Deborah Kent

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Begins with the story of Beanca, a girl who was born deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, and then goes on to explain the history of ASL"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Chronicles the life and career of the suffragist hero, covering her youth, women's rights advocacy, and relationships with contemporaries.

"Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory"--Provided by publisher.

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...

An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Utah.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of New Jersey, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.