Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker-his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated...

A climatologist and commentator for Minnesota Public Radio offers a close-up look at the unique weather patterns of Minnesota, furnishing historical details, entertaining facts, scientific analysis, and records as he describes the seasonal weather changes in the state.

Offers a comprehensive overview of World War II, with alphabetically arranged entries highlighting the leading military and political figures, events, weaponry, and battles that defined the conflict and a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the war.

The stories, symbols, heroes, and famous words in this book are important because they help tell us who we are as Americans. They remind us that we're all a part of this wonderful common enterprise called the United States.