Robert Squier

Presents the life of the man who escaped slavery in Maryland to become a speaker and writer for abolition and the rights of African Americans and women, focusing on his childhood and youth as a slave.

"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe...

Examines the life and times of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who developed the system of raised dots by which blind people read and write.

Describes the origins and abilities of Athena, the Greek goddess of war, crafts, and wisdom. Retells stories about her adventures, and describes her role in Greek mythology. Includes a list of Roman gods and further resources.

Peg Leg Joe travels from plantation to plantation singing the Drinking Gourd song that will guide slaves to freedom in the North.

Profiles the character of Hades in Greek mythology, exploring stories of how Hades came to be god of the underworld, his servants, how he got his wife Persephone, and stories of Greek heroes who had dealings with the underworld.

Investigates what is known and what paleontologists speculated about Triceratops dinosaurs, discussing things like how they were probably plant eaters, what they used their horns for, and how they raised their young.

"Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, often boasts about her own beauty. When Jupiter finds out that Cassiopeia thinks she's more beautiful than the sea nymphs, he's furious. Will Cassiopeia's words cause her kingdom to fall?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Spinosaurus was a truly unique dinosaur. But it has certainly left behind plenty of questions for scientists to answer! Students will enjoy developing their own conclusions about the life and times of this spiny lizard. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale"--Publisher description....

Describes the origins and abilities of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, healing, music, and poetry. Retells stories about his adventures, and describes his role in Greek mythology. Includes a list of Roman gods and further resources.