"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Michigan"--Provided by publisher.

Veteran's Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to celebrate.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Minnesota as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Describes a garbage truck used to dump garbage in a landfill as well as a truck that carries garbage that can be recycled.

Recounts in graphic novel format how Allen Jay, a young Quaker boy living in Ohio during the 1840s, helped a fleeing slave escape his master and make it to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Discusses the fight for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted all women the right to vote when it was ratified in 1920.

In 1861, eleven-year-old Bronco Charlie has already been a sailor and a cowboy, but his biggest challenge comes when he gets the chance to ride for the Pony Express.

Describes how Mattie Knight developed her first invention, a stop-motion device to make looms safer for workers.

Describes the early life and political career of the man who served as president in the years just before the Civil War.