They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.

This easy-to-read chapter book series brings American history to life Clever questions act as...

Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy...

The story of the birth of our nation, complete with soldiers, spies, salmon sandwiches, and real...

That Congressman, Preston Brooks, was ready to attack Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts over...

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his...

What happened when a former slave took beat-up old instruments and gave them to a bunch of orphans...

The true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the...

Sarah Rector was once famously hailed as “the richest black girl in America.” Set against the...

William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was...

An introduction to the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt told in words and pictures. Eleanor was a...

A biography of Susan B. Anthony who worked with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the struggle to win women...