Malaspina, Ann

George Washington, worried that his troops are not a match for the mighty British army, is inspired by a poem written to him by Phillis Wheatley, a former slave, who knew what it was like to long for freedom.

Shows the life and times of Phillis Wheatley and George Washington who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.

Examines the history of China under the leadership of Mao Zedong, discussing the influences on his early life, the origins of his participation in the Communist Party, the formation of the People's Republic of China, the Cultural Revolution, and other topics.

Discusses issues relating to children's rights such as equal access to education, health care, rights in schools, and the juvenile justice system.

Traces India's struggle to gain independence, highlighting the leadership of Mohandas Gandhi whose tactics of nonviolent protest have become a goal of resistance movements worldwide.

A brief biography of nineteenth-century Polish composer, Frederic Chopin that chronicles his life and works.

Provides information about the causes of the giant waves known as tsunamis and the destruction they cause, features accounts of some of history's most devastating tsunamis, including the 2004 event in Indonesia, and discusses efforts to develop effective tsunami warning systems.

Provides an introduction to the jaguar, discusses the behavior of the big cats, examines the reasons why jaguars are near extinction, and looks at efforts to protect them.

Presents an overview of the history of the early American colony of Connecticut, using primary source materials, with information on its founding, settlement, growth as a colony, and role in the American Revolution.

Introduces the ethnic and group identity movements spawned by the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Covers groups marginalized by mainstream American society by a particular characteristic such as ethnic origin, race, age, disability, and sexual orientation.