New Releases by Frances E. Ruffin

Explains how to make a profit at a small business venture, such as a bake sale, focusing on how to determine the unit cost of an item in order that a profit can be made.

The life of the famous abolitionist.

Describes the founding and history of Jamestown, the first lasting English settlement in North America, discusses the contributions of the Powhatan Indians to the success of Jamestown, and looks at the excavation and reconstruction of the settlement.

This book is an introduction to St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest permanent settlement by Europeans in the United States.

Presents an introduction to the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, in simple text with illustrations, explaining its history, design, and how it was constructed.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

Describes the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln that led to the building of a memorial in his honor in Washington, D.C., how the memorial was built, and the memorial itself.

Explains the historical importance of Ellis Island, describes the efforts to rebuild the buildings there in order to open a museum, and details the things visitors will find there today.

Provides an in-depth and comprehensive portrait of the state of Mississippi, including its history, people, land, economy, and government.

A short biography of the author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall," which won the Newbery Medal in 1986.

A short biography of the author of the Anastasia Krupnik books and other works, including two Newbery Medal winners.

A short biography of the author of "The Cat Ate my Gymsuit," the Amber Brown books, and other works.

As a boy, Sid Fleischman lived for magic. He visited a sideshow in 5th grade that changed his life. From that moment on, he was consumed with the world of magic. He published his first book, Between Cocktails, when he was 19. It was a book about magic tricks. Kids will learn how this was a turning point for Sid Fleischman; how this book made him think about writing. They will find out how his life as a magician, and his many other experiences, helped him write such popular books as the McBroom series and Newbery Award-winning book, The Whipping Boy.

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Fact-based biography of an American heroine of the Old West.

Presents the life of Sojourner Truth, born a slave and later freed, who became a powerful voice in the fight for equal rights for African Americans and women.

Describes the life and legend of Sally Hemings, a slave belonging to Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Describes the life and legend of Molly Pitcher, a war heroine known for carrying pitchers of water to soldiers in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

All Aboard Reading! On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.

This All Aboard Reading* book captures the spirit of a landmark day in American history: August 28, 1963, the day Martin Luther King, Jr., made his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. Photos & illustrations.