Ohlin, Nancy

"A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness"--Provided by publisher.

"Blast back to the past and learn all about the women's suffrage movement . . . Covers everything from the history of women's rights in the U.S. to women's suffrage movements across the world, and more"--Provided by publisher.

". . . a historical novel based on the life of Junko Tabei, the first female climber to summit Mount Everest. Junko is bad at athletics. Really bad. She struggles in gym class and on short hikes. Other students laugh because they think she is small and weak. In fourth grade, her teacher Watanabe-Sensei takes her class on a trip to a mountain. It's bigger than any Junko's ever seen, and she's determined to make it to the top. After the trip, Junko becomes a mountaineer in body and spirit. She climbs snowy mountains, rocky mountains, and even faraway mountains outside of her home country of Japan. She joins climbing clubs and befriends fellow climbers as passionate as she is. Then, Junko meets her biggest challenge yet: the tallest mountain in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a tour of what everyday life was like in ancient Greece covering topics ranging from period work and entertainment to religion and medical care.

"A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the women's suffrage movement is set against a backdrop of political and cultural events and includes coverage of lesser-known facts, from how suffragists were the first people to picket the White House and how the 19th Amendment only passed by a single vote.

"When people think about the Statue of Liberty, that iconic statue will surely come to mind. But why do we have that statue, and who is that woman anyway? ... covers everything from how the statue was built to the history behind its creation and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how it almost didn't get built and how the man who designed the Eiffel Tower designed the "spine" of the statue."--.

Presents a tour of what life was like during the time of the Civil War, covering topics ranging from how the war started to how soldiers spent their free time.

Presents a tour of what life was like during the time of the Revolutionary War, covering topics ranging from how the war started to how soldiers spent their free time.

Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Salem Witch Trials. This series offers kids a unique look at the Salem Witch Trials, giving them a strong sense of the who's, what's, and whys through cool, little-known facts and details.