Jonas Salk: Microbiologist profiles the life and career of the scientist who discovered the first vaccine for polio, on the 50th anniversary of its success. In the first half of the 20th century, the
In 1933, in his first inaugural address, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared, "... the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." Yet, Roosevelt knew that the fear he spoke of was grounded
Taking a comprehensive, nuanced, and inclusive approach to Christopher Columbus, this illuminating biography with activities for young readers places him in the context of the explorations that came b
A comprehensive biography that details Mickey Mantle's triumphs and setbacks.Growing up in small-town, Depression-era Oklahoma, Mickey Mantle heard the same plea day in and day out from his parents:
Henry Ford for Kids provides an in-depth and refreshingly realistic portrait of the man who “put America on wheels” and, in so doing, helped create a modern America. Detailing Ford’s childhoo
"With a focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points, and accompanied by educational, hands-on activities, The US Congress for Kids helps children understand how the government functio
