Frontier lawyer Abraham Lincoln cures his absent-mindedness by placing letters, court notes, contracts, and his checkbook in his tall black hat.

Arthur's sister D.W. tries to use a reading trick to get Arthur to change Baby Kate's diapers.

Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.

Veggieboy practices flying, lifting, and helping people to hone his superhero skills, and finally Veggieman's training as a superhero is complete, but he is surprised when children want to change his name.

In very clear and accessible language, newly independent readers can learn how the lessons and love of Obama's mother and grandparents shaped him, and how he turned his sadness from his childhood into a positive, driving force of finding a place in the world and in the history books.

"Describes different kinds of trucks and explains what they do"--Provided by publisher.

"How Ted Geisel became Dr. Seuss"--

"Otto the alligator wants to be a hero like Uncle Tooth, so he follows the shady figure who is skulking around the riverboat docked in the harbor.