Akron Public Library

Annoyed that Sister Bear always beats them at baseball and other "boy" type activities, her brother and the other male cubs try to exclude her from their new club.

Examines the life, political career, and achievements of the third president of the United States, including a discussion of his beliefs and their influence on the Declaration of Independence.

Presents the life and career of the orator, lawyer, statesman, and framer of the Bill of Rights.

The Second Amendment to the Constitution, often abbreviated as ?the right to bear arms,? is the subject of fierce national debate. The Third Amendment?the right not to quarter soldiers?has attracted little interest in recent years but was no less important to the citizens of the United States when it was added to the Bill of Rights. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book explores the many issues surrounding these two amendments.

Follows the life of America's sixteenth president, with an emphasis on his personal life and early career as lawyer, lawmaker, and abolitionist.

Discusses the history of censorship, recent developments and controversies, and such related issues as freedom of speech, obscenity, rock music lyrics, libel, and intellectual freedom.

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes scientific discoveries and their applications in ancient Greece.

Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country.

Discusses the geological features, movement, and recent exploration of Earth's closest neighbor.

Describes how the Constitution was written, revised, approved, and enacted. Includes an outline of its articles and amendments.