This book explains how the unidentified soldiers came to rest at Arlington and how their fellow soldiers began keeping watch over them.

This story is told by an unnamed veteran. Through his eyes, readers feel the powerful emotions of the visit—from seeing the monuments up close to receiving heartfelt messages from friends and schoolchildren. The journey ends with a warm “welcome home,” something some veterans never got when they first returned from war.

Ace and Gunner race from one display to the next, reading every sign they can find. Each stop teaches them something new about history and about the brave things U.S. troops have done.

Do you know how the Teddy bear got its name? It all began when President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt went on a bear‑hunting trip in Mississippi. His friends wanted the very best guide for the president, so they chose Holt Collier. Holt had been born into slavery and had grown up to become the most skilled bear hunter in the South. He promised he would find a bear for the president—even if he had to “lasso one and tie it to a tree.”

Though united today, America has not always stood together. This hi-lo title looks at the war that...

The true story of the United States’ Indigenous beginnings.

American schoolchildren have long been...

On a dark, snowy night, the Magic Tree House sends Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is getting ready to lead his soldiers in a secret attack. But the terrible weather is making him wonder if the plan will work.

This book explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring...