Describes the Battle of Gettysburg, its aftermath, and the military park that now exists on the battlefield.

"A biography for teens on Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Her long reign was filled with drama, death, intrigue, and passion, and took place during a time of great transformation, an era that bears the imprint of her personality and values as well as that of her name--the Victorian period."--Provided by publisher.

"Noah Webster may be best remembered the enormous and ambitious task of writing his famous dictionary, but for him, this accomplishment was a means to an end. His true goal was to streamline the language spoken in our newly formed country so that it could be used as a force to bring people together and be a source of national pride. Though people laughed at his ideas, Webster never doubted himself. In the end, his so-called foolish notions achieved...

Explores the tumultuous lives, marriage, and work of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck.

Reviews the history of the immigration center where more than twelve million immigrants became new Americans over a sixty-year period.

Presents a history of George Washington's home, as it was when he lived there to its current status as a historic site.

Explores the history of the colony, later the independent nation of Liberia, which was established on the west coast of Africa in 1822 as a haven for free African Americans.