Born in a small town in KAnsas, Amela made history when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. At a time when women were expected to marry and stay home to raise children, Amelia refused to follow the rules.

"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, and diet of the African wildcat known as the serval.

"World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor came under fire. Follow along with the true story of the attack that changed the course of the war. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--

"Brothers John and Frank Craighead knew there was a problem when they saw fewer and fewer grizzly bears at Yellowstone National Park. But how did grizzlies-with a population size once as big as 100,000-wind up on the endangered species list? Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story of how the Craighead brothers learned all they could about these beautiful bears in order to save the silvertip. Then, learn more about grizzlies and...

Even though Barack Obama is recognizable to young readers, do they know his life story and all that he's accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between news reports of his presidency and what elementary readers really want to know about the first black president. Pictures on each page and inspirational quotes lead readers effortlessly through the meticulously uncomplicated and age-appropriate language. This highly requested biography is sure to...

"William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals...

"The streets were littered with rats scurrying over dead and dying bodies. Fear spread through the city of London just as fast as the plague, killing almost a quarter of the city's population by the end of 1666. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city in the midst of a deadly epidemic. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--

"No one in Salem was safe. From 1962 through 1963 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--