Best Selling Books by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

Recounts the origins of peddlers in the American colonies and on the frontier, describes the travelling conditions they endured and the goods and services they provided, and profiles noteworthy Americans who started out as peddlers

Describes Spain''s efforts during the sixteenth century to colonize and spread Christianity, resulting in the founding of twenty-two missions which still stand today between San Diego and San Francisco

In occupied Holland in 1944, thirteen-year-old Pieter becomes increasingly involved in the work of the Dutch Resistance even though he knows the risk of being discovered by the Nazi informer who lives in his village.

Describes the 1849 California Gold Rush and life for the miners during and after the gold rush.

A biography of the pioneering photographer, who is known for his unique portrayal of the Civil War, as well as for portraits of such personalities as Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and others.

A biography of the commanding general of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II who became the thirty-fourth President of the United States.

The story of Dorothy Hamill and her training to be a championship ice skater.

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, from his birth in Kentucky through his election as the sixteenth president of the United States on November 6, 1860.

Twelve-year-old Wendy''s ambition to become Barrel Horse Race Champion conflicts with her mother''s desire that she model her life after a globe-trotting aunt.

A biography of the black woman who campaigned for civil rights and founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

A glimpse of Abraham Lincoln--who at a young age had to overcome hardship and loss to learn to read and write--reveals the achievements of a boy who grew up to become an American president known for his brilliance, wit, and humanity.

Seven short stories about girls competing in tennis, figure skating, skiing, basketball, rodeo competition, and diving reveal their courage, dedication, and special problems