Deborah Kent

Discusses the geography, history, people, government, economy, and recreation of Washington, D.C.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this very small but very diverse state.

"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"--

"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.

Examines the Vietnam War, including the causes of the conflict, the United States' entry into the war, the life of soldiers on both sides, the home front, and the end of the long war.

"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"--

A biography of an enslaved African woman who became the first African-American poet to be published.

Provides a brief introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, her accomplishments, and her impact on history.