united states

Describes the events that led Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses the meaning of the song and its importance as the national anthem of the United States.

Chronicles the life of former president Jimmy Carter, including his youth in Georgia, his time in the Navy, his term in the White House, and his diplomatic and charity work in his later years.

Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.

A biography of the runaway slave who became an abolitionist, a crusader for women's rights, and an advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and its creator, Francis Scott Key.

A biography of Dolley Madison, the wife of the fourth president of the United States.

Letters from Abigail Adams to her husband, the future President John Adams, depict life near Boston during the American Revolution.

Recalls the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis at the end of World War II, the Navy cover-up and unfair court martial of the ship's captain, and how a young boy helped the survivors set the record straight fifty-five years later.

Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Alexander Graham Bell.

Examines the life and career of Theodor Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, focusing on how he became a bestselling author of children's books.