Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that...

Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

Recounts the story of the Wampanoag Indian leader who led an uprising against the New England colonists in the seventeenth century.

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes howthe Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Pawnee Indians. Also discusses their present-day status.

Discusses the geography, history, government, people, and culture of this triangular east African country.