Books in Carolrhoda on my own books series

Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812.

Briefly recounts the life of the black minister who devoted his life to civil rights and discusses the national holiday in his name: Martin Luther King Day celebrated on the third Monday of every January.

Presents the history of merry-go-rounds which had their beginning in Arabia more than nine hundred years ago.

A study of animals that move from one place to another focuses on the migration habits of seven different types of animals

Explains the origins of Valentine's Day and describes the traditions with which this special day is celebrated.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the noted photjournalist who served as a foreign correspondent for "Life" magazine during World War II and the Korean War

A nonsence poem pokes fun at the way many English words contain totally unrelated smaller words

A clever giant saves the town of Barletta from an advancing army

When the Des Moines River valley floods in the summer of 1881, the bridge over Honey Creek collapses and Kate Shelley courageously rescues two locomotive crewmen from the creek's swirling waters

A fox settles a dispute between a farmer and a traveler, learns an embarrassing lesson from a peacock, and saves an innocent man from a tiger

Examines the ways people celebrate Christmas in Mexico, Iran, China, Sweden, Spain, and Norway, and describes Christmas songs, foods, games, and crafts

Describes Christmas traditions in Mexico, Iran, China, Sweden, Iraq, Spain, and Norway.