North Carolina

By Ann Gaines

Hawaii

By Ann Gaines

"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Hawaii"--Provided by publisher.

North Carolina

By Ann Gaines

Kentucky

By Gerry Boehme, William McGeveran, Ann Gaines

Mississippi

By Ann Gaines

Mississippi

By Ann Gaines

The Panama Canal in American history

By Ann Gaines

Examines the planning, building, and maintenance of the Panama Canal and its current status.

Jim Bowie

By Ann Gaines

Traces the life of the frontier settler and Texas defender who died in the attack on the Alamo, including information on his early days and his effect on American frontier culture.

Alexander von Humboldt, colossus of exploration

By Ann Gaines

Examines the life and times of the German scientist and geographer who helped found modern geography and pioneered in plant geography and climatology.

Entertainment & performing arts

By Ann Gaines

Chronicles the lives of Mary Pickford, Lucille Ball, Katherine Hepburn, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, and Jodie Foster.