Gaines, Alison

A biography of General Robert E. Lee that details his life before the Civil War, thoughts he communicated during it, and his nineteenth-century Virginian background. Discusses the controversies surrounding him and the issues that still cause concerns today such as racism, state's rights, and Confederate flags and monuments.

This book explores the life and times of Mary Edwards Walker, one of America's fascinating historical figures and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.

Providing explanations of the damage done by invasive species and solutions to their spread, readers discover the delicate nature of the habitats they live in.