Presents the early life of the slave who became an abolitionist, journalist, and statesman.

Recounts the life of Pecos Bill from the time he was raised with coyotes, to his completely changing and improving the art of cowpunching, to his final disappearance and the possible reasons for it.

After his stepfather becomes an abolitionist, ten-year-old Joseph struggles with his own thoughts about slavery as he sees its divisive power in his small Kentucky town.

A young boy must look after his sick mother and sister while his father and brother fight in World War I.

In the early years of the Revolutionary War, eleven-year-old Thomas and his family escape a bloody massacre at Wyoming Valley and endure innumerable hardships as they try to make their way to Philadelphia.

In the early days of the Civil War, Joseph must decide whether to defend his stepfather's abolitionist and pro-Union beliefs or side with the slave owners and Southern rights supporters in his home town of Branson Mills, Kentucky.

Told there is no Santa by his older sister, an eight-year-old boy consults his grandma who challenges him to become one of Santa's helpers.

Describes the life and achievements of George Washington, including his childhood in Virginia, his service in the army, and his election as the first president of the United States.

When he realizes that little Vincent's father can't afford to pay for circus tickets, Danny must decide whether to share his tickets or to use them himself.