Ann Heinrichs

Looks at the political and moral issues that caused President Lincoln to issue the 1863 document that freed many slaves, and at the immediate and long-term consequences of his action.

A biography of the seventeenth-century French explorer who was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River, claiming for France not only that river, but also all the land whose waters fed into it.

Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of ladybugs.

Explore the life of a colonial barber and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explore the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this small country in northwestern Europe that is the world's largest producer of tulips and exporter of cheese.

"Provides comprehensive information on the Japanese-American internment in the United States and the differing perspectives accompanying it"--Provided by publisher.