Provides examples, models, and advice for writing letters to friends, relatives, and businesses, or for preparing school reports.

A biography of the thirty-third president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.

Describes the life of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean and who conceived the idea of a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific.

Alphabetically arranged entries describe and retell key myths about twenty heroes and other important mortals from Greek mythology, from Achilles to Theseus.

"This book details major events of World War I, as well as the war's cultural impact."--

"Learn all about tornadoes, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--

"Learn about the history of alternative energy and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--

"This book details major events of the U.S. Civil War, as well as the war's cultural impact"--

"Every battle has two sides, and the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the Japanese. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event." --

Tells the life story of Juan Ponce de León, describing the explorer's discovery of Florida and his role in the founding of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.