Betsy Maestro

Describes the life cycle of an apple from its initial appearance as a spring bud until it becomes a fully ripe fruit

From small acts of rebellion through major battles of the Revolutionary War, this guide provides readers with an in-depth review of the events that led to the colonies gaining their freedom from the British in order to become the free nation that it is today

Discusses the relations between the European colonists and the Native Americans, the disputes between settlers from France, England, and Spain, and the role these conflicts played in the history of North America

Describes the varieties, habitats, behavior, and physical characteristics of snakes

Discusses both hypothetical and historical voyages of discovery to America by Saint Brendan of Ireland, the Vikings, and such later European navigators as Columbus, Cabot, and Magellan

A history of money, beginning with the barter system in ancient times, to the first use of coins and paper money, to the development of modern monetary systems

Discusses historical voyages of discovery to America by the Spanish, the Portuguese, the French, and the Dutch explorers