Ditchfield, Christin

Chronicles the life of Confederate General Joseph Johnston, providing information on his childhood in Virginia, his service in the United States Army, and his involvement in the Civil War.

An introduction to water that explains what water is, describes the different forms of water, examines the water cycle, discusses the dangers of water pollution, and explores the importance of water.

Discusses the life and work of Clara Barton, a nurse during the Civil War and founder of the American Red Cross.

An introduction to the Native Americans of the Northeast, examining their cultures, customs, and traditions, and describing their interactions with other settlers, the loss of their lands, and their lives in the twenty-first century.

Presents a history of the Chippewa tribe who settled in the northern Great Lakes regions of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

Describes the Crow way of life, including their traditions, legends, families, and homes.

Describes the Choctaw way of life, including their traditions, legends, families, and homes.

Presents a history of the Comanche tribe who settled in the southern regions of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

Presents a history of the Blackfoot tribe who settled in Montana and southeastern Alberta, Canada, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

Examines the history of the Arapaho, discusses their culture, society, and religion, and looks at their efforts to preserve their identity in the modern age.