chicago (ill.)

Examines the great Chicago fire which occurred on October 8, 1871 and destroyed several city blocks of the city, and the efforts to rebuild it.

Presents American poet Carl Sandburg's 1916 collection of approximately 150 poems, including his famous works "Chicago" and "Fog.".

When Lily is sent to a fancy boarding school in Chicago, where her new classmates seem to be rich brats, she quickly learns that her roommate, Scout, who is somewhat strange, is part of a group of teenagers who fight demons, vampires, and magic users called Reapers.

An account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, discussing the city before the destructive blaze, and providing details of the investigation into the cause of the fire, the myth of Mrs. O'Leary's cow, and the effects of the disaster on the city and its residents.

Describes the conditions of the Chicago stockyards through the eyes of a young immigrant struggling in America.

In 1927 the Dixons move from rural Georgia to Chicago, where African Americans have more opportunities, and there Lorraine meets a famous movie actress and her little brother Marcus finds that his artistic talents are useful.

Profiles the life and achievements of Michelle Obama, discussing her childhood, family, education, relationship with Barack Obama, and role as First Lady.

Briefly profiles the life of Michelle Obama, discussing her childhood, family, career as a lawyer, and role as the First Lady.

Unable to make friends at her new school, Rosie learns that one of Chicago's baseball teams has lost its top player and disguises herself as a boy to take his place.

Mo Fitzgerald has made her choice, a life in Chicago with Colin, but as she tries to keep her magic and mortal lives separate, her father returns from prison and as the Seraphim regroup, war breaks out in both her worlds.