, 1911, trapping dozens of workers inside, they help one another to escape the flames. Includes facts about the factory, the fire, and its aftermath.

Chronicles the life and career of inventor Thomas A. Edison.

In 1861, eleven-year-old Bronco Charlie has already been a sailor and a cowboy, but his biggest challenge comes when he gets the chance to ride for the Pony Express.

Explains many different ways that children can show manners in the lunchroom. Written in English and Spanish.

Explains many different ways that children can show manners on the school bus. Written in English and Spanish.

Simple text and illustrations of a young boy keeping his body clean provide an introduction to personal hygiene. Presented in English and Spanish.

Introduces the concept of even numbers through descriptions of sea lions hauling out on the beach.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the concepts of counting by threes.