Examines the history of the mammoths that roamed parts of Europe, Asia, and North America; and discusses how they adapted to various climates and what caused them to die.
Excerpts from personal letters, journals, and memoirs help chronicle the experiences of children who traveled west with their families in covered wagons between 1830 and 1870.
Presents a short biography of Cesar Chavez, the founder of the United Farm Workers of America, and describes how he fought to establish better working conditions and wages for migrant workers in California.
A woman starts a national organization to bring girls from all backgrounds to the outdoors and to prepare them for all kinds of traditional and professional roles.