Amelie Von Zumbusch

This informative book invites readers to meet Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Children will discover details about her career, her contributions to her husband's presidential campaign, and her new life as First Lady.

Featuring the most current scholarship, this book examines the lives and achievements of some of the most influential men and women in New York's early history. It addresses key figures of the era, including Sybil Ludington, Red Jacket, and Asser Levy. Biographical information is placed within the context New York history. Primary and secondary sources provide readers the tools to gain a better understanding of these leaders' lives.

Reflecting the latest scholarship, this book looks at the different groups of Native Americans who lived on the land that would one day become New York State. Primary source documents, paintings, and artifacts guide readers in exploring the current understanding of the ways in which the Algonquian-speaking peoples and the Iroquois lived before the arrival of the first Europeans. This book examines the effect that contact between the Native American and European cultures had on the people themselves and the development of the colony and state.

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York's history.

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York's history.

This biography will satisfy young readers' curiosities about the life of America's 44th president. They'll read about Barack Obama's personal milestones and outstanding achievements, from his childhood to his historic election as the first African-American President of the United States.

From who fired the first shot to the Minutemens' heroic defense of freedom, this book explores the mythic tale of the first battle of the American Revolution.

One of America's biggest mysteries is who designed the American flag. Readers will discover why Betsy Ross may not have created the country's most important symbol.

Readers will get a close look at the powerful lion through exciting and informative text enhanced by bold photography.

Full-page color photos and simple text will captivate readers as they focus on the habitats, behaviors, and physical adaptations of the giraffe.

Full-page color photos and simple bilingual English/Spanish text will captivate English language learners as they focus on the habitats, behaviors, and physical adaptations of the lion.