juvenile literature

An autobiographical account of a frontier family's struggles in a backwoods environment a century ago.

Discusses the immigration policies and patterns of the United States, emphasizing case histories of people from various countries and walks of life who have come to this country seeking a better quality of life.

Explores available clues and evidence that the Vikings were the first discoverers of America.

A long-time White House employee recalls his many years spent serving the residents of the historical mansion.

Presents excerpts from the diaries, letters, and journals of American women which provide glimpses of United States history and social conditions from 1600 to 1900.

Relates the experiences of two teenage boys who decide to escape from Castro's Cuba by stowing away in the landing gear of an airplane.

Discusses Caribbean history and politics, emphasizing the struggle between western-style democratic values and Marxist-Leninist doctrine and the role of the United States in the Caribbean.