IN THIS GROUNDBREAKING WORK, covering thousands of years of history and spanning the globe, Linda Grant De Pauw explores the varied roles women have played in war.

Describes the daily lives, social roles, and contributions of women living during the Revolutionary period. "An outstanding contribution to both American history and Bicentennial collections. One of the best books of the year.

When Peggy McAllister learns about the Rattletop Award for "excellence in eighth grade social studies," she is determined to win it with a research paper on a Great American Hero.

Discusses women at sea throughout history in both feminine and masculine roles, including those of pirate, warrior, whaler, trader, and the greatly expanding roles of recent times.

When his first grade teacher gave the class their weekend homework assignment, Benny was a little worried, so he decided to ask his big sister for some help.

In 1963 after her father dies, Elizabeth finds her world changing and expanding as she does volunteer work in Dominica and enters public rather than private high school.

Discusses the circumstances of New Jersey women in Revolutionary times, particularly the extent to which their lives were affected by the men's enlistment in the army and the presence of British troops.

Some of the stories depict heroic acts, but some show wrongdoings as well. They all indicate the importance and necessity of the roles women played and the tasks they undertook during the Revolution. (Author/ND).

Japanese automobiles dominate the Southeast Asian car market and, although European automobile policies have for a long time been highly discriminatory towards Japanese imports, their production methods have been quickly implemented by ...

Volumes 12 and 13 of this highly acclaimed documentary edition cover the first Congress's second session, from January to August 1790.