Allison Lassieur

"Describes the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as Japanese forces surprised Americans at the U.S. military base, and explains the significance of the attack today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Japanese pilot, a U.S. sailor, and an American nurse"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Louisiana, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Describes how and why earthquakes happen, the damage they can cause, ways they are measured, and some of the most destructive quakes of the past.

Presents the civilization of ancient Rome, discussing aspects of daily life for different social classes and reviewing some of the unique contributions that Romans made to later civilizations.

Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Mongolia.

Describes the Underground Railroad that operated in the United States for runaway slaves, and offers readers a chance to pick sides and make choices.

Describes parts of the Moon, what it is made of, old ideas about it, and missions to the Moon.

Describes various groups within ancient Greek society, including athletes, philosophers, priests and priestesses, poets and playwrights, artists and architects, warriors, and slaves and workers, and includes a time line, a biographical dictionary, and a glossary.

"Describes the fight for survival while being lost at sea"--Provided by publisher. You're in the middle of the ocean. The blazing sun beats down on you mercilessly. Theres water everywhere but you cant drink it. How will you stay alive until help reaches you? Will you: Work to save yourself and others when your small airplane crashes at sea? Battle a fierce storm as a passenger on a chartered sailboat in the Caribbean? Try to survive alone on a small...

An overview of the past and present lives of the Nez Perce tribe including their history, homes, food, clothing, family life, customs, religion, and government.