Judy Alter

Briefly introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, his accomplishments, and his impact on the world as we know it. 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...

Introduces readers to the Native American culture, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Native Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Native Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history,...

Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. 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 sidebars introduce related...

Everyday doctors perform surgeries that were unheard of only a few years ago. They continue to make advances that improve people's lives. Using surgery as an example, this book challenges kids to think about innovation and how anything is possible.

Rock climbing walls, swimming pools, mini golf courses, ice skating rinks are now available on passenger ships. How do they do it? Who comes up with the next new thing? What role does innovation play in the development of the next generation of passenger ships? This 'Innovation in Transportation' book, Passenger Ships, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about passenger ships.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. 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 sidebars introduce related topics....

A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806.

Presents the life and television career of Oprah Winfrey focusing on her childhood, education, and the formation of a production company known as Harpo. Discusses her induction into television's hall of fame, and her receiving of the George Foster Peabody Achievement Award. Also provides information on her motion picture films, the establishment of a school for girls in South Africa and other related charitable work there and in the United States....