Sherman, Patrice

Provides an overview of the life of John James Audubon, discussing his childhood in Haiti and France, move to the United States, business and artistic ventures, conservation efforts, legacy, and more.

Benjamin Holmes, a young slave apprenticed to a tailor in Charleston, South Carolina, practices reading every chance he gets, a skill that comes in handy when his employer leaves town and he is put in a slave prison where his fellow inmates listen as he reads aloud the news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

When Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for working to bring democracy to Myanmar, she was unable to attend the ceremony held in her honor, she was under house arrest for the very work that earned her the prize. Ultimately, Suu Kyi spent fifteen years incarcerated, but her faith in peaceful resistance never wavered. This book explains the struggle to bring democracy to Myanmar, profiles Suu Kyi and her activism, and examines the complexity of her unfolding legacy.

"This volume demonstrates how freedom of the press is part of American heritage from colonial times and how it remains essential to democracy"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an illustrated biography of the renowned American naturalist and artist John James Audubon, revealing his life's work studying and drawing the birds of the world.

A brief biography of John Locke, the English philosopher during the Englightenment whose ideas about government impacted countries all over the world.

An introduction to mythical animals found throughout the world, including unicorns, sacred crocodiles, mysterious seal people and more.

Explores the history of Boston and highlights some of the city's many sightseeing and touring opportunities. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Benjamin Holmes, a young slave apprenticed to a tailor in Charleston, South Carolina, practices reading every chance he gets, a skill that comes in handy when his employer leaves town and he is put in a slave prison where his fellow inmates listen as he reads aloud the news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

Photographs and text in English and Spanish describe President Barack Obama's life in the White House, covering his family, political meetings and conferences, and related topics.