Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution. Author-illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer takes a unique and lively approach to the story of the American Revolution by weaving the tale around two quite similar leaders-George Washington and King George III-with two very different viewpoints. In contrast to many American history books, George vs. George...

Tells how the author's family left difficult conditions in Poland to make a better life for themselves in America early in the twentieth century.

Uses lighthearted illustrations and excerpts from letters, journals, and newspaper articles to relate the story of the California Gold Rush of 1848.

Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail."