Harkins, Susan Sales

Presents a brief biography of Clara Barton, the humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross, and describes her achievements tending the wounded men on the battlefields of the Civil War.

Chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, discussing his childhood, naval career, experiences in France, participation in the Revolutionary War, and death.

A guide for children on creating a pond or water garden. Provides step-by-step instructions from choosing a site to adding flowers and fish.

Describes different types of butterflies and offers practical tips for designing a garden attractive to butterflies. Includes color photographs of butterflies and flowers, a glossary, instructions for building a butterfly log pile, and sources of additional information.

An introduction to the life of Greek philosopher Pythagoras which discusses his birth, studies and travels, philosophies, and the world in which he lived; and includes information on the Island of Samos, Croton, Greek science, women mathematicians, and Athens.

Introduces children to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, describing where the legend originated and why it has become so popular.

Examines the life of Pocahontas, and discusses her important role in saving white settlers at Fort James from starving, and uniting the English and her people in peace.

Introduces students to the life and legacy of King Tut, explaining why he was so important to the ancient Egyptians, what his daily life might have been like, what happened in Egypt after he died, and how his tomb was discovered.

Examines the life of colonial seamstress Betsy Ross, tells the legend of how she was approached by George Washington and other patriots to sew the first flag of the United States, and includes facts about Revolutionary era landmarks and events.

Describes the destruction caused in Loma Prieta, California in 1989 by an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale.