Deborah Kent

"Follows the everyday lives of several Deaf school children, describing what they do in school, how they communicate with both hearing and Deaf relatives and friends, what they do for fun, and what being part of the Deaf community means to them"--Provided by publisher.

"Begins with the story of Beanca, a girl who was born deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, and then goes on to explain the history of ASL"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a detailed history of the planning and construction of the national monument honoring Abraham Lincoln.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Virginia, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Provides a brief introduction to Helen Keller, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Provides a brief introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, her accomplishments, and her impact on history.

They were two days that changed the world. The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention was the first of its kind to address the topic of women's rights. Featuring excerpts from primary sources, images, and sidebars, this informative volume describes the low status held by nineteenth-century women, and how a handful of key players sought to achieve equal rights during this convention that spawned a greater movement.