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An introduction to the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sergeant William H.

Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, and discusses his encounters with prejudice.

The author introduces the concept of race as only one component in an individual's or nation's "story.

Explores the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth--two women who lived very similar lives--and imagines what was said between them during their one and only meeting.

Based on a true story, tells about a young slave girl who is sold away from her mother, then later sold to a Cherokee Indian; but a white man buys her, sets her free, and adopts her into his already large family.

Celebrates United States immigration and the country's diverse immigrant heritage.

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Rashin is an Iranian immigrant girl living in New York, excited by her first trip to Coney Island, and fascinated by the differences in the beach customs between her native Iran and her new home--but she misses the saffron flavored ice cream that she used to eat.

"This picture book biography will outline the . . . history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts.

"In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus take a trip across the United States, where Santa is spotted by a number of children.

During the Great Depression six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mother find a tarpaper shack in the woods and, over the course of a year, turn it into a home.

Explores the story of Sallie, the dog whose life began in a basket and ended as a Civil War hero.

"At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a [Native American] family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing.

"On a school field trip to Washington, D.C., student council member Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen"--Provided by publisher.