Synopsis: A very well-illustrated history and guide to the battle and battlefield of an important Civil War battle, especially useful when visiting the National Park battle site in Virginia. Published for the National Parks Civil War Series educational guides.

Synopsis: A very well-illustrated history of Civil War battles, especially useful when visiting the National Park battle sites. Published for the National Parks Civil War Series educational guides.

Synopsis: "In a conflict that was the largest in the history of the Western Hemisphere, the Civil War brought unprecedented suffering in every form. The common soldier, the Johnny Rebs and Billy Yanks demonstrated for all time how to endure, to fight, to suffer, to die, to remember and to forgive. In the fire and ashes of a great civil war, the strength of the common soldier stood supreme. Because of that, and because of them, America still thrives."-…

Synopsis: "The War between the States" is the term used for the American Civil War (1861-1865)throughout much of the South even today. Many on both sides – not just the South – felt that they were serving their states as much, if not more, than their central governments. Many of the states agreed; the state governments raising their own units, commissioning their officers, and supplying their men. Indeed, many of the units that fought the Civil War were…

Synopsis: Starvation, hypothermia, and the loss of all hope-- at Valley Forge, George Washington and his troops faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In overcoming them, they became legends.In this comprehensive volume, Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman applies his renowned storytelling skills to examine a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War-- one in which the nation's future leader would be greatly tested. Camped twenty miles outside…

Synopsis: The marriage between John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Abigail, well known for speaking out on women's rights, is one of the most famous partnerships in American history. Includes a chronology, bibliography, and index.

Synopsis: Illustrated textbook on the Sunshine State's history, complete with questions after each chapter.

Synopsis: When her father loses his job and plunges her family into a financial crisis, eleven-year-old Lindsey enlists the help of her faithful friends in several moneymaking schemes so she can afford the costume for their upcoming ballet recital.

Synopsis: Hoping to impress an older ballet student and gain the attention of her busy parents, eleven-year-old Emma lies about her ability to dance on pointe.

Synopsis: When ten-year-old Lindsey worries that she may have to go to live with an aunt in Boston and leave her widowed father alone, her friends from school and ballet class support her in various ways.

Synopsis: "Stonewall" Jackson's troops pose a threat to Washington, D.C.

Synopsis: Examines the causes and origins of the American Civil War

Synopsis: The story of the building of railroads in the old West and of their effect on frontier life.

Synopsis: The world of cowboys and the important role many played in the development of the old West are described and lavishly pictured in this volume in Time-Life's Old West series.

Synopsis: Amy Candler is trying to keep her special talents a secret, but when that means missing out on the trip of a lifetime, even Amy can't resist. Amy can't believe she is in New York, exploring the city and staying in a plush hotel, but before she knows it, Amy is headed straight for danger.

Synopsis: When twelve-year-old Amy becomes ill and loses her powers, she suspects that it's connected to the new teen club that has opened near her school.

Synopsis: A new kid has started in the ninth grade at Amy's school. He's super-intelligent and he's only eight years old. The whole school is talking about him, and Amy's boyfriend, Eric has been assigned as the prodigy's 'big brother' in school. Amy is fascinated - she, Eric and her best friend, Tasha, should get to know this kid pretty well - maybe they could all be friends. But Adrian is rude and grouchy and very patronising. Only the best will do for…

Synopsis: The mountains look peaceful. The kids and the leaders seem friendly. The only challenge supposedly comes from within yourself. Wilderness Adventure - it'll change your life forever. . . . Amy arrives at Wilderness Adventure all pumped up for a week of extreme sports. Her superior strength gives her an edge over the others. But she's ready to rock-climb, mountain-bike, and hang-glide without apologies. Only Eric and Tasha know why things are so…

Synopsis: Amy Candler never bothered with the popular clique at school. Now she wants to join their ranks. It doesn't make any sense to her friends--especially when a wave of panic is sweeping through the school hallways and friends need to stick together. Students are disappearing. Eric is being stalked. Mr. Devon mysteriously returns, whispering about dark secrets. Everyone at Parkside Middle School is on edge, and even with her extraordinary skills,…