arkansas

A collection of writings that explore lesser-known aspects of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the American Southwest.

Takes readers on a tour of Arkansas, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Arkansas, including its history, economy, geography, people, and more.

A retrospective look at the 1957 integration of nine African-American students into Little Rock Central High School that provides a look at the school fifty years later and discusses the event.

When eleven-year-old Preston moves to Cotton Patch, Arkansas in 1958, he deals with the death of his mother, the reality of segregation, and the meaning of friendship.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Arkansas. Includes Internet links to Web sites.

An introduction to Arkansas that describes the geography, history, and social conditions; and includes a drawing activity, a time line that highlights important events, additional facts, and important figures. Presented in English and Spanish.

Poet Maya Angelou chronicles her early life, focusing on her childhood in 1930s rural Arkansas, including her rape at the age of five, her subsequent years of muteness, and the strength she gained from her grandmother and Mrs. Bertha Flowers, a respected African-American woman in her town.

A brief introduction to the geography, cities, land, plants, animals, people, history, culture, and famous people and places of Arkansas.