Explores the history of the colony, later the independent nation of Liberia, which was established on the west coast of Africa in 1822 as a haven for free African Americans.

"Deaf author Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting Own Voices story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism answers the call to dig deep, examine core beliefs, and question what is considered normal. Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an...

At the end of a winter-long journey into manhood, Little Hawk returns to find his village decimated by a white man's plague and soon, despite a fresh start, Little Hawk dies violently but his spirit remains trapped, seeing how his world changes.

"Explains Chumash history and highlights Chumash life in modern society"--

"Engaging images accompany information about death adders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Introduces the Seminole people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.

"Over a hundred years before the pilgrims, the very first English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island. But without warning, these colonists abandoned their new home and disappeared without a trace. What happened to the colonists? To figure it out, we'll need to investigate how these missing settlers got to Roanoke in the first place, and what the people already living there thought about these strange foreigners. It's a case filled with brutal battles,...

Describes the formation, geography, ecology, and inhabitants of the isolated Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including Chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution"--