Deborah Kent

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of New Jersey, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of New Hampshire.

Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Oregon.

Provides a brief introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, her accomplishments, and her impact on history.

They were two days that changed the world. The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention was the first of its kind to address the topic of women's rights. Featuring excerpts from primary sources, images, and sidebars, this informative volume describes the low status held by nineteenth-century women, and how a handful of key players sought to achieve equal rights during this convention that spawned a greater movement.

"Follows the everyday lives of several blind school children, describing how they use Braille to read, how they use their other senses to navigate their environment, what they do for fun, and how being blind does not stop them from pursuing their dreams"--

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her works published, Phillis Wheatley. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special...

Examines the Vietnam War, including the causes of the conflict, the United States' entry into the war, the life of soldiers on both sides, the home front, and the end of the long war.

The world is quieter if you are deaf. What is that like? How do people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate? How do videophones work? Readers learn all about sign language, hearing aids, and the latest technology that helps people, who are deaf interact with the people in their lives.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Wyoming.