Steven Kroll
8) Barbarians!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Kroll introduces four notable groups referred to by their enemies as barbarians: the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols. In each case, he looks at the lives of common people within the group, their religious beliefs, their leaders, their history, and the results of their attacks on other civilizations"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British, who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore was completed.
11) Pony express!
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the eighteen month history, officially beginning April 3, 1860, of the mail delivery between Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California, known as the Pony Express.
18) Oh, Tucker!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Even though Tucker causes chaos as he bounds through the house, knocking things over, his owners find it difficult to scold him because he is such a nice dog.