Brenda Haugen

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Easter.

This book briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Valentine's Day.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Canada.

Discusses the history of Irish immigration to the United States and covers their customs, traditions, and the impact that famous Irish immigrants have had on American culture.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of the one hundredth day of school.

A biography of the American author who, in writing Uncle Tom's cabin, revealed the cruelties of slavery and further split an already divided country.

Profiles the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a politician and scientist.

Crazy Horse was known among the Sioux for his generosity, courage, and fierce determination to preserve his people's lands and way of life. As the concept of manifest Destiny drove pioneers and homesteaderst to flock west, Crazy Horse witnessed countless failed treaties and took part in several bloddy skrimishes between Indians and whites. Although he met a tragic end at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, he left and inspriring legacy.

Known as Little Sure Shot, Annie Oakley entertained both common folk and royalty with her expert marksmanship. At the height of her career, she was one of the most famous women in the United States and perhaps the world. She became an icon of the Wild West and challenged traditional roles of men and women.