Virginia Schomp

Describes the first World War through the letters of the people who fought it, including doughboys, sailors, flying aces, and nurses.

Describes, through excerpts from diaries, speeches, newspaper articles, and other documents of the time, the Vietnam War and related events that occurred in the United States during the 1960's, including the women's movement, the struggle for civil rights, and the generation gap. Includes review questions.

Describes the Revolutionary War through the letters of the people who fought it, including both British and Americans, Loyalists and Patriots, women, and Native Americans.

"A retelling of several major ancient Mesopotamian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of Ceratosaurus and other horned meat-eaters"--Provided by publisher.

A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians.

"A retelling of several ancient African myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of various peoples of Africa"--Provided by publisher.

"A retelling of several key early Scandinavian myths, with backround information describing the history, geography, belief system, and customs of the Norse World"--Provided by publisher.

Brer Rabbit steals peanuts, or goobers, from the garden patch Brer Fox has sweated over then tricks Brer Bear into taking the blame.