Tells the events of the Boston Tea Party, an event organized by the American Colonists, which ultimately led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make.
An introduction to the life of the woman born into slavery who became a well-known abolitionist and crusader for the rights of African Americans in the United States.
Eight-year-old Lettie describes the preparations for her sister's wedding and the day itself, a day of celebration in the slave quarters, where free time for fun is infrequent.