Krasner, Barbara

"[Presents the biography of Sir Francis Drake,] the first Englishman to sail completely around the world. His adventures set England on a course for successfully sailing the seas, but like most explorers, his adventures were full of successes and failures alike ... [Describes] the secrecy and intrigue associated with Drake's agreements with England's Queen Elizabeth ... [and] the drama of his defeat of King Philip's daunting Armada in the 'Enterprise of England' attack"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores the people, places, and history of the New Jersey Colony"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Mansa Musa, the tenth emperor of the West African Mali Empire.

Looks at the culture found in Ancient Mesopotamia, discussing religion, writing, music, celebrations and more.

Looks at what daily life was like in ancient Mesopotamia, discussing the family structure, spoken and written word, fashion and more.

Get closer to solving the mystery of the Mary Celeste with this riveting title. Learn about leading theories, important clues, and study the evidence to develop your on conclusions about the disappearance of this ship."--Publisher's website.

Describes the Air Force base called Area 51 where the Air Force conducts secret tests that some people claim involve unidentified flying objects and aliens.

"Offers a chronological look at U.S. presidential elections utilizing an info graphic approach"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to the Native Americans of the Northeast, examining their cultures and describing their lives in the twenty-first century.