Tanaka, Shelley

This is the thrilling, true life story of the man who was proclaimed "the best knight who ever lived"; William Marshall.

Twelve-year-old Akira must take care of his younger siblings after they are abandoned by their mother and left to fend for themselves in a Tokyo apartment.

Tells the true story of William Marshall, a twelfth-century knight who distinguished himself on the field of battle, in jousting tournaments, as loyal protector of England's Prince Henry, and as a traveler to the Holy Land; and includes facts about the lives and activities of knights.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

Provides a short history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the commemorative address President Lincoln made there during the Civil War.

Recounts the discovery and examination of a 5,300-year-old man whose remains were found by hikers in the Alps in 1991 and explores how this discovery provides clues about the everyday life of our ancestors.

Examines global warming, discussing what causes it, the future of the planet's climate, ways to prevent it, and other related topics.

Presents the story of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 through the experiences of four survivors from different walks of life, and includes photos, artifacts, diagrams, and informative sidebars.

Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.