Jean F Blashfield

Relates the history of the Colony of South Carolina from the early Native Americans to the first settlers in 1526 to statehood in 1788.

Relates the history of the Colony of Delaware from its founding by David Pietersen de Vries in 1631 to its statehood in 1787.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture of Ireland.

Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.

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

Despite its small size, Panama has played a big role in history. Located at the junction of Central America and South America, its famous canal offers the fastest passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Readers will learn how Panama was first settled, how it came to be the site of one of the world's most important canals, and what life is like there today.

Each volume presents brief accounts of five women and their inventions, including Sybilla Masters, Madam C. J. Walker, Mary Anderson, and Nancy Perkins.