Milton Meltzer

Pictures and text present the Jewish experience in America from the colonial period to the present.

A biography of the third president who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the American author known for his collection of powerful novels about the lives of working people struggling to survive in the early 1900s, and especially for "The Grapes of Wrath."

Highlights some weapons of war explaining how and why they were developed, various responses people have had to them, and the impact they have had upon society.

In his own words, Meltzer shares many of his personal and professional inspirations, challenges, and successes, taking the reader on a journey from his days in school to his work with the Works Progress.

Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of the Spaniards on the Indians, and the ultimate cultural influence of the Native Americans on their white conquerors.