Sabrina Crewe

"Even the cleanest house is a habitat for micromonsters! But don't worry--most are harmless. This revealing volume takes readers on a meet-and-greet tour of the tiniest organisms that live in people's homes."--

An introduction to maps, globes, and how to use them.

Tells the story of the crash, looking at its background and causes. It shows how the United States entered the Great Depression, a time of unemployment and homelessness, and explains how government programs and policies changed in response to the crash and the difficult years that followed.

Tells the story of Fort Sumter and the U.S. soldiers that defended it. Looks at the divide between Northern and Southern states that led to the event and explains how differences in culture and politics led to the long and bloody Civil War. Also covers the development of the Civil War after the attack on Fort Sumter and shows how ending slavery became the focus of the long and terrible conflict.

Describes the habitat, food, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Describes the habitat, eating habits, and life cycle of the sockeye salmon.

Tells the story of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, looking at the event's background and also at the civil rights movement of the 1960s as a whole. Introduces the leading figures of that movement and details the planning and events of the great day. Also explains the changes that have come about in U.S. society as a result of African Americans' struggle for equality.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, and habitat of a corn snake.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, and habitat of the world's largest animals, whales.