Wil Mara

An introduction to the life of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States after leading the American military in the Revolutionary War against England.

A simple introduction to the life of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.

An introduction to the life of President Abraham Lincoln, who was the sixteenth president of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves..

When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.

Delivers facts about the apatosaurus and how it lived.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sound engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--

A short biography of the Jewish girl whose diary bacame famous.

Explains the events and apparatus of gymnastics and includes tips on good sportsmanship and nutrition.

An introduction to the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.