Breezy biography by award-winning author gives insights into Franklin's intriguing life and personality.

Consumable. All Timeline Figures, come on pre-gummed heavy card stock. Just cut them out, color and stick them inThe Timeline Book or on a timeline of your own making.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Civil War to the late 20th century. Written by the former Librarian of Congress. NEW full-color edition, completed revised for readability. Now includes timelines, maps and more than twice the illustrations.

A diverse collection of great American speeches and patriotic and folk songs . . . from the Revolutionary War to the present.

A highly readable account of the quintessentially American adventure of discovery and hardship as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led their men on an exploration of "the interior parts of North America."

Profusely illustrated introduction to a broad range of North American Indian peoples.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Pilgrims to the mid-1800s.

A fictional account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage.

Explains the basic principles behind Edison's discoveries as well as his joys, tragedies, and amazing successes.

Theodore learns that heroism requires more--and less--than he imagined in this story set during the deadly flu epidemic at the end of World War I.

A delightful account of the exploits, the family life, and the character of the two bike builders who are generally credited with having been the first to engage in powered flight.

Fascinating biography of Harriet Tubman, a black woman who risked her life helping other slaves reach freedom on the Underground Railroad.

When the bank forecloses on her family's home during the Great Depression, 11-year-old Margo Bandini writes to Eleanor Roosevelt for help.