An overview of the past and present of the Creek people. Traces their customs, family life, history, and culture, as well as relations with the U.S. government.
Presents information on the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, and social life and customs of Israel, a holy place to three of the world's major religions.
The history and culture of the proud Virginia Powhatan people is far deeper than the story of Pocahontas. In The Powhatan, readers look inside the life and society of a people who have overcome hardships, disease, and war and who continue to thrive in a modern world. Book jacket.
An introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of North Carolina, including maps, charts, and a recipe.
Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier.
Follows the beginnings of the witchcraft hysteria that led to the Salem witch trials and describes the impact of these trials on the people and community.
A biography of Sam Houston, including his early life with the Cherokee Indians, his political career in Washington, D.C., and his role in the history of Texas.
Traces the life of the well-known figure from the Old West, Kit Carson, from his childhood in Kentucky and Missouri, through his years as a trapper, explorer and soldier, to his death in Colorado in 1868.
Introduces the career of cosmetologist, providing information about educational requirements, duties, the workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.
This series of biographies chronicles the lives of the most significant people of the westward expansion movement of American history. They relate the subjects to the political activity of the time and provide a sense of the era in which they lived, including contemporary lifestyles, beliefs, and customs. Historical photographs, maps, time lines, and illustrations enhance the readers' experience.
Provides an introduction to the career of police detective, focusing on educational requirements, duties, workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.
Introduces the career of animal caretaker, discussing educational requirements, duties, work environment, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.
An overview of the past and present of the Creek people. Traces their customs, family life, history, and culture, as well as relations with the U.S. government.
An introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of Puerto Rico, including maps, charts, and a recipe.
Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier.
Introduces the United States Air Force's Special Operations Wings including their history, development, missions, specific jobs of crew members, and equipment.
Follows the beginnings of the witchcraft hysteria that led to the Salem witch trials and describes the impact of these trials on the people and community.
A biography of Sam Houston, including his early life with the Cherokee Indians, his political career in Washington, D.C., and his role in the history of Texas.
The history and culture of the proud Virginia Powhatan people is far deeper than the story of Pocahontas. In The Powhatan, readers look inside the life and society of a people who have overcome hardships, disease, and war and who continue to thrive in a modern world. Book jacket.
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