Ann Gaines

This book examines the life and adventures of conquistador Hernando de Soto from his early exploits as a foot soldier to his fame as a brave, wealthy explorer and discusses how the Spanish search for wealth dramatically changed North America.

Take a look inside the life and future presidency of the Joseph Biden, the 46th President of the United States.

Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader César Chávez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Richard M. Nixon, thirty-seventh president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.

A book about the geography, history, government, etc. of North Carolina. Includes directions how to make a flower press, a recipe for fried green tomatoes, and information about Native Americans in North Carolina, with the spotlight on the Cherokee, as well as facts about important people and celebrities from North Carolina.