Deborah Kent

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this very small but very diverse state.

"Follows the everyday lives of several Deaf school children, describing what they do in school, how they communicate with both hearing and Deaf relatives and friends, what they do for fun, and what being part of the Deaf community means to them"--

"Discusses the history of Braille and how the blind community uses it in everyday life"--

Provides a brief introduction to Juliette Gordon Low, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

"Follows the everyday lives of several blind school children, describing how they use Braille to read, how they use their other senses to navigate their environment, what they do for fun, and how being blind does not stop them from pursuing their dreams"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, her accomplishments, and her impact on history.

Every time women vote, they should thank Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton's unyielding efforts to attain the vote for American women finally paid off in 1920, after her death, with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Enhanced by primary sources, images, and sidebars, this inspiring biography proves that with enough passion and commitment, change can occur.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her works published, Phillis Wheatley. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special...

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Hawaii, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.