Lieurance, Suzanne

After Galena, an eleven-year-old Russian immigrant, survives a terrible fire at the non-unionized Triangle Shirtwaist factory while her older sister and many others do not, she begins fighting for improved working conditions in New York City factories.

In 1942 after the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, twelve-year-old Harry Yakamoto and his family are forced to move to an internment camp where they must learn to survive in the desert of California under the watch of armed guards. Includes section about the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Eleven-year-old Galena, a Russian immigrant begins fighting for improved working conditions in New York City's factories after a terrible fire claims the lives of over 140 workers at the non-unionized Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.

"Divides the creative writing process into five steps, from inspiration to publishable story, and includes in-depth treatment of the romance genre with writing prompts"--Provided by publisher.

Describes weapons used by Union and Confederate troops on land and sea during the Civil War, as well as some of the strategies employed by their leaders. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to the Civil War.

A child describes the joys of all different kinds of shoelaces.

Presents classroom-related activities and projects for children, as well as ideas for homemade gifts and crafts.

Examines the land, people, and history of the Philippines, and contains links to Internet sites that contain additional information about the country.

Examines the land, people, and history of Mexico, and contains links to Internet sites that contain additional information about the country.

Traces the history of the 1986 Challenger mission and studies the causes of the explosion which killed teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts.