Lutz, Norma Jean

An illustrated overview of the African-American church, covering its development before and after the Civil War, the effects of the Great Migration and the civil rights movement, the role of music, the church's leaders, and its influence in the late twentieth century. Also includes a chronology and a selected bibliography.

Biography of the young singer who began her career on the 1990's update of the "Micky Mouse Club" television show.

Traces the origins of the Republican Party, discussing key figures, conventions, platforms, and its organization.

Examines the participation of smaller political parties in America's election process from the abolitionist Liberty Party to the campaigns of Reform Party candidates Ross Perot and Jesse Ventura.

A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the abolitionist movement in the nineteenth century.

Text and color photos describe the land, wildlife, history, economy, people, communities, festivals, recreation, and important sights of Nunavut, Canada; also includes a fact list, a map, a chronology, and a list of further resources.

A biography of the well-known naval leader, John Paul Jones, from his birth in Scotland through his participation in the American Revolution to his death in Paris at the age of forty-five.

A biography of the infamous traitor who sold secret military information to the British army during the American Revolution.

A biography of the famous Quaker who founded Pennsylvania and guaranteed religious freedom to all its settlers.

Provides biographical information about colonial preacher, author, and scholar Cotton Mather, discussing his heritage, his religious beliefs, his role in the Salem witch trials, and other aspects of his life.