Andrew Santella

Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers.

"Well-researched…[Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process." - Wall Street Journal A fun and erudite celebration of procrastination An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history's greatest delayers,...

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of Illinois.

Describes the Hopi way of life, including their villages, families, farms, and reaction to the white settlers.

Recounts events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, discusses what is known of the terrorists, and relates how America has responded to the tragedy.

Describes the Aztec way of life, including their religion, society, capital city, and government.

An introduction to the estate of George Washington called Mount Vernon, where it is located, and its importance in history.

Relates how the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, known as "The Shrine of Democracy," was conceived, designed, and created.

Introduction to the origins, motivations, and accomplishments behind the NAACP. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index. Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Timeline of key events...