For the first nineteen months of her life, Helen Keller is a normal child who laughs and plays and explores her surroundings. But a high fever robs Helen of her sight and hearing, leaving her alone in a dark, silent world. Until the day Anne Sullivan comes into her life, Helen's only means of communication are crude signs and gestures.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maine, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Shows through words and pictures the many uses of soybeans.

"From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special"--Publisher's website.

Details the geography, government, history, and culture of Washington state.

"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of New Jersey."--Provided by publisher.

"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of the state of South Carolina from its beginnings as an English colony until its admittance into the United States in 1788.

Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd. On board pages.

Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Iowa.