Laura L Sullivan

The daughter of a Native American chief, Pocahontas grew up during a time of incredible change in North America. This is her story, from her birth to her encounters with colonists, and finally her untimely death at the age of twenty-one. It captures her greatest achievements and surveys her role in the Powhatan tribe and later as a visitor in England. Told in simple, engaging words and accompanied by vibrant pictures, this is a story that your readers...

This globe-trekking guide allows young readers to explore this fascinating and often overlooked European country. Best known to many for the region of Transylvania, Romania is a cultural crossroads for Eastern, Central, and Southeastern Europe. Through quick and engaging chapters, kids will discover the unique aspects of Romanian life, including the language, geography, music, festivals, and food. Colorful photographs, cool sidebars, and fun facts...

Today, girls and women seeking a strong role model can find one in an icon more than two thousand years old. She is the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. Born fully formed from the head of Zeus, Athena defied gender roles of the time by being the goddess of strategic war, intelligence, and household crafts. Today, she is a symbol of enduring persistence, determination, and resourcefulness. Through easily accessible text, vibrant images, and fun sidebars...

The poison dart frog is a colorful creature with a colorful history. Readers learn the ways man has used this amphibian, which is one of the most toxic creatures on earth, for good and for evil. They will also discover its lifecycle, where it lives, how it creates its poison, what it eats, and what eats it.

An estuary is the place where rivers and oceans meet, creating a fascinating landscape and a wonderful diversity of plant and animal life. Readers spend a day in this transitional area, and see why its environment is one of the most important on earth.

It's hard to believe but some people keep aggressive and dangerous deathstalker scorpions as pets. Readers learn where this arachnid lives, what it likes to eat, the power of its venom, what medical science has done with this venom to treat patients, and why it lives up to its terrifying name.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States. Making and delivering such a large present required special planning and execution. Readers will discover how this iconic structure was built, presented, taken apart, shipped, and then reassembled by mostly immigrant workers who had come to the United States to experience what the statue represented.

Working during World War I was full of danger and difficulty. Life as an ambulance driver was especially challenging. Readers learn what it was like to drive ambulances during the war, what challenges were faced, and how these men and women helped save many lives on the battlefield.

Meg and her siblings have been sent to the English countryside for the summer to stay with elderly relatives. The children are looking forward to exploring the ancient mansion and perhaps discovering a musty old attic or two filled with treasure, but never in their wildest dreams did they expect to find themselves in the middle of a fairy war. When Rowan pledges to fight for the beautiful fairy queen, Meg is desperate to save her brother. But, the...

Introduce your young globe travelers to the largest island nation in the Caribbean. Weathering colonization by Spanish explorers and a communist revolution, Cuba has maintained a rich and vibrant culture. Short, engaging chapters cover a variety of topics, including Cuba's current government, economy, arts, religion, language, and even the delicious foods. Accompanied by attractive photographs, easy-to-read text, and engrossing sidebars and fact boxes,...