Presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.
Looks at the life of African-American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, discussing her early years in New Orleans, her move to Chicago, and her work on behalf of civil rights.
Chronicles the life of basketball star Michael Jordan, discussing his childhood, schooling, early basketball career, legendary years with the Chicago Bulls, retirement, and other related topics.
A thirteen-year-old Dutch-Jewish girl records her impressions of the two years she and seven others spent hiding from the Nazis before they were discovered and taken to concentration camps. Includes entries previously omitted.
A memoir of Elli Friedmann in which she tells about her experiences at Auschwitz concentration camp, where she was taken at the age of thirteen in 1944, when the Nazis invaded her native Hungary.
Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.
how the Americans outspied the British and won the Revolutionary War
Allen, Thomas B
2005
Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more.
